Instant View: Fed holds rates steady as expected, calls inflation somewhat elevated - Reuters

Instant View: Fed holds rates steady as expected, calls inflation somewhat elevated  Reuters

‘EU Inc.’ Plan Seeks to Spur Startups to Rival US, China - Bloomberg.com

‘EU Inc.’ Plan Seeks to Spur Startups to Rival US, China  Bloomberg.com

US-backed group buys DR Congo copper-cobalt mine under minerals deal

Acquisition will create first major American-owned mine in the African country in more than a decade

Japan and the US to discuss joint rare earths development

Seeking to curb dependence on China for the sediment that contains rare earths – extremely valuable minerals that can be used in everything from electric vehicles to missiles – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced an upcoming discussion with US President Donald Trump to work out the specifics of their collaboration.

Japan and US to discuss joint rare earths development: PM Takaichi - The Straits Times

Japan and US to discuss joint rare earths development: PM Takaichi  The Straits Times

US Eases Venezuela Oil Sanctions To Allow Trade As Iran War Drives Up Prices

US companies will be allowed to do business with Venezuela's state-owned oil and gas company after the Treasury Department eased sanctions, with some limitations, on Wednesday.

Japan, US to discuss joint rare earths development

UAE central bank launches resilience package amid Iran war; bank stocks jump

The United Arab Emirates central bank (CBUAE) on Tuesday unveiled a package to help bolster banks’ liquidity, marking its most significant policy move since the pandemic, as Gulf economies move to weather the impact of the Iran crisis. UAE banks, whose stocks have seen double-digit losses since the war began last month, jumped on Wednesday […]

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U.S. eyes further easing of Venezuela sanctions to unlock more oil - report

Greek exports to US unchanged despite tariffs - eKathimerini.com

Greek exports to US unchanged despite tariffs  eKathimerini.com

US holds interest rates as Iran war triggers oil shock

The US central bank has voted to hold interest rates steady again, as a spike in oil prices since the start of the US-Israel war with Iran raises economic uncertainty and threatens to drive up inflation.

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State minister for energy affairs meets Japan's economy minister, UK secretary of state for energy security - Qatar Tribune

State minister for energy affairs meets Japan's economy minister, UK secretary of state for energy security  Qatar Tribune

Minister Al-Kaabi holds talks with UK and Japan counterparts on energy security

Qatar’s energy minister reaffirmed the country’s role as a reliable supplier in talks with the UK and Japan, as regional tensions and strikes on Iranian gas facilities raise global energy… (The post Minister Al-Kaabi holds talks with UK and Japan counterparts on energy security is from Doha News | Qatar.)

By Nassima Babassa