International Economics

International Economics

O, Canada: Trade Faceoff With US Snarls Automobile, Steel Markets

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The US on Saturday placed 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion worth of Canadian imports including wine and hockey equipment.

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International Economics

‘Crying Wolf’: Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund CEO Issues Dire Warning After Record Profit

The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund reported a record $184.3 billion profit in the first half of 2026 last week.

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Energy

Saudi Nuclear Deal Confusion Threatens Billions in Potential US Manufacturing Sales

Most likely to benefit is Westinghouse, whose AP1000 nuclear reactor, capable of powering small cities, is at the center of the deal.

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International Economics

Pentagon Blacklists Chinese Tech Giants, Setting Up Potential Restrictions

Headlining the list of companies that were added are e-commerce giant Alibaba, search giant Baidu, and BYD, the world’s top EV maker.

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Semiconductors

China Market Fallout Overshadows Nvidia’s Blockbuster Sales Growth

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In a call with analysts Wednesday, CFO Colette Kress confirmed that the company generated zero revenue from H200 sales to China.

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Energy

Energy Crisis Powers Up Big Payday for LNG Exporter Venture Global

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Morgan Stanley analysts on Monday granted the US LNG exporter a rare double upgrade, changing its rating from underweight to overweight.

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International Economics

Why China Is All-In On A ‘Polar Silk Road’

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In a trade war running so hot it’s thawing shipping lanes across the Arctic, China is preparing to deploy a world-class icebreaking vessel.

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