It’s becoming more apparent that Western nations are in danger of descending into stagflationary quagmires like Venezuela has become. In America for example, the government’s fiat money enthusiasts are focused on debt-themed mid-term elections… while struggling citizens face stifling inflation that threatens to go out of control. Citizens of Russia, Ukraine, and Iran are trying not to get ruined by …
Continue ReadingJapan could exhaust supplies of a rare earth metal essential to cars, jet engines and semiconductor production within months, prompting Tokyo to seek Washington’s help in persuading China to loosen export restrictions, the Financial Times reports. Japanese officials and trading company executives warned that shortages of yttrium could begin before year-end unless China releases more material or buyers secure alternative …
Continue ReadingSince taking office, Colombia’s far-right president, Abelardo de la Espriella, has moved aggressively to restore ties with Washington after relations frayed under Gustavo Petro. The rapprochement revives a decades-old strategic alliance that made Colombia one of Washington’s closest partners in Latin America. Early last month, the two countries agreed to deepen cooperation on critical minerals, including rare earths, tungsten and …
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