Good Reads
Reminder: This Golden Decade is Only Halfway Through
A profound monetary shift is underway. Across emerging markets and advanced economies alike, governments, central banks, and investors are quietly — and sometimes not so quietly — repositioning around gold. Read on »
A New Rare Earth Crisis is Brewing as Yttrium Shortages Spread
Global supplies of the rare earth element yttrium are running low due to Chinese export restrictions, sparking fears of shortages and surging costs that could hit aerospace, energy and semiconductor production. China, the main source of the element used in speciality alloys found in engines as well as coatings to shield against high temperatures, restricted exports along with six other rare earths in April in retaliation for U.S. tariffs. Read on »
Rising Global Demand Fuels U.S. LNG Export Growth
The world is clamoring for gas and the U.S. is taking heed. Over $50 billion is expected to flow into natural gas infrastructure projects, notably for liquefied natural gas (LNG) output set to bolster exports by 75% in five years, analysts said. Read on »
Community News
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U.S. rig counts remain low as production efficiencies improve Link>>
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Gold Hits Highest Mark Since November On Rate-Cut Hopes Link>>