Advertisements



How the Pentagon Countered China"s Designs on Greenland

The Pentagon raised an alarm last year over what its officials deemed a troubling development in this ice-cloaked territory: China was looking to bankroll and build three airports that could give it a military foothold off Canada’s coast......»»

Category: topSource: wsjFeb 11th, 2019

Oil ticks up as rising crude stocks are offset by products demand

Oil prices rose slightly on Friday as concern over an economic slowdown in China, the world's biggest oil consumer, was countered by bullish signals from both the Chinese and U.S. refining sectors......»»

Category: topSource: reutersOct 18th, 2019

Impacted by China tariffs, Wichita decor company wants to manufacture its products in the U.S.

Open Road Brands LLC, which designs and distributes decorative retail items around the world, has asked the City Council for a 100-percent tax abatement on a five-plus-five year basis......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsSep 27th, 2019

Stock futures point to Wall Street gains, eyes on consumer data

U.S. stock markets were set to gain on Friday but still looked on course to end the week in negative territory as the shock of the launch of an impeachment investigation into President Trump was countered by hopes for progress with China on trade......»»

Category: topSource: reutersSep 27th, 2019

Futures point to Wall Street gains, eyes on consumer data

U.S. stock markets were set to gain on Friday but still looked on course to end the week in negative territory as the shock of the launch of an impeachment investigation into President Trump was countered by hopes for progress with China on trade......»»

Category: topSource: reutersSep 27th, 2019

S&P edges lower as Apple weighs, trade tensions ease

The S&P 500 ended the day down slightly on Friday but less than 1% below its all-time high as a drop in Apple stock countered cooling U.S.-China trade tensions......»»

Category: topSource: reutersSep 13th, 2019

S&P ends lower as Apple weighs, trade tensions ease

The S&P 500 ended the day down slightly but less than 1% below its all-time high as a drop in Apple stock countered easing U.S.-China trade tensions......»»

Category: topSource: reutersSep 13th, 2019

The Challengers To China"s Rare-Earth Monopoly

The Challengers To China's Rare-Earth Monopoly Authored by Irina Slav via OilPrice.com, Dominance is not a word that the Pentagon and the White House like to hear when it’s not preceded by “U.S.” Ri.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeSep 12th, 2019

To Combat China, Pentagon Races To Develop Rare Earth Mineral Plants In Australia 

A shooting war between the U.S. and China seems far-fetched at the moment, but could be plausible once the Pentagon reduces its rare earth mineral exposure on the Asian country and sets up new processing facilitie.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeAug 30th, 2019

Talk Of Purchasing Greenland A Deterrent To China And Russia, Defense Expert Says

Authored by Bowen Xiao via The Epoch Times, Greenland’s basket of economic and strategic benefits, particularly when it comes to military advantage,.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeAug 29th, 2019

Pentagon in talks with Australia on rare earths plant: official

The U.S. Department of Defense is in talks with Australia to host a facility that would process rare earth minerals, part of an effort to reduce reliance on China for the specialized materials used in military equipment, a senior American official said......»»

Category: topSource: reutersAug 27th, 2019

"Let Go Of Your Cold War Mentality!" China & Russia Slam Pentagon"s INF-Busting Missile Test

"Let Go Of Your Cold War Mentality!" China & Russia Slam Pentagon"s INF-Busting Missile Test.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeAug 20th, 2019

Oil steadies as Gulf tensions offset U.S. economic data

Oil prices steadied on Friday and were on track for a weekly increase as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and concerns over the safety of oil transport in the Gulf countered slowing U.S. economic growth amid a U.S.-China trade war......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJul 26th, 2019

Exclusive: Pentagon races to track U.S. rare earths output amid China trade dispute

The Pentagon is rapi.....»»

Category: topSource: reutersJul 12th, 2019

Asian shares dart between gains and losses before key China data

Asian shares veered between small losses and gains on Friday as investors awaited key China trade and lending data, and as worries over Sino-U.S. trade tensions countered optimism rooted in expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut this month......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJul 12th, 2019

Oil edges up as supply concerns offset trade disputes

Oil edged further above $64 a barrel on Tuesday as OPEC supply cuts and Middle East tensions countered the U.S.-China trade dispute that has been dragging down the global economy and oil demand......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJul 9th, 2019

US State Department approves possible $2.2 billion arms sale to Taiwan in a move that will likely anger China

Getty Images The US State Department has approved the possible sale to Taiwan of M1A2T Abrams tanks, Stinger missiles and related equipment at an estimated value of $2.2 billion, the Pentagon sa.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJul 9th, 2019

Oil declines as inventory data counters hopes for trade deal

Oil prices declined on Wednesday as data suggesting a smaller-than-expected fall in U.S. crude inventories countered support from hopes for a U.S.-China trade deal......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJun 19th, 2019

Oil inches down as inventory data counters trade deal hopes

Oil prices ticked down on Wednesday as data suggesting a smaller-than-expected fall in U.S. crude inventories countered support from hopes for a U.S.-China trade deal......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJun 19th, 2019

Oil broadly stable as inventory data counters trade deal hopes

Oil prices were broadly steady on Wednesday as data suggesting a smaller-than-expected fall in U.S. crude inventories countered support from hopes for a U.S.-China trade deal......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJun 19th, 2019

China Warns: US About To Open "Pandora"s Box" In Middle East

Just after the Pentagon announced late Monday it is sending 1,000 additional US troops to the Middle East in response to soaring tensions with Iran over last week's tanker attack incident, China has urged the world to stand.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeJun 18th, 2019