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Futures Jump On Hopes Of War De-escalation, Korea Enters Bear Market On Memory Rout Futures are higher on a WSJ report that Trump is considering exiting the middle east conflict even if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened; but the market is deciding whether this is a genuine intent to leave or another feint given the previous US attacks during negotiations and that Trump has yet to adjust his Apr 6 deadline. As of 8:00am, S&P futures are 1.1% higher, at session after approaching correction territory yesterday. Nasdaq futures rise...

US-Israeli strikes in Iran pounded residential areas across Iran on Saturday and Sunday as the bombing campaign continues to heave devestating impact on Iranian civilians. Citing Iranian media, AFP reported that overnight strikes from Friday into Saturday on residential areas in the western city of Borujerd killed at least seven people and wounded 36. Attacks […]

USA Rare Earth Actively Pursuing Acquisition Opportunities Around The World At the Semafor World Economy forum, USA Rare Earth CEO Barbara Humpton explained that the company is actively pursuing acquisition opportunities worldwide across the entire critical minerals supply chain. This includes everything from extraction and refining to magnet production. Highlighting the company’s international strategy, she pointed to a recent agreement to acquire a stake in Carester, a rare earth processing firm based in France, in partnership with French investor Infravia, according to Semafor.  Speaking in Washington, DC, Humpton noted that this move...