Q1 2025 Global PC Shipments Surge on Tariff Fears
Global PC shipments rose 9.4% in Q1 2025, totaling 62.7 million units. This spike was driven by fears of new U.S. tariffs. Companies rushed deliveries to avoid increased costs. Why Global PC Shipments Jumped Many manufacturers increased their shipments to the U.S. in early 2025. They feared higher import taxes due to potential tariffs. By…
Bitcoin Price Dip Below $80K Amid Trade Tariff Fears
As of April 9, 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at approximately $77,766, marking a significant drop from its January peak of over $109,000. This Bitcoin price dip highlights the heightened volatility in the cryptocurrency market, influenced by growing geopolitical tensions and recent tariff announcements. Bitcoin Volatility: A Reflection of Global Uncertainty Bitcoin price dip have…
Silver Price Update: Q1 2025 in Review
Gold may be grabbing headlines with record-breaking highs in 2025, but silver is quietly making its own impressive climb, rising 17 percent since the start of the year. Long supported by industrial demand, the silver market is also benefiting from its reputation as a safe-haven asset. However, mounting economic uncertainty has rattled investors in recent…
Appointment of CEO and Director
CleanTech Lithium PLC (AIM: CTL, Frankfurt:T2N), an exploration and development company advancing sustainable lithium projects in Chile, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ignacio Mehech, former Country Manager of Albemarle in Chile, as the Chief Executive Officer (‘CEO’) and director of CleanTech Lithium. Click link to watch interview with Ignacio Mehech: https://youtu.be/4iMx2vIZw9g Highlights: ·…
Trump-backed bill to stop ‘rogue’ judges passes House
The House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday to limit federal district judges’ ability to affect Trump administration policies on a national scale. The No Rogue Rulings Act, led by Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., passed the House and limits district courts’ power to issue U.S.-wide injunctions, instead forcing them to focus their scope on the…
Trump has a timeline in mind for Iran nuke deal, taps Israel to lead any potential military action
President Donald Trump told reporters that if Iran does not give up its nuclear weapons program, military action led by Israel is a real possibility, adding he has a deadline in mind for when the two countries must come to an agreement. The U.S. and Iran are expected to hold negotiations Saturday in Oman as…
Stock Market News UK Update: FTSE 100 & 250 Rise
Stock Market News: UK Forecast and Technical Analysis Today, the UK stock market saw the FTSE 250 increase by 195 points (0.9%) to 21,628, nearly matching the 1.2% increase in the FTSE 100, driven largely by gains in mining stocks. This positive momentum is creating a bullish sentiment in the market. The two London indices are leading…
Stock Market News UK Update: FTSE 100 & 250 Rise
Stock Market News: UK Forecast and Technical Analysis Today, the UK stock market saw the FTSE 250 increase by 195 points (0.9%) to 21,628, nearly matching the 1.2% increase in the FTSE 100, driven largely by gains in mining stocks. This positive momentum is creating a bullish sentiment in the market. The two London indices are leading…
Maverick Metals Secures US$19 Million to Fast Track Metals Recovery Tech
Private specialty chemicals company Maverick Metals has raised US$19 million in a seed funding round led by Olive Tree Capital to accelerate the commercialization of its flagship lixiviant technology, LithX. Unlike traditional acid-based processes, LithX enables cost-effective, ambient temperature leaching of refractory ores like chalcopyrite, unlocking metals previously considered uneconomical or too environmentally burdensome to…
Oil Markets Buckle Under Tariff Pressure, Recession Fears Tank Prices
The global oil market is facing a sharp downturn as a wave of recession fears, aggressive trade policies and a surprise supply boost from OPEC+ collide to send prices tumbling to multi-year lows. Although crude prices staged a modest recovery on Tuesday (April 8), the broader market trajectory remains grim, with Brent and West Texas…