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The world risks “running out of copper” amid widening supply and demand deficits, according to Bank of America, and prices could hit $20,000 per metric ton by 2025. In a note Tuesday, Bank of America commodity strategist Michael Widmer highlighted.

India once again reported a record number of cases and fatalities on Thursday as it faces a devastating second wave of Covid-19 infections that has pushed its health-care system to the brink of collapse. Health ministry data showed there were.

The ADP report showed US private sector employment rising by 742K in April from 565K a month earlier (revised from 517K). Of the last 12 reports, nine were weaker than expected, but often Friday’s official report did not disappoint the.

Former Fed chief and current US Treasurer Yellen sparked a violent sell-off in equity markets, noting that an interest rate hike may be needed to prevent the economy from overheating as Biden’s stimulus plan came into play. A few hours.

Asian shares were trying to avoid a fourth straight session of falls on Wednesday as U.S. stock futures steadied in the wake of a pullback in large-cap tech darlings. Holidays in Japan, China and South Korea helped cushion markets, leaving.

U.S. equity futures rose and Asian stocks were steady Wednesday after markets dipped overnight on a technology selloff and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s comments on interest rates. The dollar slipped. S&P 500 contracts advanced after gains in the commodity, financial.

The U.S. trade deficit hit a fresh record high in March as consumers flush with government cash spurred a continuing demand for foreign-made goods. With a new round of $1,400 stimulus checks pouring in and the domestic economy continuing to.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen conceded Tuesday that interest rates may have to rise to keep a lid on the burgeoning growth of the U.S. economy brought on in part by trillions of dollars in government stimulus spending. “It may be.

The U.S. is taking a two-pronged approach toward its goal of implementing a worldwide minimum tax for corporations as it progresses through negotiations with a global consortium, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday. Getting countries around the world to implement.

Bill and Melinda Gates, who for decades have overseen one of history’s greatest fortunes and philanthropic operations, said they plan to divorce. The announcement Monday that the couple is splitting after 27 years of marriage has the power to ripple.

Stock futures fell on Tuesday, with tech shares set to lead the decline. The pullback follows a strong start to May as investors on Monday piled into shares that would benefit the most from an economic reopening. Futures on the.

As the coronavirus pandemic eases, credit activity in the UK is rising. A fresh set of statistics could be another factor for the Bank of England’s decision to slow QE as early as this week, taking the first step towards.