Metals and Minerals

Gold Price Sets Another Record as Trump’s Tariffs Unnerve Markets

President Trump’s tariffs and his attacks on the Federal Reserve continue to unnerve the markets, pushing investors away from the dollar and toward havens like gold.

By Kevin Granville

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China’s Halt of Critical Minerals Poses Risk for U.S. Military Programs

The Pentagon and defense contractors are heavily reliant on magnets and rare earth minerals mined or processed in China, which has suspended exports of the materials in an escalating trade war.

By Helene Cooper

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China Halts Critical Rare Earth Exports as Trade War Intensifies

Beijing has suspended exports of certain rare earth minerals and magnets that are crucial for the world’s car, semiconductor and aerospace industries.

By Keith Bradsher

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Oil and metals prices fall on concerns about the global economy.

The combination of lower oil prices and higher costs for essential materials like steel pipe threatens to squeeze domestic oil and gas producers.

By Rebecca F. Elliott