
For China, critical minerals are not just components of industrial supply chains — they are strategic assets essential for achieving national development goals, ensuring technological leadership, and advancing the global energy transition. Minerals such as lithium, cobalt, graphite, and rare earth elements form the backbone of China’s efforts to lead in new energy industries, digital…

Back in 2008, the U.S. housing market came crashing down like a house of cards. At the time, it felt like the safest bet—you buy a house, watch it grow in value, and maybe earn some rent in the meantime. What could go wrong? A lot, it turns out. Prices fell almost 30%, millions of…

As the new year unfolds, Australia’s housing market has shown performance largely in line with previous projections. In 2024, national house prices grew by 5.1%, slightly below the 5.3% forecast, while unit prices met expectations at 4.5%. Looking ahead, forecasts indicate house prices to rise by 3.3% in 2025 and 6.0% in 2026, with unit…