Global oil demand to peak by 2029 as China hits 2027 high

International Energy Agency cites lower gasoline prices and slower EV adoption in the US as factors supporting demand growth

76% of central banks plan to raise gold and cut dollar reserves, Survey shows

A record 95% of respondents believe global central bank gold holdings will increase in the next 12 months

US Senate Republicans revise Trump tax bill with permanent business tax breaks

Senate Republicans want to keep the current $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions, down from the $40,000 cap in the House version

Chinese automakers take lead in global zero-emission vehicle market, says report

ICCT report says China leads as electric vehicle sales exceed 11 million units a year, over half of global EV sales

G7 leaders agree on strategy to protect critical mineral supply

The draft says minerals markets should reflect the real costs of responsible extraction, processing, and trade of critical minerals

Ecuador reopens mining registry after seven-year suspension

The previous registry was closed in 2018 due to concerns over irregularities in the concession system

OpenAI secures $200 million deal with U.S. Defence Department

Pentagon says the company will create prototype frontier AI systems for use in both military operations and administrative functions

MoneyGram settles New York remittance case with $250,000 payment

New York Attorney General says MoneyGram delayed transfers, failed to inform senders, and mishandled complaints

EU rejects reports of accepting broad 10% U.S. tariff

The Commission says negotiations with the United States are still ongoing and no agreement has been reached

Trump Media seeks SEC approval for crypto investment fund

If approved, the fund would target investors interested in cryptocurrency exposure through public markets

Apple loses court case over dating app payment rules

Rotterdam court says Apple forces dating apps to use its payment system and charges commissions of up to 30 percent for smaller providers

Alibaba releases Qwen3 AI models for Apple’s MLX framework

The MLX framework is intended to help developers easily train and run AI models across Apple’s product line

Stocks slip, oil jumps, gold edges higher as Trump calls for Tehran evacuation

Geopolitical tensions keep markets on edge as Trump urges Tehran evacuation

Oil prices fall as Israel-Iran attacks spare energy facilities

Brent crude falls 93 cents to $73.30 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate drops 99 cents to $71.99

Dollar dips as investors watch Israel-Iran conflict

Dollar index, which tracks the currency against six major peers, drops 0.5% to 97.74