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Announced on October 28 in Tokyo, the agreement commits both governments to securing mineral flows and accelerating the deployment of advanced nuclear power.

Shareholders of MP stock turn anxious as a rare-earth metals deal with China looks inevitable.

U.S. President Donald Trump has met with Japan’s newly elected, ultraconservative leader in Tokyo during one of the busiest days of his Asia trip

Today on Critical Materials: Trump denounced Hyundai ICE raid, Tesla's board threatens Musk could leave, and Canada might remove tariffs from Chinese EVs.

Sanae Takaichi, a hardline conservative with nationalist views, was elected as Japan’s first ever female prime minister on October 21. Known as a protege of the assassinated former Japanese prime minister, Shinzo Abe, she is assertive on defence, hawkish on China and is keen to bolster Japan’s regional role.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up +0.22%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.61%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.39%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.25%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQZ25...

China's new influencer law demands verified degrees to discuss health, law, or finance—raising global fears of censorship and tightening state control online.

March soybean meal futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

Digital authoritarianism is a new way governments are trying to control citizens using digital and information technology. It is a growing concern for advocacy groups and those interested in freedom and democracy. It is especially worrying for those who initially heralded digital and information technologies as liberating tools that would…