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FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk together as they tour the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci/File Photo

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Beijing's rare earth leverage forces Trump into softer stance ahead of Xi summit

Editor BizNews

9 hours ago

4 min read

A softer US stance reflects China’s dominance of rare-earth supplies.

BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 11: Chinese President Xi Jinping looks at his papers at the closing session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People on March 11, 2026 in Beijing, China. The fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), often referred to in its acronym form as CPCC meetings, begins on Wednesday in Beijing. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)

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Jim O’Neill on BizNews: China’s $1.2trn problem may spark a new “Plaza Accord”

Editor BizNews

14 Sept 2026

4 min read

China’s export surge deepens global trade imbalances.

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Vy Capital - the four-man band backing Musk to a $10 trillion payday

The Financial Times

13 Sept 2026

5 min read

Low-profile venture capital firm Vy Capital has emerged as one of the rocket maker’s largest shareholders

Rational Perspective

A rebel group just grabbed a global chokepoint — your diesel bill should worry

Editor BizNews

13 Sept 2026

6 min read

Houthi gains threaten global shipping and fuel prices, exposing South Africa to higher costs.

Aliko Dangote, president and chief executive officer of Dangote Group, at the Semafor World Economy Summit during the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring meetings in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The International Monetary Fund downgraded its growth projection for the year after the war in the Middle East triggered a major oil shock and included the possibility of a downturn if the conflict drags on and energy infrastructure is severally damaged. Photographer: Aaron Schwartz/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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Aliko Dangote seeks to raise $1.6bn from 10m retail investors in Africa's biggest IPO

The Financial Times

08 Sept 2026

3 min read

Aliko Dangote targets 10mn shareholders as he floats $49bn refinery business on Nigerian stock exchange

Thought Leaders

Stephen Roach on BizNews: Don’t mess with markets

Editor BizNews

30 Aug 2026

5 min read

Yale's Stephen Roach says Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's yen and bond buying is too small to shift markets already worth trillions daily.

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