The article covers various international news, including Moldova's appointment of a pro-EU Prime Minister, Israel's ongoing conflict with Gaza, China's extension of rare earth export controls to the EU, and EU member states' opposition to relaxing regulations on harmful chemicals in cosmetics.
US mineral stocks rise as China delays full implementation of rare earth export restrictions, while Nvidia's Blackwell chips are not discussed in the Trump-Xi meeting, and OpenAI considers a potential IPO valued at up to $1 trillion to fund its AI development.
China outmaneuvered the US in early trade negotiations by strategically controlling rare earth exports and avoiding direct confrontation, highlighting Beijing's calculated approach compared to Trump's less targeted tariffs and trade tactics.
Recent economic reports suggest a slowdown in the US economy, with weak private sector job growth and a slight decline in activity according to the Fed's Beige Book. Stock markets were mixed, and there are concerns about the labor market and trade tensions, especially with China's export restrictions on rare earth elements impacting the auto industry.