July 18, 2023

The recent surge in profits for some of the largest banks in the US may have temporarily overshadowed the banking crisis earlier this year. However, as regional banks prepare to report their earnings this week, reminders of the challenging landscape are emerging and could steal the spotlight. On Friday, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo announced

The Reserve Bank released minutes from its July 6 policy meeting, indicating the possibility of further rate increases depending on upcoming data, including inflation figures to be reported on July 26. The bank emphasised the need to bring inflation back to target but acknowledged the time required for the economy and labour market to adjust

ABx Group (ASX:ABX) announced that their REE Mineral Resource increased by 30% to 27 million tonnes. MD and CEO Mark Cooksey said in response, “Our northernmost discovery hole, located 5km NE of Deep Leads, could become our best prospect because it is 11 metres thick and enriched in permanent magnet rare earths, especially Dy and

The shale industry is witnessing a rapid decline in rig count, reminiscent of the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, despite favourable oil prices. This downturn tells a story of contrasting fortunes between the haves and the have-nots. Private companies, which raced to add rigs as the pandemic waned, have now depleted many of their most