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First quarterly decline since 2022 sparks fears of recession, as inflation rises and political blame game intensifies   The US economy shrank by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, marking its worst performance in three years and igniting renewed fears of a recession just 100 days into President Donald Trump’s second term.   The […]

Weakest job growth since July 2024 raises concerns about economic momentum amid tariff uncertainty   Private sector hiring in the US slowed dramatically in April, with employers adding just 62,000 jobs, according to data released Wednesday by payroll firm ADP. The figure fell far short of expectations for a 120,000-job gain and marked the smallest

A volatile day on Wall Street ended with modest gains for the broader market, even as new data confirmed that the US economy contracted in the first quarter. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 141 points, or 0.35%, to close at 40,669. The S&P 500 added 0.15%, ending at 5,569, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped

TG Metals (ASX:TG6) is set to progress the Van Uden Gold Project in Western Australia after finalizing the acquisition of an 80% interest from Montague Resources. The Van Uden project, situated on the Forrestania Greenstone Belt, also has a 20% stake held by Barto Gold. TG Metals, with a market capitalization of $8.94 million, has

Piche Resources (ASX: PIC) has reported significant advancements in its core exploration projects during the March 2025 quarter, according to its latest activities report. The company is focused on gold, silver, and uranium prospects across Argentina and Australia. At the Cerro Chacon gold-silver project in Argentina, extensive mapping and geochemical sampling have identified multiple new

Resolution Minerals (ASX: RML) has significantly expanded its portfolio through the acquisition of three high-grade metals projects in New South Wales and Queensland. The company acquired the Drake East antimony-gold project, the Spur South gold-copper project, and the Neardie antimony project from Devil Prospecting for $70,000 and 25 million Resolution shares. These acquisitions align with

Tensions between the United States and China escalated on Monday as Chinese officials issued their third denial in five days that any tariff negotiations were taking place, directly contradicting repeated claims from President Donald Trump and senior U.S. officials that talks were ongoing. At a press conference, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun stated plainly,

Wall Street posted modest gains on Monday as investors braced for a crucial week packed with Big Tech earnings, economic indicators, and further developments on global trade.   The S&P 500 rose by 0.06% to close at 5,528.75, marking its fifth consecutive winning day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 114 points, or 0.28%, to

Temu shoppers in the United States are facing sharp price hikes as the Chinese e-commerce platform adds hefty “import charges” in response to new tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration. The once-ultra-cheap marketplace, popular for offering goods at rock-bottom prices, has begun levying surcharges of around 145% on many orders, more than doubling the