Xi Jinping's rare earths dominance gives him $1.2 trillion leverage for summit with Trump in Beijing next month.

Samsung reports a nearly 50-fold increase in chip profits, though the company warns that supply shortages are expected to worsen in 2027.

Samsung Electronics reported a nearly 50-fold increase in chip profits, while the company warned that supply shortages are expected to intensify in 2027.

Taiwan reports its fastest economic growth since 1987, overcoming disruptions linked to the war in Iran.

Taiwan's economy recorded its fastest growth rate since 1987, according to reports, despite ongoing disruptions linked to the war in Iran.

The European Central Bank warns that upside risks to inflation have intensified, while downside risks to economic growth have also increased.

The European Central Bank reports that upside risks to inflation have intensified, while downside risks to economic growth have also increased.

Major European banks are setting aside hundreds of millions of euros to shield against potential financial risks linked to the conflict in Iran. The move highlights growing economic concerns for the region as the situation develops.

Major European banks are allocating hundreds of millions of euros in reserves to mitigate potential financial impacts stemming from the ongoing conflict involving Iran.