Explained: How China gained rare earths dominance — and what it means for the US

China’s control over rare earth elements did not happen overnight. It is the result of decades of investment across every stage of the chain — from mining and reserves to processing and technology — giving Beijing significant influence in its trade dispute with Washington. These 17 minerals are essential for defence equipment such as fighter…

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Inflation? Why Thanksgiving is cheaper this year (and what that says about the economy) | Business

For a country that once launched a revolution over the price of tea, America gets remarkably sentimental about the cost of turkey. Every November, economists, politicians and supermarket executives gather around a metaphorical table to debate the national poultry index, as if the fate of the republic depends on whether a 16-pound bird costs twenty…

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Top stocks to buy or sell today: Stock recommendations for November 26, 2025 – check list

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers, the top stocks to buy today are Swiggy, and Bajaj Auto. He recommends Vedanta as a ‘sell’ call: Swiggy – Bullish Engulfing + RSI Bullish Divergence Buy near: ₹406–₹400; Stop Loss: ₹377;…

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Market watch: Asian shares rally as US rate-cut bets rise; oil edges up after Ukraine–Russia peace signals

File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian markets climbed on Wednesday as softer US data strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month, while crude prices steadied after touching one-month lows.Asia followed Wall Street’s upbeat momentum after a run of weaker-than-expected US figures boosted confidence in a December rate cut. According to…

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