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Pick of BL commodities - April 20, 2025

Business Line | 2025-04-20, 12:28

US President Donald Trump’s policies are beginning to weigh heavily on the globe, though in certain cases they

UAE foreign trade hits over Dh5 trillion in 2024; 49% increase from 2021

Khaleejtimes | 2025-04-20, 12:05

The UAE’s foreign trade surged to Dh5.23 trillion in 2024, marking a remarkable 49 per cent increase from Dh3.5 trillion (USD 949 billion) in 2021. The milestone, based on the latest figures from the World Trade Organisation (WTO), was announced on Sunday by

Gold rate jumps 25% in YTD. Is it the right time to buy gold in ...

Live Mint | 2025-04-20, 11:49

According to experts, the outlook for gold remains constructive. Persistent trade tensions, inflationary pressures, and central bank gold purchases are expected to continue supporting prices. ...

Dubai Sees Launch Of Litepips As Avenix Fzco Brings AI To Commodity Trading

MENA FN | 2025-04-20, 10:50

(MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) DUBAI, UAE, April 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to growing demand for smart automation in commodity markets, Avenix Fzco has launched Litepips, a ... ...

Canton Fair's first phase sees over 20% rise in overseas buyers

China Daily | 2025-04-20, 09:38

A dramatically increased number of overseas buyers visited the first phase of the 137th China Import and Export Fair, the country's largest trade event, amid the uncertain global trade situation, according to the fair organizers. With a theme of displaying

With a 7% yield, should investors consider buying this unloved oil stock for passive income?

The Motley Fool | 2025-04-20, 09:29

In more than 15 years as an investor, I’ve generated plenty of passive income by collecting generous dividends from commodity producers. I’ve sometimes been able to turn a nice profit when I’ve eventually sold my shares too. However, it hasn’t always been

How to turn £100 a month into £100k with dividend stocks

The Motley Fool | 2025-04-20, 07:40

Dividend stocks aren’t often known for having tremendous growth potential. After all, businesses offering chunky shareholder payouts are often mature, established enterprises with days of stellar growth in the rearview mirror. But that’s not always the case.

A good monsoon: Despite a dwindling share, agriculture could buttress India’s growth projections amid rising global risks

Financial Express | 2025-04-20, 07:40

Amid the uncertainties and disruptions resulting from the ongoing global tariff war, India\u2019s growth prospects seem to be at risk. Concerns have been raised over the future trajectory of capital expenditure and private sector investment for India, as the

With gold prices at record highs, people are melting old jewelry for cash

The Oregonian | 2025-04-20, 05:54

With gold prices at record highs, jewelry collectors are in meltdown mode. For weeks, they’ve been scouring their homes and cracking open their safes to retrieve vintage necklaces, family heirlooms and other expensive pieces containing the precious metal that

Why digital gold could be a smart investor’s choice

Business Line | 2025-04-20, 05:53

Traditional gold will

Oil price drop turns up heat on emerging market crude exporters

CyprusMail | 2025-04-20, 05:31

A steep drop in crude oil prices largely due to US President Donald Trump’s tariffs will squeeze budgets of emerging market oil exporters, analysts said, while the potential economic slowdown could also curb any benefits for importers. Concerns about the

Indonesia to increase US imports

The Manila Times | 2025-04-19, 17:43

JAKARTA — Indonesia will increase imports of US food and commodities and reduce orders from countries where the Southeast Asian nation currently buys the products, chief economic minister Airlangga Hartarto told reporters in Washington. Airlangga is in the

Indonesian delegation meets USTR for tariff negotiation

Antara News | 2025-04-19, 17:28

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian delegation, led by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto, met with Ambassador Jamieson Greer from the United States Trade Representative (USTR) in Washington D.C. to discuss US reciprocal tariff

Unpacking the DOJ's Crypto Enforcement Memo

CoinDesk | 2025-04-19, 15:07

Earlier this month, the Department of Justice disbanded its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team and said it would no longer pursue what Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche described as "regulation by prosecution." You’re reading State of Crypto, a

Crude oil logs first weekly gain in 3 weeks on US-EU trade talks, Iran sanctions: ...

Live Mint | 2025-04-19, 14:10

Crude oil logs first weekly gain in 3 weeks on US-EU trade talks, Iran sanctions: Brent, WTI up 5%; Should you buy? ...

With Trump’s honeymoon “very likely over,” Colorado’s Gabe Evans, Jeff Hurd navigate tough political terrain

Daily Camera | 2025-04-19, 13:55

Two of Colorado’s newly seated Republican congressmen have been forced to bob and weave across an increasingly tricky political minefield amid a flurry of Trump administration executive orders and policy shifts that could complicate their midterm elections

Iran’s annual non-oil import from Russia stands at $1.3b

Tehran Times | 2025-04-19, 13:01

TEHRAN- Iran imported non-oil commodities valued at $1.3 billion from Russia in the past Iranian calendar year 1403, which ended on March 20, 2025, according to an official with the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA). ...

Wall Street money managers are betting on gold above all else. 4 other investments in ...

Business Insider | 2025-04-19, 12:24

Getty ImagesInstitutional investors' expectations for the economy are at 30-year lows.They're ditching US stocks and betting on gold to be the top performer this year.Here's what else fund managers are doing to prepare for a potential recession. If the trade

Easter celebrations costlier for Long Islanders amid high egg, chocolate prices

Newsday | 2025-04-19, 12:03

Long Island parents are spending more to give their kids a sweet Easter. That's because the cost of products that are central to Easter celebrations, from eggs to the cocoa beans used to make chocolate, have hit record highs nationwide in the past few

These are the big winners as the US dollar weakens

Business Insider | 2025-04-19, 10:54

The dollar has lost ground this year against many other currencies Chuck Savage/Getty ImagesThe dollar has slumped against other currencies as President Donald Trump's tariffs pinch demand.Haven currencies, export-driven economies, and commodities stand to

China's consumption engine gains momentum with vast potential

People Daily | 2025-04-19, 08:49

HAIKOU, April 18 (Xinhua) -- At the energetic China International Consumer Products Expo, crowds throng exhibit halls packed with global brands showcasing a dazzling array of goods. From cosmetics and massage chairs to flying cars and humanoid robots, the

Adam Smith, David Ricardo and Donald Trump: How US tariffs herald an end to the era of hyper-globalisation

Financial Express | 2025-04-19, 03:24

The 18th century Scottish economist Adam Smith (1723-90) propounded the \u201cabsolute advantage\u201d principle of international trade: Countries should specialise in producing goods that they can make more cheaply than others and import those they cannot

Shanghai offers support to export-oriented firms

China Daily | 2025-04-19, 00:15

Shanghai on Friday organized a matchmaking event between foreign trade enterprises in Shanghai and local e-commerce firms to help the former group expand sales in China and better integrate into the nation's economy. The move marks the city's latest effort to

People are melting their old jewelry for cash as gold prices soar

Pioneer Press | 2025-04-18, 22:56

By Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times With gold prices at record highs, jewelry collectors are in meltdown mode. For weeks, they’ve been scouring their homes and cracking open their safes to retrieve vintage necklaces, family heirlooms and other expensive