• Wealthion Macro Bites 10/31/25

    Wealthion Macro Bites 10/31/25

    Swedish Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch raised eyebrows in predicting Sweden could become a rare-earth “global powerhouse” based on the combination of “massive” rare-earth deposits in the northern Kiruna region and national expertise in mining technology (reliability and predictability). “It’s […]

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  • Wealthion Macro Bites 10/30/25

    Wealthion Macro Bites 10/30/25

    The much-anticipated meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi yielded tangible results.  China agreed to pause export controls on rare-earth magnets in exchange for what Beijing termed a U.S. pledge to rollback expansion of restrictions on Chinese companies.  The U.S. will […]

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  • Wealthion Macro Bites 10/29/25

    Wealthion Macro Bites 10/29/25

    In preparation for tomorrow’s meeting with President Xi in Busan, South Korea), President Trump telegraphed reducing the 20% fentanyl tariff rate on Chinese goods to 10% (in exchange for China’s commitment to curb exports of precursor chemicals) and providing China […]

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  • Wealthion Macro Bites 10/28/25

    Wealthion Macro Bites 10/28/25

    In a symbolic visit to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (just south of Tokyo), President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi pledged to tighten security cooperation and increase defense funding amid an “unprecedented severe security environment.”  Further, while it […]

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  • Wealthion Macro Bites 10/27/25

    Wealthion Macro Bites 10/27/25

    Ahead of President Trump’s Thursday meeting with President Xi in South Korea, Chinese and U.S. trade representatives have lined up diplomatic wins for both leaders to cite, including China resuming soy purchases and relaxing rare earth export restrictions, while the […]

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  • Wealthion Macro Bites 10/21/25

    Wealthion Macro Bites 10/21/25

    Pledging to protect their domestic markets from “unfair trade practices,” President Trump and Australian Prime Minister Albanese signed a landmark pact for joint investment in critical-mineral and rare-earth mines and processing projects in Australia.  The deal will begin with the […]

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