The renewed trade war between the US and China, the world's two largest economies, has once again become a source of global uncertainty. US President Donald Trump on Friday <a href="https://oninvest.com/article/tramp-anonsiroval-vvedenie-dopolnitel-nyh-poslin-v-razmere-100-na-import-iz-kitaa">threatened to</a> impose additional duties of 100 percent on Chinese imports and tighten export controls on US software shipments. Before that, China imposed new restrictions on exports of its rare earth metals important to the US technology and defense sectors.

A blow to confidence and a threat to growth: five consequences of an escalating US-China trade war

Sibanye Stillwater Limited

Valterra Platinum Limited

Platinum group metals may become an attractive alternative for investors who failed to capitalize on the gold rally. The outlook for 2025-2026 is generally favorable for platinum, while palladium faces tougher market conditions. Freedom Broker analyst Vitaly Kononov tells us what is important for investors wishing to capitalize on these metals.

Platinum vs. palladium: what investors should bet on

Ero Copper Corp.

Freedom Broker has issued a short-term trade idea to buy shares of small-cap copper miner Ero Copper. The Freedom Broker analysts highlight the company's low production costs and expansion potential, calling it one of the most attractive “pure copper” plays as the global market heads into 2026 leaning more and more bullish.

Freedom Broker likes Ero Copper as a short-term trade on bullish copper outlook

Teck Resources Limited

Anglo American plc

The securities of both parties to the deal soared in value

In the mining sector, the largest merger in recent years. What's important for investors

Alcoa Corporation

The American company Alcoa - one of the largest aluminum producers in the world - has already given investors bad news several times since the beginning of this year. But so far, the company has managed to maintain growth in its key financial indicators. Should we bet on it in 2026?

Between Trump and Big Tech: Can Alcoa sustain growth in 2026

CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY

The pause at CATL, which accounts for about 6% of global lithium production, has heightened fears that supply of the metal will shrink

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