Tin prices extended gains to hit the highest in more than two years, as a halt to production at a major mine in Africa that’s threatened by insurgents continues to fan this year’s biggest rally on the London Metal Exchange (LME).

Tin extends LME’s biggest rally as Congo halt deepens shortage

Top cocoa grower Ivory Coast’s upcoming mid-crop is expected to be smaller this year following unfavourable weather, threatening to limit a recovery from a huge global shortage.

Ivory Coast’s smaller cocoa crop risks keeping supply strained

Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production fell by 20.8% to 30,342 tonnes in January 2025, compared to 38,299 tonnes in December 2024, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

DOSM: Malaysia’s natural rubber production down 20.8% in January 2025

SINGAPORE (March 13): Chicago corn futures ticked up on Thursday, recouping some of the previous session's losses, although gains were limited by higher US stocks and worries over tariffs disrupting trade flows.

Corn loses more ground on US inventories, trade war

Vietnam’s coffee production this season is expected to be lower than the previous year due to bad weather, compounding a supply shortfall that sent global prices surging.

Vietnam’s coffee output dips on drought, adding to crunch

American manufacturers are paying much higher prices for aluminium, steel and copper than rival plants overseas, in a trend that’s sapping business confidence and stoking worries about inflation even before tariffs on metals come into effect.

Tariff turmoil leaves US factories paying more for metal than overseas rivals

The lopsidedness of Australia’s fossil fuel endowment and demographic spread, coupled with insufficient infrastructure, means one of the world’s biggest exporters of liquefied natural gas will soon have to import the fuel.

LNG imports look inevitable for major gas exporter Australia

A Chinese aluminium trader involved in a metal inventory scam that caused more than US$1 billion (RM4.43 billion) in losses has been sentenced to life in prison by a court in the eastern province of Zhejiang.

Rogue aluminium trader gets life in jail after US$1 bil fraud

(March 10): US President Donald Trump aims to build metals refining facilities on Pentagon military bases, as part of his plan to boost domestic production of critical minerals and offset China's control of the sector, two senior administration officials told Reuters.

Trump seeks minerals refining on Pentagon bases to boost US output — Reuters

Aluminium smelters in China, the world’s biggest producer, are set to enjoy a sharp rebound in profits this year as the cost of their key raw material, alumina, plunges.

China’s aluminium firms set to enjoy sharp rebound in profits on stunning drop in raw material costs

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick signalled he doesn’t expect a reprieve, with 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports scheduled to take effect on Wednesday.

US commerce secretary says Trump sticking to 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Wednesday

CONGO (March 9): The United States is open to exploring critical minerals partnerships with Congo, the State Department said in a statement to Reuters on Sunday, after a Congolese senator contacted US officials to pitch a minerals-for-security deal.

US open to minerals partnerships with Democratic Republic of Congo

Global coffee traders and roasters say they have slashed their purchases to minimal levels, as the industry reels from a steep surge in prices that suppliers have yet to convince retail stores to accept.

Global coffee trade grinding to a halt, hit hard by brutal prices hikes

Shanghai copper rose to its highest in nearly five months on Friday, amid hopes of further stimulus from top consumer China and concerns about US tariff on copper imports.

Shanghai copper hits near five-month high on China stimulus hopes

The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to sources familiar with the matter and an internal memo seen by Reuters.

Trump administration weighs travel ban on dozens of countries, memo says

It is now clear that US President Donald Trump’s administration will betray Ukraine in its fight to resist Russian aggression. Trump himself is either a victim of disinformation, or he is a willing participant in an effort to deceive Americans about the causes and consequences of the war.

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Unconventional Economic Wisdom: Europe’s Powerful Tool Against Russia

Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister, bringing the former central banker to power in the middle of an explosive trade war with the US.

New Canadian PM Carney says there’s progress in US trade talks

US Vice President JD Vance said he expected President Donald Trump to wrap up a deal for TikTok and keep the popular video-sharing app operating in the US ahead of a deadline next month.

Vance tells NBC ‘high-level’ TikTok deal expected by April deadline

EDGE WEEKLY: Dispelling aspersons surrounding EPF’s 6.3% dividend for 2024

The Trump administration said it was optimistic about the possibility of a ceasefire in Ukraine, even as President Vladimir Putin appeared to reject US calls for immediate halt to the violence.

Trump optimistic about Ukraine ceasefire even as Putin balks

The Senate passed a Republican spending plan on Friday, averting a US government shutdown hours before a midnight deadline while exacerbating a furious struggle within the Democratic party over how to confront President Donald Trump.

US averts govt shutdown as Senate passes GOP spending bill

Apple Inc’s top executive overseeing its Siri virtual assistant told staff that delays to key features had been ugly and embarrassing, and a decision to publicly promote the technology before it was ready made matters worse.

Apple’s Siri chief calls AI delays ugly and embarrassing, promises fixes

Incoming Intel Corp chief executive officer Lip-Bu Tan, who was named to the position this week, will receive compensation valued at about US$69 million (RM306.71 million) if he reaches targets over the coming years.

Intel’s new CEO gets pay package valued at about US$69m

Trade wars, tariffs and sanctions have been transformed from economic tools into weapons in a broader struggle for dominance, fostering an atmosphere of suspicion and distrust that is eroding the foundations of international cooperation, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Trade wars, tariffs and sanctions weaponised in broader struggle for dominance, says Anwar

Ailing oil and gas player&nbsp;Sapura Energy Bhd (KL:SAPNRG) has been in the news over the past week, but none of the flashes seem to paint a rosy picture of the company.

Rescue mission for Sapura Energy

Incoming Intel Corp chief executive officer Lip-Bu Tan, who was named to the position this week, will receive compensation valued at about US$69 million (RM306.71 million)&nbsp;if he reaches targets over the coming years.&nbsp;

Trade wars, tariffs and sanctions have been transformed from economic tools into weapons in a broader struggle for dominance, fostering an atmosphere of suspicion and distrust that is eroding the foundations of international cooperation, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

US&nbsp;equities followed European stocks higher on Friday to end a bumpy week on a positive note, although safe-haven gold hit a record high, with investors still showing some signs of anxiety about the economic impact of tariffs.

Stocks rebound after S&P 500 correction; safe-haven gold touches record

Apple Inc’s top executive overseeing its Siri virtual assistant told staff that delays to key features had been ugly and embarrassing, and a decision to publicly promote the technology before it was ready made matters worse.

Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister, bringing the former central banker to power in the middle of an explosive trade war with the US.

The Trump administration said it was optimistic about the possibility of a ceasefire in Ukraine, even as President Vladimir Putin appeared to reject US calls for immediate halt to the violence.

The Senate passed a Republican spending plan on Friday, averting a US government shutdown hours before a midnight deadline while exacerbating a furious struggle within the Democratic party over how to confront President Donald Trump.&nbsp;

US Vice President JD Vance said he expected President Donald Trump to wrap up a deal for TikTok and keep the popular video-sharing app operating in the US ahead of a deadline next month.

It is now clear that US President Donald Trump’s administration will betray Ukraine in its fight to resist Russian aggression. Trump himself is either a victim of disinformation, or he is a willing participant in an effort to deceive Americans about the causes and consequences of the war.

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