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Ukraine is resisting U.S. demands for a $500 billion compensation fund in exchange for a share of the country's mineral wealth

A Bank of America survey shows fund managers are more optimistic than they’ve been in years, with cash holdings at their lowest levels since 2010 and 82% believing a global recession is unlikely in the next year.

Major corporations, including JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, and Coca-Cola, are rolling back or adjusting their DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) commitments in response to political and legal pressures, particularly from the Trump administration’s policies.

Gold prices have surged to a record high of $2,938 per troy ounce, driven by President Donald Trump’s 25% blanket tariffs on aluminum and imports, accelerating its long-term rally.

Former President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, effective February 10, 2025, as part of a broader trade protection strategy

Porsche, renowned for its 911 sports cars and Cayenne SUVs, is currently facing several challenges, including declining sales, reduced earnings, and significant leadership changes.

Private-sector employers and nonprofits are experiencing layoffs, furloughs, and hiring freezes due to federal funding cuts under the Trump administration, impacting jobs connected to government contracts and grants.

The Trump administration has offered federal civilian employees a buyout option to resign with pay through September, creating confusion over its legality and congressional authority.

President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China are expected to significantly increase prices for consumer goods, including cars, groceries, lumber, and products from overseas retailers like Temu and Shein.

Supply Lines is a daily newsletter that tracks global trade and provides updates on key developments.

TXSE Group Inc., the parent company of the proposed Texas Stock Exchange, has completed its initial fundraising round with $161 million.

The FDA has approved Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ Journavx, a non-opioid painkiller designed for adults with moderate to severe pain, marking the emergence of a new class of non-addictive medicines.