China’s dominance in rare earths production creates significant strategic vulnerabilities for the United States, with WisdomTree experts proposing the establishment of a rare earths equivalent to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to mitigate supply chain risks. This strategic imperative emerges as geopolitical dependencies on critical minerals require new investment approaches and policy responses to safeguard economic and national security interests in an evolving global landscape where resource control becomes increasingly weaponized.
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U.S. stock markets faced a downturn in February, with major indexes like the Dow and S&P 500 down 2.3% and the Nasdaq down 4.8%, marking their worst month since late 2023. Investor confidence waned amid uncertainty surrounding President Trump’s economic policies, particularly aggressive tariffs, while Tesla saw a significant 28% drop in stock value, leading to a $360 billion loss in market capitalization. Despite the challenges, some analysts maintain a positive outlook for the S&P, predicting a potential 10% increase by year-end.
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US stocks fell sharply on Friday, with the Dow dropping 697 points after a strong December jobs report diminished expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. The economy added 256,000 jobs, lowering the unemployment rate to 4.1%, which led to a surge in bond yields, raising concerns about a potential stock market correction. Economists now believe the Fed’s cutting cycle may be over, with inflation remaining above target and economic activity robust.
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