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Key Points: U.S. President Trump signed an order protecting phosphorus and herbicide supplies. The White House invoked the Defense Production Act to secure supply chains. Officials fear that relying on foreign nations threatens national security. Farmers recently warned that tariffs are raising food production costs. U.S. President Donald Trump signed a new executive order on Wednesday aimed at protecting the U.S. supply of two critical...

Key Points: Barclays sees fragility in the market's current risk appetite. The bank keeps a positive rating on U.S. Growth stocks. Value stocks received an upgrade to Neutral amid sector rotation. Momentum stocks were downgraded due to stretched valuations. Barclays analyst Venu Krishna issued a note on Wednesday warning investors that the stock market is showing cracks in its confidence. The bank believes the recent...

Key Points: Bank of America is starting a specialized art consulting service. Wealthy clients hold over $2.5 trillion in art assets globally. More collectors are using art as collateral to secure loans. Younger generations are expected to inherit one-third of these collections. Bank of America is rolling out a new consulting service designed specifically for its wealthiest clients who collect art. The bank aims to...

Key Points: Santos plans to cut roughly 10% of its staff to lower expenses. The company reported full-year profits that fell short of analyst predictions. Management aims to simplify operations and improve overall efficiency. The announcement follows a major court victory regarding climate claims. Australian oil and gas giant Santos Ltd announced a significant shake-up on Wednesday. The company plans to cut its workforce by...

Key Points: The IMF advised Japan to continue raising interest rates. The agency warned against a proposed cut to the consumption tax. Prime Minister Takaichi pledged to suspend the 8% tax on food. Japan’s inflation has remained above the 2% target for four years. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a stern warning to Japan on Wednesday, urging the country to keep raising interest rates...