Domestic mineral supply chain debate continues after Biden cancels Minnesota mining leases
The U.S. gets over 50% of the minerals it uses to make home building supplies and electric cars from other countries. The company Twin Metals was trying to change that by opening an underground mine in northeast Minnesota. But a fight over the environmental impact has had it hung up for years.
Commodities have best week ever as Russia, Ukraine sparks buying
Commodities just turned in their best weekly gains ever.
Oil prices rise as escalating Ukraine conflict raises supply concerns
Oil prices rose as the Russia's invasion of Ukraine escalated after a Ukrainian nuclear power plant, Europe's largest, caught on fire after an attack from Russian troops.
Ukraine-native pleads for US, West to go after Putin’s oil, lumber to stop ‘insanity'
Ukraine-born Indiana Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz, who still has family in the country, warned that a “huge humanitarian crisis” will evolve if the international community does not “step up” amid the “genocide of the Ukrainian people."
Oil prices continue rally, Brent hits $116 per barrel
Oil prices continue to rally as shipping and supply concerns continue due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Alcoa cuts off business to Russia in response to Ukraine invasion
Alcoa is the first major aluminum producer to cut off business with Russia.
Oil prices surge toward $110 per barrel despite release of supplies
Oil prices continue to rise as Russia's attack on Ukraine rages on.
Shell is pulling out of Russia, dumping Gazprom deal
Shell's CEO explained the move in an emotional statement.
Rouble dives to new record low, euro slides after West steps up Russia sanctions
The rouble plunged nearly 30% to an all-time low versus the dollar on Monday, while the euro sank after Western nations announced fresh sanctions to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, including blocking some banks from the SWIFT international payments system.
Russian central bank restarts gold buying
Investors are back seeking the safety of the gold as a hedge to both Russia, Ukraine tensions, as well as inflation.
BP exits partnership with Russian energy company Rosneft
BP said cooperation with Rosneft is not in the "long-term interests" of shareholders.
Oil prices to remain volatile with Russia, Ukraine upheaval
Oil prices will remain volatile as Russia tussles with Ukraine.
Gold gets better as Russia, Ukraine and inflation dog stocks
Gold's grinding higher as investors look for safe-haven pockets as geopolitical uncertainty rages on Russia's Ukraine invasion.
$4 gas could morph to $5 following Russian invasion of Ukraine
Gas prices, nationally, are averaging at $3.54 per gallon with diesel fuel at $3.96.
Russia's attack on Ukraine drives oil above $105
Oil prices jumped on Thursday, with Brent rising above $105 a barrel for the first time since 2014, after Russia's attack on Ukraine exacerbated concerns about disruptions to global energy supply.
Stocks, oil and gold fall as Russia, Ukraine tangle
Investors continue to take a cautious view of U.S. stocks as Russia, Ukraine tensions mount.
Oil's 'war premium' as Russia-Ukraine tangle
The price of oil is climbing on speculation that a Russian invasion of Ukraine is imminent, yet supply-demand issue remains at play.
Gold spikes to nine-month high on Russia, Ukraine
Investors are seeking out the safety of the yellow metal to hedge against inflation and a possible Ukraine invasion by Russia.
A Russia-Ukraine war would mean global energy shock
If Russia invades Ukraine the global energy markets could face a supply crunch not seen since the 1970s.
US, Japan reach deal to scrap tariffs on imported steel
United States Steel CEO David Burritt explained why he is pleased with the deal with Japan to cut tariffs on the commodity.



















