G7
Japan finance minister vows close G7 coordination as market volatility persists
Analysts say the sell-off in JGBs reflects growing unease over the country’s rising fiscal spending
G7 gears up for growing role in Iran crisis
But potential divisions over various issues may pose the gravest test to allied unity in 50 years
G7 energy ministers stop short of strategic reserve decision, ask IEA to study options
IEA to assess oil reserve release options
G7 ready to release oil stocks if needed but ‘not there yet’
Coordinated releases of strategic stockpiles have been carried out only five times before
G7, other allies discuss ways to reduce dependence on Chinese rare earths
China dominates the supply chain, refining between 47 and 87% of copper, lithium, cobalt, graphite and rare earths
US to host meeting on rare earths as China-Japan spat simmers
The discussions are expected to also include officials from Australia, South Korea, India, Mexico and the European Union
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths
G7 members remain heavily dependent on critical minerals from China
G7 set to discuss joint response to China curbs on rare earths
The latest spat between the world’s two largest economies has rattled markets in recent days
G7 nations say they will target those continuing to increase Russian oil purchases
Russia has faced heavy sanctions from Western powers who have been considering ways to restrict financing for its war efforts
The developing world’s G7 would like a word
The real lesson of the Rio Brics summit is that it isn’t meant to be a forum to be anti-American, but a place where countries bid to lead the Global South
