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US stockpiles of the rare earth minerals it would need to fight a war against an adversary like China are a mystery, and experts warn it’s a problem

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Rare earth minerals are critical for national defense and industry. National stockpile levels are a mystery, though. And there are indications that the stockpile is insufficient, worrying experts. Rare earth minerals are needed to make all sorts of things, from F-35 stealth fighters and night-vision goggles to internet fiber-optic cables and MRI machines. They are … Read more

WTI falls as rising stockpiles stoke demand worries

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U.S. crude oil futures edged lower Wednesday as oil and gasoline inventories rose, dashing hopes among some traders that a bullish inventory report would breathe life back into the recent rally. Here are today’s energy prices: West Texas Intermediate August contract: $80.63 per barrel, down 19 cents, or 0.24%. Year to date, U.S. oil has gained … Read more