China’s new rare earth export controls are stoking backlash from the G7, and Washington is accusing Beijing of stirring global panic—raising strategic and diplomatic tensions over critical supply chains.

Selected charts reveal emerging trends across metals, equities, and volatility — offering visual insights into momentum shifts and levels that traders should watch closely.

Gold price (XAU/USD) extends its upside to around $4,365 during the early Asian session on Friday.

The IMF seems close to the WSJ survey mean, at least through 2025, as well as the FT-Booth median.