The research firm expects LFP-based batteries to take more than 60% of the global xEV liquid lithium-ion market by 2040 as mass-market EV shipments rise.
The U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route, with conflicting claims about its accessibility, impacting global oil supply and escalating regional tensions.
Japan's used smartphone market posted a seventh straight annual high in fiscal 2025, with certified devices and rising new-phone prices supporting further growth.