U.S. stocks were mostly lower as Iran stepped up its attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. planned to move warships and additional Marines to the Middle East.

The southern African country’s resource ambitions play out amid a US–China battle for Africa’s critical minerals.

The 2020 restrictions were primarily meant for Chinese investors. New amendments aim to boost India’s export competitiveness, and come amid the larger attempt to stabilise ties.

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