China has recently opened an anti-dumping investigation into imported pork and its by-products from the European Union. This investigation, announced by China’s commerce ministry, is mainly targeted at countries like Spain, the Netherlands, and Denmark, in response to curbs on its electric vehicle exports. The focus of the probe will be on pork intended for
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In recent years, the financial technology industry has experienced a significant shift towards a more sustainable and grounded approach. As highlighted by industry executives and investors at the Money20/20 event in Amsterdam, there seems to be a consensus that the sector has reached a “bottom.” The days of reckless venture capital investments in startups with
Nio, the Chinese electric car company, is gearing up for an expansion into the Middle East market as part of its strategic plan for growth and global presence. CEO William Li announced the move during an earnings call, revealing the company’s ambitious plans to introduce its products and services in the United Arab Emirates by
While clean energy stocks may be facing challenges in the public market, the private market is showing a great appetite for companies focused on decarbonization. Clean Energy Ventures recently raised $305 million for its second fund, exceeding the initial target of $200 million. Limited partners like The Grantham Foundation and Builders Vision showed strong interest,
As the cost of living continues to rise, many individuals are finding creative ways to cut back on expenses without sacrificing the quality of their leisure time. One such individual is avid traveler Lora Bowler, who has discovered the benefits of utilizing hotel day passes to enjoy luxury amenities without the hefty price tag of
Nvidia, a leading provider of artificial intelligence chips, experienced a significant surge in its shares, with prices increasing by over 10% in a single day. This surge came following the company’s announcement that its data center revenue had grown by an astounding 427% in the previous quarter. These impressive results surpassed Wall Street estimates, with
In a significant development, Britain’s financial regulator has given the green light to WisdomTree’s proposal to launch exchange-traded products (ETPs) backed by cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ether on the London Stock Exchange. This move is part of a growing trend where investors are showing a keen interest in gaining exposure to digital assets through
On a sunny Sunday morning, tycoon Elon Musk arrived on the beautiful Indonesian island of Bali to kick off the much-anticipated launch of SpaceX’s Starlink internet service. This initiative is seen as a game-changer by the Indonesian government, aiming to improve internet penetration and health services in remote parts of the vast archipelago. Musk’s Arrival
China recently released economic data that highlighted a mixed bag of results. Retail sales saw a modest increase of 2.3% in April, falling short of the 3.8% forecasted by a Reuters poll. This sluggish growth was a concerning sign for the consumer side of the economy. On the other hand, industrial production surged by 6.7%
The recent survey released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York showed that Americans are increasingly concerned about inflation. The survey indicated that consumers expect inflation to reach 3.3% a year from now, up from March’s 3%. Additionally, they anticipate inflation to be at 2.8% three years from now. This growing apprehension about rising
The financial world was taken aback when Spanish bank BBVA made a surprising hostile takeover bid for its domestic rival Banco Sabadell. This unexpected move came after BBVA’s initial 12 billion euro takeover offer to Sabadell’s board was rejected due to undervaluation of the bank’s growth prospects. The board of Sabadell had emphasized the superiority
British neobank Monzo recently announced that it has raised an additional $190 million in funding, bringing its total raised this year to $610 million. This funding round saw participation from new investors such as Hedosophia, CapitalG, and Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC. The latest funding round values Monzo at around $5.2 billion, surpassing its previous