China’s Worse-Than-Expected Exports Deal New Blow to Economy
China is facing pressure on trade as foreign shipments drop off and domestic demand remains weak — and
2023-07-13 16:21
Caution About Bitcoin Grows as a Jump in Global Markets Bypasses Crypto
Bitcoin missed out on a rally in global markets sparked by cooling US inflation, triggering some caution about
2023-07-13 13:47
Crypto Miner Hive Drops ‘Blockchain’ From Name in Pivot to AI
The crypto-mining company formerly known as Hive Blockchain Technologies is pivoting to artificial intelligence and web3, and has
2023-07-13 10:51
US Bill Aims to Counter China Control of Congo Critical Minerals
The Chairman of the House Africa subcommittee, Representative John James of Michigan, introduced a bill requiring the creation
2023-07-13 09:18
Investors Slash China Local Government Bond Tenors to Shortest On Record
Investors in China’s local government financing vehicles are cutting the length of time they are prepared to extend
2023-07-13 07:27
Trafigura Proposed Fake Nickel Deals, Says Man It Blames
The man accused by Trafigura Group of being behind a $590 million nickel fraud finally responded to the
2023-07-13 02:26
Hidroelectrica’s Strong Debut Marks a Turning Point for Romania
Europe’s largest initial public offering of 2023 gave investors and Romania something to cheer about, with the shares
2023-07-12 23:20
Carbon-Offsets Verifier Gold Standard Pauses Issuance of CO2 Credits From Zimbabwe
Gold Standard, a verifier of carbon offsets, is temporarily pausing the issuance of credits from projects based in
2023-07-12 18:26
Xi Keeps Focus on Emissions as China Seeks Energy Security
China’s President Xi Jinping called for greater efforts to curb carbon dioxide emissions, a signal the biggest polluter
2023-07-12 16:25
Congo Struggles to Steady Franc Amid Conflict, Election Spending
The value of Democratic Republic of Congo’s currency continues to slide as security and pre-election spending, coupled with
2023-07-12 13:16
EU and Australia Deadlock in Push for a Free-Trade Agreement
The European Union and Australia deadlocked in negotiations aimed at wrapping up a free-trade deal this week, putting
2023-07-12 07:50
Heat in China’s Sichuan Hits Power as Metals Output Fears Grow
Industries including metals producers are bracing for curbs on electricity supplies in Sichuan province, as parts of China
2023-07-11 19:21