China’s First-Ever Lithium Futures Tumble on Trading Debut
China’s first-ever futures for lithium — an essential ingredient for electric vehicle batteries — got off to a
2023-07-21 12:58
Ruble Debacle After Wagner Mutiny Cues Up Russia’s Rate Hike
Russia is poised for its first interest-rate hike since emergency measures taken after the invasion of Ukraine almost
2023-07-21 12:29
This ‘Poor Man’s Grain’ Is Showing Up on Michelin-Starred Menus
For almost 8,000 years, millet has been nourishing the world without getting much attention. But recently, the nutrient-rich
2023-07-21 11:16
China issues measures to boost consumption of auto, electronics items
BEIJING Beijing authorities on Friday unveiled measures to boost consumption of auto and electronics items as part of
2023-07-21 10:45
Billionaire Cheng Family Takes Over Vietnam Casino Resort
Hong Kong’s billionaire Cheng family has assumed control of a casino resort in Vietnam from the former listed
2023-07-21 09:50
'Reality bites': High inflation and rates hit UK consumer confidence
By Suban Abdulla LONDON British consumers have turned more pessimistic in the face of rising interest rates and
2023-07-21 07:48
The Only Thing Keeping South Africa From Chaos Is Its Private Sector
On a recent sunny afternoon, Joshua Radebe patted down asphalt into a neatly filled pothole on a busy
2023-07-21 07:24
Extreme Heat, Weather Conditions Attributed to Stagnant Jet Stream
It’s no coincidence that extreme heat is engulfing huge swaths of Asia, Europe and North America all at
2023-07-21 07:21
China’s $100 Billion Tutoring Ban Backfires, Spawning Black Market
President Xi Jinping’s attack on China’s after-school tutoring industry was meant to ease the burden on households. But
2023-07-21 06:23
Elon Musk’s Wealth Slumps $20 Billion as Tesla Shares Tumble
Elon Musk’s fortune slumped $20.3 billion Thursday after Tesla Inc. warned it may have to keep cutting the
2023-07-21 04:53
Carvana’s CEO Sees Weaker Used-Car Prices Stimulating Demand
A surge in used-car prices padded Carvana Co.’s bottom line early in the pandemic. As the market for
2023-07-21 03:17
Stock Optimism Among Retail Crowd Surges Before Rally Stalls
Just before US stocks faltered on Thursday, the level of optimism among retail traders soared to the highest
2023-07-21 02:18