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The Growing Influence Of Tech Giants In Political Campaigns And Regulatory Shifts: A New Era Of Corporate Politics

Trump’s Return And China’s Diplomatic Counterplay: Renewed Tensions On Trade And Taiwan

FedEx Restructures Operations: The Impact Of The Spinoff On The Future Of Freight And Delivery Services

Ethical Implications Of The Trump-Witkoff Crypto Venture: The Intersection Of Crypto, Politics, And Potential Security Risks

The Adani Controversy - Bribery, Securities Fraud, And Global Implications

Amazon Strikes: A Broader Look At Worker Unrest In The Retail Sector

Indian Rupee Faces Record Decline Amid Global And Domestic Challenges

The Rise Of Chinese EVs: A Wake-Up Call For Japan’s Traditional Automakers

Italy’s Economic Struggles Resurface: Lessons From Spain’s Resilience And A Path Forward

The Rising Potential Of Geothermal Energy Amid Big Tech And Energy Sector Shifts

First Severe Human Bird Flu Case In U.S. Highlights Growing Health Concerns; Emergency Declared

Bitcoin’s Rise To Record High: A Reflection On Strategic Reserves And Global Crypto Adoption

Markets
Growing Pot Businesses As US Efforts To Relax Restrictions Fuel Hopes For Legalisation

Growing Pot Businesses As US Efforts To Relax Restrictions Fuel Hopes For Legalisation

As a result of increased hopes of federal legalisation following a U.S. health agency's suggestion to reschedule marijuana as a lower-risk narcotic, shares of marijuana companies increased by as much as 37% in morning trade on Thursday.   In some form, marijuana usage is legal in close to 40...
How The Failure Of Evergrande Foreshadowed China's Real Estate Crisis

How The Failure Of Evergrande Foreshadowed China's Real Estate Crisis

Hui Ka Yan first followed a straightforward formula. Take out a loan to purchase land. Before they are built, sell houses there. Utilise the funds to settle creditors and finance your subsequent real estate venture.   Beginning in the middle of the 1990s, this strategy proved incredibly...
India Considers Cutting Import Taxes If Local EV Manufacturers Grow As Part Of The Tesla Push

India Considers Cutting Import Taxes If Local EV Manufacturers Grow As Part Of The Tesla Push

Following a suggestion by Tesla, which is thinking about entering the Indian domestic market, the government is working on a new electric vehicle policy that would reduce import duties for manufacturers that commit to some local manufacturing, according a Reuters report quoting sources with...
Brazil Removes Obstacles To Dethrone The US As The Top Maize Exporter

Brazil Removes Obstacles To Dethrone The US As The Top Maize Exporter

Brazil is expected to surpass the United States this year as the leading exporter of maize, thanks to a strong crop and logistical innovations like the combining of northern export lines that are enhancing the competitiveness of the South American grains giant.   According to a Reuters study...
Indonesia Promotes The EV Ideal, But Auto Buyers Exercise Caution

Indonesia Promotes The EV Ideal, But Auto Buyers Exercise Caution

Although purchasers are still not convinced, Indonesia's government used the Jakarta auto show to reaffirm its plans to promote the manufacturing and sales of electric vehicles in Southeast Asia's largest auto market.   Visitors to the car exhibition in Tangerang, on the outskirts of...
Record Touched By UK Basic Wage Growth Which Raises Concerns For The Bank Of England

Record Touched By UK Basic Wage Growth Which Raises Concerns For The Bank Of England

According to data released on Tuesday, basic earnings in Britain have climbed to a new record growth rate, raising concerns for the Bank of England about long-term inflation pressures despite 14 consecutive hikes in interest rates.   The unemployment rate unexpectedly increased to 4.2% from...
Public Outrage Over China's Decision To Stop Publishing Data On Youth Unemployment

Public Outrage Over China's Decision To Stop Publishing Data On Youth Unemployment

China's statistics office announced on Tuesday that it had halted the publication of data on youth unemployment, citing the need to improve the methodology used to calculate the rate, which has recently reached record highs.   The announcement of the decision came soon after the release of...
Japan Will Begin Extending Its Ban On Car Exports To Russia On August 9

Japan Will Begin Extending Its Ban On Car Exports To Russia On August 9

The Japanese government announced on Friday that it would expand its export restriction to include all new and used automobiles with engines larger than 1900 cc starting from next month as part of increased sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.   The expanded prohibition will...
Global Investors Warn Modi That His Intentions To Invest $4 Billion Are At Jeopardy Because Of The Gaming Tax

Global Investors Warn Modi That His Intentions To Invest $4 Billion Are At Jeopardy Because Of The Gaming Tax

In a letter to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 30 foreign and domestic investors claim that the 28% gaming tax will have a negative impact on $4 billion in potential investments. Among them are Tiger Global, Peak XV, and Steadview Capital.   The levy on the money that online gaming...
A 20 Watchdog Watchdog Says Global Regulations Leave Crypto Businesses With Nowhere To Run

A 20 Watchdog Watchdog Says Global Regulations Leave Crypto Businesses With Nowhere To Run

According to the G20's Financial Stability Board, crypto businesses have no choice but to implement fundamental safety measures to stop explosions like those observed at FTX exchange and other crypto tragedies.   The G20 recommended that the FSB submit final recommendations on Monday...
US Economy Moves Into A Disinflationary Mode, With Small Consumer Price Increases

US Economy Moves Into A Disinflationary Mode, With Small Consumer Price Increases

The United States Federal Reserve is likely not going to stop hiking interest rates this month despite the fact that consumer prices in the United States increased modestly in June and marked their smallest annual increase in more than two years as inflation continued to decline.   In...
Price Reductions And Increased Inventory Are Causing Problems For The US EV Industry

Price Reductions And Increased Inventory Are Causing Problems For The US EV Industry

According to experts and industry data, the U.S. electric car market is expanding, but not quickly enough to prevent unsold EVs from piling up at some automakers' dealerships or to allow Tesla to escape new price cuts during the most recent quarter.   Price reductions and increasing...
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World

First Severe Human Bird Flu Case In U.S. Highlights Growing Health Concerns; Emergency Declared

First Severe Human Bird Flu Case In U.S. Highlights Growing Health Concerns; Emergency Declared
The United States has reported its first severe human case of bird flu in 2024, involving a Louisiana resident who is hospitalized in critical condition. This marks a significant shift in the ongoing...

Methane Emissions From Tropical Wetlands: A Growing Threat To Global Climate Goals

Methane Emissions From Tropical Wetlands: A Growing Threat To Global Climate Goals
Tropical wetlands, long known for their ability to absorb vast amounts of carbon, are now emerging as a major contributor to methane emissions, significantly complicating global efforts to tackle...

Conflict-Affected Nations Demand Urgent Climate Funding At COP29

Conflict-Affected Nations Demand Urgent Climate Funding At COP29
As COP29 unfolds in Azerbaijan, conflict-affected nations are making a unified call to double climate funding to over $20 billion annually by 2026. This demand comes against the backdrop of...

Trump’s Return To Office Could Shift Global Geopolitics: Putin Holds Firm On Ukraine, While Other Conflicts Face Uncertain Future*

Trump’s Return To Office Could Shift Global Geopolitics: Putin Holds Firm On Ukraine, While Other Conflicts Face Uncertain Future*
As former U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to re-enter the White House, the geopolitical landscape is bracing for significant shifts. Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly expressed his...

World Bank's Record Climate Finance: Implications For Global Development

World Bank's Record Climate Finance: Implications For Global Development
The World Bank Group announced on Thursday that it delivered a record $42.6 billion in climate finance during fiscal 2024, marking a significant 10% increase from the previous year's $38.6 billion....

People

Trump Declines Further Debates As Harris Emerges As Debate Winner In Polls

Trump Declines Further Debates As Harris Emerges As Debate Winner In Polls
Republican nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he would not participate in a third presidential debate against his Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala...

Kamala Harris Targets GOP Economic Criticism With New Policy Proposals

Kamala Harris Targets GOP Economic Criticism With New Policy Proposals
Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday presented a comprehensive economic policy agenda aimed at countering criticisms from Republicans and addressing key middle-class concerns. Speaking in Raleigh,...

Musk Gives To An Organisation That Supports Trump's Election: Bloomberg

Musk Gives To An Organisation That Supports Trump's Election: Bloomberg
According to a Bloomberg story quoting sources, billionaire Elon Musk, who has been criticising US President Joe Biden more and more, has contributed to a political organisation that aims to elect...

New Study Finds People Who Were Class Bullies Could Make Higher Incomes In Their Middle Age

New Study Finds People Who Were Class Bullies Could Make Higher Incomes In Their Middle Age
A recent study challenges the widely held belief that school bullies would eventually get their comeuppance by indicating that they are likely to end up with greater earnings. The Institute for...

In A New York Corporate Fraud Lawsuit, Trump Slapped Fines And Interest Of $454 Million

In A New York Corporate Fraud Lawsuit, Trump Slapped Fines And Interest Of $454 Million
A New York judge ruled in the former president's civil business fraud trial on Friday, ordering him to pay a total of approximately $454 million in penalties.   According to an attorney...