Nickel mining in Indonesia has seen a significant surge in recent years, propelling the country to become the world’s top producer of this essential metal. Currently, Indonesia boasts over 14 active mines, supplying more than 40% of the global demand for nickel. This growth is largely attributed to the metal’s crucial role in electric vehicle
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Is central banking truly as boring as some may think? Departing Swiss National Bank Chairman Thomas Jordan doesn’t seem to think so. In a recent interview, Jordan defended his tenure at the central bank, emphasizing the importance of staying focused on the task at hand and fulfilling the mandate of the institution. He believes that
The U.S. Department of Justice has taken a firm stance in requiring China-based ByteDance to sell TikTok‘s U.S. assets due to concerns about national security. The department argues that TikTok, under Chinese ownership, poses a significant threat because of its access to vast amounts of personal data of Americans. The fear is that China could
China’s industrial profits have seen a 3.6% year-on-year rise in June, a significant improvement from the 0.7% gain in May. Despite this positive trend, the first half of the year only saw a 3.5% increase, slightly higher than the 3.4% growth in the preceding period. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) attributed this growth to
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has decided to postpone the highly anticipated listing of Pershing Square’s U.S. closed-end fund. This decision was communicated through a notice on the New York Stock Exchange’s website. The initial public offering of Pershing Square USA Ltd., with the ticker PSUS, has been delayed with no specific date announced for the
Disney and Marvel’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” has shattered expectations with a staggering $38.5 million in Thursday previews. This highly anticipated film is on track for a domestic opening of over $150 million, setting a new record for an R-rated movie. It is the first R-rated entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, making it a groundbreaking
One of Japan’s leading automakers, Toyota Motor, is making significant strides in the electric vehicle (EV) market with its plans to build a battery plant in Fukuoka. This new plant will supply batteries to a factory that produces the luxury Lexus brand cars, marking a strategic move for Toyota. The decision to build the battery
Apple, once a dominant player in the Chinese smartphone market, has seen its market share drop significantly in the second quarter. According to a report by Canalys, Apple’s market share in China shrank to 14% in the second quarter, down from 15% in the first quarter and 16% in the same period a year ago.
Juniper Networks recently reported a decrease in second-quarter revenue, falling short of analyst expectations. The company’s Q2 earnings per share (EPS) of $0.31 missed the consensus estimate of $0.44. Additionally, revenue for the quarter was $1.19 billion, below the projected $1.25 billion. These results revealed a 17% decline in revenue compared to the same period
The highly anticipated movie, Deadpool and Wolverine, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, is creating a buzz even before its release. According to sources in the box office industry, the movie is on track to shatter records for preview night numbers for an R-rated film. Initial projections suggest that Deadpool and Wolverine could bring in
This past week marked a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency markets as spot ether exchange-traded funds made their debut. Among the nine spot ether ETF applicants that received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission, Franklin Templeton was one of them. The firm introduced the Franklin Ethereum ETF (EZET), which has experienced a 10% decrease
The recent surge in the yen has caught the attention of traders and investors alike, with the currency poised for its strongest week in nearly three months. This unexpected turnaround comes after a period of weakness, during which the yen hit 38-year lows against the US dollar. The sudden shift in momentum can be attributed
Southwest Airlines recently announced a potential drop in unit revenue for the third quarter of the year. This decline is attributed to an oversupplied U.S. market, which has led airlines to discount tickets during a typically profitable period. The airline projected that unit revenue for the current quarter could decrease by as much as 2%
Imax recently reported a decrease in both revenue and profit for the last quarter. Sales fell by 9% to $89 million, but despite this decrease, the company managed to beat Wall Street estimates. The adjusted EBITDA was $31 million, down by 14%, and the adjusted earnings per share came in at 18 cents, compared to