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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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
As the Bank of England (BoE) prepares for its upcoming meeting, speculation looms large over whether the central bank will cut interest rates from their current 16-year high of 5.25%. With key policymakers remaining silent due to election rules, investors are left in the dark regarding the potential outcome of the decision. Interest rate futures
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%
In response to the surprise lowering of lending benchmarks to boost economic growth, five major state-owned Chinese banks have taken the initiative to cut deposit rates. Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), Agricultural Bank of China, China Construction Bank, Bank of China, and Bank of Communications have all announced varying reductions in their deposit
The recent tech sell-off has caught the attention of hedge fund manager Dan Niles, who views it as a sign that the trade is facing significant challenges. Niles pointed to Google parent Alphabet’s quarterly results as a key factor in highlighting investor impatience. Following the results, shares of Alphabet plummeted by 5%, prompting Niles to
ANZ Group recently disclosed that their investigations into bond sales, which are currently under regulatory scrutiny, have uncovered errors in data reporting. Despite these errors, the bank maintains that there is no evidence of market manipulation. The investigation aims to identify any irregularities in bond trading operations and hold accountable those responsible for any wrongdoing.
Recently, there has been a growing interest in the revival of the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo, Iowa, a nuclear plant that ceased operations in 2020 after 45 years of service. This move comes as demand for carbon-free energy is on the rise, amidst a historic surge in electricity consumption. NextEra Energy, the company
The job market in 2025 is showing signs of cooling down compared to the booming trends seen during the pandemic era. According to a new poll by WTW, a consulting firm, workers can expect a decrease in their annual raise for the upcoming year. The typical raise is projected to be 4.1% in 2025, down
The recent lackluster quarterly results from Tesla and Alphabet have sent shockwaves through the tech-heavy Nasdaq, leading to an expected weak opening for Wall Street. Tesla experienced an 8.5% slump in premarket trading, potentially losing over $65 billion in market value after reporting its lowest profit margin in more than five years. Similarly, Google parent