Tag: US

Climate disasters – Will a special fund be set up for them?

It looks like the European Union's proposal to address the funding situation for countries affected by climate disasters could pass.

Is the US slowing down its own solar development?

The US may be slowing down its own solar energy development with its import laws. These are aimed at China, making it harder to import panels.

Will a new $12 billion chip factory be built in the US?

The world's largest contract chip maker is about to build a new chip factory in Arizona. The factory should cost $12 billion.
Meta will lay off 11 000 employees
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Meta will lay off 11 000 employees

Reasons include fluctuations in the company's market value, a decline in advertising revenue and uncertainty about its future direction.

US midterm elections – how can they affect markets?

Can the midterm elections affect the markets more significantly? Are there any segments that could do better in the period ahead?

Why are soybean and wheat prices rising?

In recent days, we have seen prices of foods such as soybeans and wheat rise. Why is this and what is the condition of the market?

Snap delivered poor results – shares fall by 30%

Snap has delivered disappointing results for the third consecutive quarter. It is even the slowest revenue growth in its history.

Is Alcoa showing a problem in the aluminum market?

A surprising quarterly loss for aluminium giant Alcoa, means more concern about the state of the global economy.

US boosts production of minerals for electric car batteries

US President Joe Biden has allocated $2.8 billion to boost US production of minerals for electric vehicle batteries.

US refiners prepare for possible fuel export ban

President Joe Biden has hinted that a ban may be in the works. What would that mean for refiners and the market?
US considering restrictions on Russian aluminum imports
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US considering restrictions on Russian aluminum imports

As part of a possible response to Russia's actions in Ukraine, the US is considering restricting imports of Russian aluminum.

Cathie Wood – economy and a critique of the Fed

The head of Ark Invesment has sent an open letter to the Fed. She went on to describe her view of the current situation.