The Chinese yuan has weakened to its lowest level in 16 months against the US dollar due to deflationary pressures. The CPI rose by only 0.1% in […]
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World’s largest economies and currencies
The different phases of economic cycles affect economies around the world. However, it is interesting to see that these top economies rarely lose the positions they hold. […]
China will not be the engine of oil again, as in the last 20 years
Geopolitics, economic growth, climate, monetary and fiscal policy… The commodities market is one of the most permeable to more and more catalysts and arguably one of the […]
China’s natural gas consumption increased by 11.9% in January-April
China’s natural gas consumption increased strongly in the first four months of 2024, and the country stepped up its green development efforts, official data showed. Apparent consumption […]
Five ways to make money trading oil
If investors are keen to get the most out of trading oil, they need to be aware of the supply and demand side. Crude oil has often […]
US imports from Mexico greater than imports from China
Data from Bank of America and others show that US imports from Mexico now exceed US imports from China. This is the first time in more than […]
India withdraws wheat and rice from the global market
In the spring of 2022, when global wheat prices skyrocketed due to Russia’s blockade of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, India seemed ready to help fill some of […]
Battery boom: €400 billion forecast, more than experts assumed so far
The race for market share against China has long since begun. The European Batteries Directive therefore not only aims to protect the environment and human rights along […]
Chinese shoppers will account for 40% of all luxury consumers by 2030
China’s richest people lean hard on quiet luxury, using stealth wealth as a weapon and mocking flashy, label-chasing luxury consumers. Firstly, people respect silk clothing. Then they […]
Regulators urged to review Hong Kong’s ties to the London Metal Exchange
The London Metal Exchange has been at the center of controversy since last year’s nickel crisis. Now a human rights group is calling for London regulators to […]
