BUSINESS
Geopolitical risks cast a pall over Indian and other Asian economies
Asian bonds have become less attractive for investors. The premiums a borrower pays to own Indian or Indonesian bonds against US debt, hitting the lowest level since the global financial crisis (GFC) in 2008.
BUSINESS
In Pics | China’s worsening economic slowdown is rippling across the globe
Global investors have already pulled more than $10 billion from China’s stock markets, with most of the selling in blue chips. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Morgan Stanley have cut their targets for Chinese equities, with the former also warning of spillover risks to the rest of the region.
WORLD
The science behind Japan's plan to empty nuclear wastewater into Pacific: In Pics
Huge cranes are stationed across the site of Tokyo Electric Power Co.’s wrecked facility, while some areas have been covered with giant dome-like structures as work continues to manage the removal of dangerous fuel debris
WORLD
In 5 charts: How China’s sputtering recovery is hurting crude prices
As China switches to stimulus mode to revive growth, here’s a rundown in five charts of the challenges to consumption it faces as the first half of the year draws to a close
MARKETS
In Pics: Five Key Charts to Watch in Global Commodity Markets This Week
Biodiesel fans will be keenly awaiting an announcement this week by the US Environmental Protection Agency on how much of the renewable product must be blended into the nation’s fuel supply. Meanwhile, European natural gas traders will be watching to see if the biggest weekly surge since August can be sustained. Here are five charts to consider in global commodity markets.
BUSINESS
In Pics: Apple plans major retail push with new stores across China, US
Apple is proposing 53 new, relocated or remodeled stores over the next four years, i.e, 2027. Apple looks to bring fresh luster to its 22-year-old retail operation, which is one of the world’s most venerated chains but also has contended with pandemic woes, customer service problems and labor unrest in recent years.
BUSINESS
Nvidia's stunning $184 billion surge; Five charts tell the story
The stock rose 24 percent on May 26, adding $184 billion to the Santa Clara, California-based company’s valuation.
WORLD
In Pics: Floating solar panels are being used around the world to power electric grids
In nearly a dozen countries around the world, floating solar farms are providing a welcome alternative to ground-mounted modules, with the potential to significantly boost clean power as the world races to cut carbon emissions.
WORLD
In Pics | Bengaluru among 6 cities emerging as new expat hotspots
In a world reshaped by infection, invasion and inflation, a clutch of cities is challenging the old order, luring companies and start-ups to burnish their credentials as a global city
