Ukraine – the situation (September 6, 2022)

Summary/Overview Russia cut Nord Stream 1, its main natural gas pipeline to Europe, blaming it on sanctions and saying it would be long-lasting. Energy prices surged; European currencies dropped to multi-decade lows. Ukraine President’s office “explained” the Kherson offensive – or low visibility thereof – by telling the Wall Street Journal the goal was not […]

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Japan repeats warning against volatility as yen hits 24-year low

TOKYO: Japan’s top government spokesperson warned again on Fri (Sep 2) that this authorities were viewing currency moves using a high sense associated with urgency, as the yen slid to a fresh 24-year low against the dollar. “It’s important for currencies to move stably highlighting fundamentals. Sharp volatility is undesirable”,Continue Reading

How to make EVs without China’s supply chain

Two electrifying moves in recent weeks have the potential to ignite electric vehicle demand in the United States. First, Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act, expanding federal tax rebates for EV purchases. Then California approved rules to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035. The Inflation Reduction Act extends the Obama-era EV tax […]

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