AvatarBryan SchutteAvatarAvatar2 hours agoSeven countries now generate almost 100% of their electricity from renewable energy in ‘irreversible tipping point’ momentUNILAD Tech - Rebekah JordanLast week, we had some disconcerting news from UN Climate Chief, Simon Stiell, who announced we only have 'two years left to save the world' from the …
AvatarBryan SchutteAvatarAvatar1 day agoIMF raises growth forecast for ‘overheated’ US economy and urges caution on rate cutsverified_publisherCNNLondon CNN — The US economy’s standout performance will be a major driver of global growth this year but could make America’s inflation problem harder to solve, according to the International Monetary Fund. The IMF upgraded Tuesday its forecast for US economic growth to 2.7% this year — 0.6 …
AvatarBryan SchutteAvatarAvatar1 day agoMicrosoft’s $1.5B check for G42 shows growing US-China riftverified_publisherTechCrunch - Rita LiaoAs the Gulf region gains strategic importance in the tech war between the U.S. and China, Microsoft is making a big move into one of the Middle East’s oil-rich countries. On Monday evening, Microsoft announced a $1.5 billion investment in Group 42 Holdings (G42), the Abu Dhabi-based AI company that …
AvatarBryan SchutteAvatarAvatar5 days agoWeek Ahead for FX, Bonds: Economic Indicators Under Scrutiny; China Data in FocusThe Wall Street Journal. - Fabiana Negrin OchoaInvestors will continue to scrutinize U.S. data, including retail sales and industrial production, after recent higher-than-expected inflation figures suggested the Federal Reserve could be slower to cut interest rates than previously thought. European indicators will also be watched closely as the …
AvatarBryan SchutteAvatarAvatar6 days agoWould America dare to bring down a Chinese bank?verified_publisherThe EconomistIf any politician has the demeanour to ease tensions with Beijing, it is Janet Yellen. America’s treasury secretary comes across as a twinkly eyed …
AvatarBryan SchutteAvatarAvatarMaps show where trillions of cicadas will emerge in the U.S. this springAOL - Caitlin O'KaneTrillions of periodical cicadas will emerge from the ground this spring, bringing with them their loud buzzing and molted exoskeletons. Here's where you will be able to see cicadas in the U.S. When are the cicadas coming in 2024? There are two groups of periodical cicadas – those that emerge every 13 …
AvatarBryan SchutteAvatarAvatarChina Shock 2.0 Sparks Global Backlash Against Flood of Cheap GoodsThe Wall Street Journal. - Jason DouglasTo revive its economic fortunes, China is flooding the world with cheap goods, a multitrillion-dollar sequel to the China shock that hit global manufacturing more than two decades ago. This time around, the world is fighting back.
AvatarBryan SchutteAvatarAvatarWhy aren't wildflowers bursting everywhere? Don't expect a superbloomverified_publisherLos Angeles Times - Jeanette MarantosWe have lots of plant-related activities to tell you about this month, but first, a few words about California’s favorite blooms: They’re late. We are starting to see some wildflowers popping in Southern California, but the eagerly anticipated displays have been sparse so far, likely due to the rain …
AvatarBryan SchutteAvatarAvatarAmerican Oil Is Muscling Into OPEC+ Markets All Over the Worldverified_publisherBloomberg - By Devika Krishna KumarOne major beneficiary of sanctions on Russian and Venezuelan oil? US suppliers who’ve muscled their way into markets once dominated by OPEC and its …
AvatarBryan SchutteAvatarAvatarCalifornia is gripped by economic problems, with no easy fixverified_publisherThe EconomistHOME TO MANY of America’s most progressive policies, from criminal justice to vehicle emissions, California serves a unique role as a punchbag for …
AvatarBryan SchutteAvatarAvatarThe Golden Rules of Retirement Travelverified_publisherCondé Nast Traveler - By Stacey LastoeA well-traveled crew of retirees share their savviest tips and tricks—from travel days to avoid, to must-pack items. This is part of a collection of stories celebrating the many shapes retirement travel can take. Read more here. Bonni and Bob Gumport travel regularly in their retirement. Not beholden …
AvatarBryan SchutteAvatarAvatarHow China Will Be Challenged By a 100-Year StormTIME - Ray DalioA few years ago, President Xi Jinping started warning that a 100-year big storm is coming. As is typical of the early days of a hurricane, one can now feel it. The circumstances and the mood in China have indisputably changed to become more threatening. These changes are mostly due to big cycle …