The ongoing trade tensions between China and the European Union have caused a stir in the electric vehicles industry. Wan Gang, the visionary behind China’s electric car strategy, recently spoke about the potential for Chinese investment in European electric vehicles as a way to move forward amidst these challenges. He highlighted the need for negotiations
Despite hopes for a rebound in the summer housing market following a lackluster spring, the latest data suggests that challenges still persist. Mortgage demand, a key indicator of the health of the housing market, remained stagnant for the second consecutive week. Total mortgage application volume saw only a marginal increase of 0.8% from the previous
The Biden administration recently announced that it will impose inflation penalties on 64 prescription drugs for the third quarter of this year. This decision aims to lower costs for certain older Americans enrolled in Medicare. President Joe Biden has been vocal about his commitment to reducing drug prices in the United States as part of
Southwest Airlines experienced a significant drop in its shares by about 4% in premarket trading after the carrier revised its second-quarter revenue forecast downwards. The airline cited changing booking patterns as the reason behind this adjustment. Originally estimating a decline of 1.5% to 3.5%, Southwest now expects a much larger fall of between 4% and
A recent report from Vanguard reveals that Americans are indeed saving more for their retirement through 401(k) plans. However, the report also highlights the fact that there is still a long way to go in terms of securing a financially stable retirement. Despite the positive trend of increased stock market returns and higher savings rates,
Europe’s approach to artificial intelligence has been primarily focused on regulation, as highlighted by Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands. While regulations are necessary to ensure ethical and safe AI development, Constantijn expressed concerns that Europe’s focus on regulation may hinder its ability to innovate and compete with global leaders like the U.S. and China. The
FedEx recently surprised investors with their fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report, causing their shares to rise by over 15% after hours. The company exceeded analysts’ expectations in both earnings and revenue, showcasing a strong performance in a competitive market. In the fiscal fourth quarter, FedEx reported adjusted earnings per share of $5.41, surpassing the expected $5.35.
The first half of the year showed a promising 2.9% increase in U.S. auto sales compared to the previous year. However, as the industry looks ahead to the rest of the year, concerns are mounting that this momentum may be difficult to sustain. Factors such as growing vehicle inventory levels, increasing incentives, and uncertainties surrounding
China’s yuan, also known as the “renminbi” or “RMB,” has long been aspiring to establish a more prominent role in the international financial market. In order for the yuan to gain more global acceptance, Bonnie Chan, CEO of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, emphasized the necessity for expanding its “applications” beyond just being used
In today’s society, a retirement savings crisis is looming, with many individuals facing the harsh reality of not having enough funds to support themselves during their retirement years. However, there is a silver lining in the form of “super savers” – individuals who are diligently setting aside more than 10% of their salaries towards their