Energy-Guzzling AI Is Also the Future of Energy Savings
Data centers need more power because of artificial intelligence, but other buildings can use the technology to conserve.
Gold Futures Hit New Record on Central Bank Buying, Safe-Haven Demand
Gold futures have set another record high, with the rally driven by central bank purchases, safe-haven demand and geopolitical tensions.
IEA Expects Global Oil-Demand Growth to Slow Further in 2025
The International Energy Agency cut its forecast for oil-demand growth this year and said the pace of expansion is set to further decelerate in 2025 as the post-pandemic rebound runs its course and the electric-vehicle rollout weighs on consumption.
U.K. Edges Toward Recovery But Rate-Cuts Remain in Focus
The U.K. economy continued to grow slowly in February as it looks to climb out a shallow slump, though calls will likely remain for the Bank of England to add some vigour with interest-rate cuts starting in June.
China Exports Rise as Trade Tensions Mount
Exports picked up in the first quarter of the year, a sign that Beijing's push to lift growth by propping up manufacturing is getting results.
China Seeks to Boost Stock Market Supervision
China has issued new national-level guidelines aimed at addressing stock-market volatility, including tightening supervision of new listings.
Garcia's Take: ESG Risk Management Rises as ESG Investing Fades
Companies and private-equity firms are increasingly concerned about ESG-related risks, even as investment strategies with that label have fallen out of favor.
U.S., Japan, Philippines Boost Ties With Chip, Nickel Deals
The U.S. and Japan have outlined plans to invest in infrastructure, semiconductor and nickel projects in the Philippines as the three countries seek to deepen ties amid tensions with China.
Oil Giants Pivot to Plastics. Sizing Up a Historic Glut.
With gasoline's days numbered, oil companies are sending huge amounts of their production to chemical plants for plastic. What it means for companies and the environment.
Interest Rates Have Investors Worried. Profits Give Them Comfort.
A stronger-than-expected economy portends fewer rate cuts this year as well as improving earnings.
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