Jan
06
2021
Coal usage, as a source of energy, could become a thing of the past (almost) thanks to China's goal to cut net carbon emissions by 2026 by cutting coal consumption.
Key points:
Internationally, there is a strong desire and a...
Dec
22
2020
Microsoft rolled out its new 365 Teams feature to track productivity in October 2020. In November Microsoft's productivity tracking feature was criticised heavily and eventually scaled back in December.
There is a legitimate and not to be underestimated concern about...
Dec
10
2020
Iron is on course to average $100/ton in 2020, the first time since 2013. China’s demand for iron ore, used in construction, is driving prices.
Key Points:
Iron ore is the best-performing major commodity of 2020, up almost up 38%....
Dec
02
2020
The Chinese economy grew 4.9% during the third quarter. China’s V-shaped recovery is a sign of a rebound in industrial production and base metals.
The expansion is lower than market expectations of a 5.2% growth.
China's recovery shows a...
May
20
2020
Tobacco giant British American Tobacco Plc's biotech subsidiary, Kentucky BioProcessing, has developed an experimental COVID-19 vaccine where pre-clinical tests showed positive responses and the first phase of human trials could begin as early as late June. Drug makers around...
