OECD cuts forecasts for global economic growth in 2019 and 2020
The OECD cut forecasts for global economic growth this year and in 2020 amid Brexit uncertainty and ongoing trade disputes.
The organization forecasts that...
Renewable energy growth in USA to continue in 2019, says Deloitte
According to Deloitte, the fundamental drivers of renewable energy growth last year are likely to continue this year in the US.
Deloitte's report - '2019...
A group of US billionaires are calling for a wealth tax on the assets...
A group of some of the richest people in America are urging US presidential candidates to back a “moderate” tax on assets of the...
Weekend Warrior Exercise: Comparable Heart Benefits to Regular Workouts
Concentrated physical activity over 1-2 days may offer the same cardiovascular protection as evenly spread exercise throughout the week.
For many individuals, finding time to...
Cambridge Analytica scandal – Information Commissioner’s Office fines Facebook £500k
The UK's Information Commissioner's Office has fined Facebook £500k over the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Half-a-million pounds is the maximum possible. According to the Information...
PG&E files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after California wildfires
The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) submitted a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in the Northern District of California on Tuesday.
The power provider has...
IMF cuts global growth forecasts for 2019 and 2020
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) lowered its global growth forecasts for 2019 and 2020 amid heightened trade and technology tensions.
According to its 'World...
US restricts China’s access to AI and chip components
The Biden administration has introduced new measures to block China’s access to key semiconductor technologies.
As of today, 140 Chinese companies, including major firms like...
High-speed stock traders, FBI investigates
Are high-speed stock traders engaged in insider trading or manipulating the stock market by inciting others with false orders? This is what the FBI...
Norway’s $1 trillion pension fund to cut investments in oil and gas
Norway’s trillion-dollar Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG), one of the world’s largest funds, announced that it will begin to divest from oil and gas...