US auto market rebounds: hybrids and EVs drive growth amid changing policies
The US auto market recovered strongly in 2024. It was the best sales year since 2019.
Total new vehicle sales rose by 2.7%, reaching nearly...
What are the consequences of China’s control over critical minerals?
The critical minerals required to make the magnets in wind turbines and the battery in your electric vehicle are controlled by China.
This dominance gives...
H5N1 (bird flu) threat minimal for humans, says NIH
US authorities said that H5N1 avian influenza A (bird flu) virus (HPAI H5N1) is still a low risk to humans. Health experts believe that...
US mortgage rates near 7% as homebuyers edge away
The new year has kicked off with mortgage rates edging even closer to 7%. This shift, noted in recent data from Freddie Mac and...
US stock market outlook for 2025
US stock market gains over the past couple of years have been impressive. The S&P 500 achieved two consecutive years of annual returns of...
China’s economy: resilience, growth, and future plans for stability
Manufacturing Activity Sees Steady Growth
China’s economy is showing some positive signs as its manufacturing sector reported growth in December, marking its third consecutive month...
Potential Bitcoin boom in 2025: what you need to know
As Bitcoin continues its upward trajectory, 2025 could become a pivotal year for the world’s best-known cryptocurrency.
Analysts, media experts, investors, and industry leaders predict...
Softchoice agrees to WWT’s C$1.8 billion buyout offer
Softchoice, a Toronto-based software and cloud services provider, has agreed to be acquired by World Wide Technology (WWT) for around C$1.8 billion (approximately $1.25...
Nvidia seals $800m Run:ai acquisition
Nvidia has wrapped up its deal to buy Israeli AI company Run:ai. Reports say the value of the deal rose to about $800 million,...
US homelessness increased in 2024, HUD report shows
Homelessness in the United States increased in 2024, according to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
A one-night count carried out in January...