The atmosphere was electric as former President Donald Trump made his first public appearance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Despite facing an assassination attempt just days before, Trump arrived at the event wearing a bandage over his right ear but otherwise in good spirits. The crowd erupted into cheers and chants as he
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Bitcoin experienced a significant surge, reaching a two-week high on Monday, as speculations surrounding the U.S. presidential election intensified. The value of the world’s largest cryptocurrency soared by 6% to $63,594.39, according to CoinGecko. The rally was attributed to the betting markets indicating a higher probability of victory for the crypto-friendly candidate, Donald Trump. The
China, the largest producer and consumer of beer globally, is anticipated to experience a resurgence in beer consumption in the second half of the year. This resurgence is expected to be driven by premium beer offerings, particularly in light of sporting events such as Euro 2024, Copa Americana, and the Paris Olympics. Analysts at CGS
Taiwan’s defense ministry has an important role in monitoring the military activities of its neighboring country, China. Given China’s view of Taiwan as its own territory, it is crucial for Taiwan to keep a close watch on all Chinese military activities. Recent reports from Taiwan’s defense ministry have highlighted the monitoring of missile tests in
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has reached a new high, breaking the 40,000 mark on the strength of gains in companies like Home Depot and Caterpillar. This surge comes as investors are starting to shift their focus to stocks outside of the technology sector. The Dow gained an impressive 456 points, or 1.1%, to set
The recent flash figures published by the Office for National Statistics revealed that the U.K. economy experienced a growth of 0.4% in May. This growth surpassed the monthly expansion forecasted by experts, indicating a positive turn in the economic landscape of the country. The surge in economic activity caused the British pound to rise to
The Chinese exchange-traded funds market has experienced a remarkable surge in growth over the past five years, setting new records for inflows and total assets under management (AUM) year after year. According to a report by Morningstar, the annual inflows to China ETFs nearly quintupled over the last three years, indicating a significant trend towards
The recent events in Barcelona, Spain, have highlighted a growing concern over mass tourism and its impact on the city. Protesters took to the streets, hurling objects, and spraying water guns at unsuspecting travelers, all while chanting “tourists go home.” The small neighborhood of Barceloneta turned into a battleground as activists used police-style tape to
As Asia-Pacific markets opened on Monday, investors were met with mixed results. This was in anticipation of key economic data being released later in the week from both the U.S. and China. Additionally, election results from France indicated a hung parliament, adding to the uncertainty in the market. Overnight, France’s left-wing New Popular Front coalition
Investors in Mainland China have been closely monitoring the performance of U.S. stocks, particularly those in the technology sector, while expressing disappointment over lackluster returns in their home market. However, a deeper analysis of the first-half performance of Chinese stocks reveals some notable success stories, especially in the field of artificial intelligence. One such standout