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Copper rallied to $9,000 a ton — its highest level in 11 months — on bets that a pick-up in global manufacturing activity will push up demand for industrial commodities. “The metal, seen as a bellwether of the global economy, has surged this week as investors warm to the idea that the worst of a global downturn is past. Commodities are ‘in the first throes of a cyclical upswing,'” Macquarie Group Ltd. said in a note. Optimism about copper demand is accompanied by emerging supply stress. Smelters in China this week held a crisis meeting on how to cope with…

Bitcoin witnessed a turbulent decline to a one-week low on Friday amidst a flurry of investor activity, marking a significant retreat from its recent record-breaking surge. The downturn was attributed to profit-taking maneuvers by investors, coupled with apprehensions spurred by an unexpected rise in U.S. inflation figures, dampening hopes of imminent interest rate adjustments and dampening enthusiasm for riskier assets. Experiencing a more than 5% drop during the Asian trading session, Bitcoin touched $66,629.96 before slightly recuperating to a 3.5% decrease in its value. This fluctuation followed a remarkable climb to a peak of $73,803.25 the previous day, marking a…

Lori Shelton can’t fathom ever having the money to buy a home — and that’s a major reason why so many voters feel down on the economy ahead of this year’s presidential election. Shelton, 67, drives an Uber to help pay rent in Aurora, Colorado. An advance on her pay covered her apartment’s security deposit. But it also cut into her next paycheck, leaving her bank account dangerously low when the rent was due — a cycle that never seems to end. “I’m always one step behind,” said Shelton, her voice choking up. “It’s a nightmare, it’s a freaking nightmare…

About 22 miles southeast of Mumbai’s congested airport lies a new project helmed by the Adani Group. The $2.1 billion endeavor in Navi Mumbai symbolizes India’s vast infrastructure revamp under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The airport, resembling India’s national flower, plans to handle 20 million passengers initially, scaling up to 90 million by 2032. The project aligns with Modi’s vision of India’s development, yet it faces challenges. Competing with global hubs like Dubai and London, the airport aims to attract international traffic. However, operational efficiency and attracting airlines remain crucial. Adani Airport aims to expedite passenger flow and expects a…

Top hedge funds and private equity firms including Citadel, KKR & Co., and Blackstone Inc. are discussing ways to blunt penalties by the Securities and Exchange Commission stemming from their use of disappearing messaging apps. With the regulator stepping up efforts to police Wall Street’s electronic communications, the firms have held talks about how to design a legal strategy and what potential settlements could look like, according to people familiar with the discussions. Their goal is to minimize any fines and ensure that if they reach a settlement, no firm is singled out for a harsher penalty, said the people,…

NISTF  NPSCY  Shares of US Steel (X) saw a decline this morning following President Biden’s intervention in the steel manufacturer’s potential acquisition by Japan’s Nippon Steel (NPSCY, 5401.T). Biden emphasized the significance of “maintaining robust American steel companies powered by American steelworkers.”

An Australian computer scientist who has professed to be the brains behind bitcoin has been officially refuted by a judge at London’s High Court. Craig Wright, who has long asserted himself as the inventor of the cryptocurrency under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, had his claims dismissed in a ruling on Thursday. Wright’s assertions stemmed from his alleged authorship of a 2008 white paper, considered the cornerstone document of bitcoin, released under the name “Satoshi Nakamoto.” The Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) instigated legal proceedings against Wright to prevent him from suing bitcoin developers, seeking a definitive judgment that he is…

America’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm is officially open, a long-awaited moment that helps pave the way for a succession of large wind farms. Danish wind energy developer Ørsted and the utility Eversource built a 12-turbine wind farm called South Fork Wind 35 miles (56 kilometers) east of Montauk Point, New York. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will be on Long Island Thursday to announce that the turbines are delivering clean power to the local electric grid. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is expected to attend. Achieving commercial scale is a turning point for the industry, but what’s next? Experts say…

Italy’s antitrust regulator AGCM has announced a significant penalty against three TikTok units, totaling 10 million euros ($10.94 million), citing insufficient content checks on its platform that could potentially harm young or vulnerable users. TikTok, a subsidiary of Chinese firm ByteDance, along with other social media giants like Facebook and Instagram’s parent company Meta Platforms, are facing increasing regulatory scrutiny worldwide to safeguard underage users. According to AGCM, TikTok has failed to implement adequate measures to prevent the spread of harmful content and has not fully adhered to its own guidelines, despite reassuring users that the platform is a safe…

Hyundai Motor Co and its affiliate Kia Corp have revealed plans to recall nearly 170,000 electric vehicles (EVs) in South Korea following the discovery of software issues in the charging systems, as confirmed by South Korea’s transport ministry on Thursday. The recall will affect approximately 169,332 EVs from Hyundai, including five models from the Ioniq-series and Genesis lineup. Additionally, Kia will recall 56,016 EVs. According to the ministry, errors have been detected in the software of the integrated charging control units used in these Hyundai and Kia EVs. These errors could potentially hinder the charging of a low-voltage battery, increasing…