Chinese manufacturers are claiming a bigger piece of Europe’s electric-car market, putting more pressure on policymakers and long-established car companies to respond. Sales of battery-powered EVs from Chinese brands have hit a new high, adding fuel to debates over tariffs, subsidies, and competition in the region. What’s happening? In Western Europe, Chinese marques made up…
August 13, 2026 HONG KONG – From streetside eateries to fine dining tables across the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, a familiar bottle quietly anchors countless meals, serving as an old friend conjuring up the city’s everyday flavors. Its name is Pat Chun — a 94-year-old brand and one of the city’s most prominent sauce…
Soon after Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada ordered government workers to stop using smartphones in June, the ban was also imposed in the world of academia. A 29-year-old student in the capital Kabul said a staffer had “visited the classrooms and announced that from now onwards, we are not allowed to bring smartphones to the university”….
Jamie Dimon oversees the largest bank in the U.S., serving as CEO and Chairman of JPMorgan Chase for the last 20 years. That gives him a front row seat to the financial markets, and he’s never been shy about sharing what he sees with the investment community at large. When he has something to say,…
1 An insight into some of the details behind La Liga giants Barcelona’s latest proposal for Manchester City star Rodri has been forthcoming on Wednesday. This comes amid widespread confirmation that the Blaugrana have upped the financial stakes in their efforts to bring the former Ballon d’Or winner to Catalunya’s capital. Rodri is of course…
The black box around Xi Jinping’s corruption crackdown has long fueled political gossip in China. Now, an underground market is emerging for selling purported secrets on who might be next to fall. Across China’s tightly controlled internet, authorities are playing whack-a-mole to stop shadowy users who peddle access to groups claiming to leak…
Created on August 12, 2026 Bullish view Bearish view The EUR/USD pair was unchanged on Wednesday, continuing a performance that started on July 31 after the last Federal Reserve interest rate decision and US Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) report. It was trading at 1.1542, a few points below this month’s high of 1.1580. German, Italian,…
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Wednesday the AI data center trade is reclaiming its place at the center of the market. “Today was one of those days where if you bet against the data center, you got trampled,” the “Mad Money” host said. “Of course the best time to buy was when Situational Awareness was forced…
1 An up-and-coming member of the goalkeeper ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona has this week made the call to bring a close to his time with the club. This comes amid widespread confirmation that Áron Yaakobishvili is on the verge of a move to Spanish football’s 2nd tier, to link up with Almería. Yaakobishvili,…
A new Resident Evil poster captures a nightmarish still from the official trailer. The movie is adapted from the famous survival horror game by the director of Weapons and Barbarian. The terrifying poster offers audiences a glimpse into a world of zombie gore. The poster was shared online ahead of the movie’s theatrical release. It…