Category: BLOOM

Oct 19

Russia Has No Plans Yet to Further Ease Diesel Export Rules

Article content (Bloomberg) — Russia doesn’t currently have plans to ease remaining restrictions on diesel exports, according to Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, indicating that there won’t be additional relief for the tight fuel market. “There are no decisions yet,” Novak told Bloomberg News in Beijing. “But if there are any problems, they will be […]
Oct 19

China’s Polluters Take Steps to Meet EU’s Carbon Tax Challenge

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business China’s environment ministry is asking large industrial polluters to tighten up their emissions reporting, as it adopts the procedures necessary to expand its national carbon market and prepare Chinese industry for the European Union’s carbon tax. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Bloomberg News Published Oct 18, 2023  •  3 […]
Oct 18

China Tells Gas Suppliers to Fill Storage Tanks Ahead of Winter

Article content (Bloomberg) — China’s regulator has asked its biggest state-owned natural gas suppliers to fill up storage facilities heading into the peak winter heating season, underscoring risks from rising geopolitical tensions to the nation’s energy security.  The National Energy Administration said China’s demand for gas is increasing and, while the domestic market is “generally […]
Oct 16

Germany’s Year of Frailty Is Seen Ending in Double-Dip Recession

Article content (Bloomberg) — Germany won’t escape a second recession this year as the economy long seen as Europe’s motor limps through persisting industrial weakness, according to forecasters.  Gross domestic product declined 0.2% in the quarter through September and will probably fall a further 0.1% before the end of 2023, Bloomberg’s survey of economists shows. […]
Oct 15

New Zealand Elects Center-Right Government for Post-Pandemic Era

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business New Zealanders have chosen a center-right government to manage mounting economic challenges in the aftermath of the pandemic, rejecting the left-leaning administration of Prime Minister Chris Hipkins. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Matthew Brockett Published Oct 14, 2023  •  4 minute read Join the conversation Christopher Luxon on Oct. […]
Oct 14

China’s Economy Is in Search of More Stable Footing

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business China’s economy isn’t yet on secure footing, as recent green shoots have been offset by lingering fears about the property crisis and a stubborn inability to revive confidence. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Bloomberg News Published Oct 14, 2023  •  7 minute read Join the conversation qovqw20no0vcee]r5kkpls4{_media_dl_1.png Sources: Brazil […]
Oct 14

Private Credit’s Secrecy Causes Watchdogs to Fret: Credit Weekly

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Risky private credit lending is vulnerable to higher interest rates and debt crunches, according to watchdogs across the globe that are seeking more transparency from the industry. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Katharine Hidalgo Published Oct 14, 2023  •  5 minute read Join the conversation sl2d80qljj29rmacg3ga3)g(_media_dl_1.png Source: Preqin Article […]