Category: BLOOM

Apr 29

Turkey’s Erdogan Returns to Campaign Trail After Stomach Illness

Article content (Bloomberg) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made his first public appearance since a health scare that sidelined him just weeks ahead of the nation’s election.  Erdogan on Saturday visited Teknofest in Istanbul, an aerospace and technology festival which targets mostly young people, and spoke for about 30 minutes.  Article content Turkey’s leader […]
Apr 29

Charting the Global Economy: Inflation in US Remains Stubborn

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Two key US inflation gauges showed persistent price pressures in recent months, buttressing the case for another Federal Reserve interest-rate hike next week. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Molly Smith and Vince Golle Published Apr 29, 2023  •  3 minute read Join the conversation 3hk16ep1pm]v2ubl5j0q)8v3_media_dl_1.png Source: Bloomberg Article content […]
Apr 28

Canada Economy Begins to Stall as Higher Interest Rates Bite

Article content (Bloomberg) — Canada’s economy geared down as expected in the first quarter, reinforcing the central bank’s decision to stop raising interest rates. Article content Preliminary data suggest gross domestic product contracted 0.1% in March, led by decreases in retail, wholesale and mining sectors, Statistics Canada reported Friday in Ottawa. That followed a 0.1% […]
Apr 23

German Public-Sector Deal Sees Pay Rise for 2.5 Million Workers

Article content (Bloomberg) — German public-sector workers struck a wage deal with employers, capping a confrontational series of negotiations that saw repeated strikes in Europe’s largest economy. Article content Staff will receive staggered one-time payments totaling 3,000 euros ($3,300) through February 2024. After that, salaries will rise by 200 euros on a permanent basis, and […]
Apr 22

A Canadian Businessman Spent $1 Million to Offset His Carbon Footprint

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business After calculating his lifetime carbon emissions, Craig Cohon drained his pension to offset them, and began a 2,600-mile trek to raise awareness. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Olivia Rudgard Published Apr 22, 2023  •  6 minute read Join the conversation Article content (Bloomberg) — Craig Cohon has had an unusual […]
Apr 22

Top Cleaning Products Waste Water. Will Concentrated Versions Help?

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Companies are selling everything from tile cleaner to toothpaste tablets in concentrated form, touting the benefits of reduced packaging and water use. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Daniela Sirtori-Cortina Published Apr 22, 2023  •  5 minute read Join the conversation A Windex Dissolve reusable bottle with a concentrated pod. […]
Apr 21

EU Lawmakers Set to Call for 2030 Methane-Reduction Goal

Article content (Bloomberg) — European Union lawmakers are set to back tough requirements for fossil fuel producers to rein in emissions of one of the most potent greenhouse gases. Article content Deputies from Parliament’s industry and environment committees are expected to vote next week in favor of setting a 2030 methane-reduction target before 2026, according […]