Category: energy

Sep 22

France’s Government Is at Risk as Opponents Eye a Censure Motion

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business President Emmanuel Macron’s new government sparked an immediate angry reaction from across the political spectrum, raising the risk of a swift collapse that would further cloud the outlook for France’s stretched public finances. Author of the article: Bloomberg News William Horobin Published Sep 22, 2024  •  4 minute read hzcv9ojlxkxfgo89by2qn3k)_media_dl_1.png […]
Sep 22

South African Unity Government at 100 Days Amid Market Optimism

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business South Africa’s new government marks its 100th day in power on Sunday, and while the coalition has been credited with lifting market sentiment, it’s arguably President Cyril Ramaphosa’s earlier reforms that are driving the current optimism. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Colleen Goko, S’thembile Cele and Adelaide Changole Published […]
Sep 21

Trafigura’s New Boss Is Ex-Soldier Who Says Profit Comes First

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Richard Holtum is preparing to become the third CEO in Trafigura’s history. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Jack Farchy, Archie Hunter and Alfred Cang Published Sep 21, 2024  •  6 minute read 1s[b5[2i11]}088){4q{tk{u_media_dl_1.png Trafigura company filings Article content (Bloomberg) — A couple of months ago, the man in line to be […]
Sep 20

Hungary Touts Booming Russian Business Links in Standoff With EU

Article content (Bloomberg) — Hungary hosted a Russian business forum in Budapest on Friday, showcasing booming links with Moscow that have alienated the country’s European Union and NATO allies. Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government, which holds the EU’s rotating presidency through December, says it observes sanctions against Russia that were passed over its objections, while […]
Sep 17

US Retail Sales Post Surprise Gain, Helped by Online Stores

Article content (Bloomberg) — US retail sales unexpectedly rose in August, supported by online purchases that masked more mixed results at other merchants. The value of retail purchases, unadjusted for inflation, increased 0.1% after a revised 1.1% gain in July, Commerce Department data showed Tuesday. Excluding autos and gasoline stations, sales advanced for fourth month. […]
Sep 15

Adani, AfDB Get $1.3 Billion Concession for Kenya Power Lines

Article content (Bloomberg) — The Kenya Electricity Transmission Co. has awarded Adani Group and a unit of the African Development Bank a public-private partnership concession to construct high-voltage power lines, according to an adviser of the East African nation’s president. “The government through Ketraco has awarded PPP concessions to Adani and Africa50 to build new […]