Category: energy

Jun 30

French Far Right Holds Strong Lead Ahead of Vote: What to Watch

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business President Emmanuel Macron’s decision three weeks ago to call snap elections overturned any semblance of political stability in France and opened the door to the possibility of the first far-right government in the modern republic. Author of the article: Bloomberg News William Horobin Published Jun 30, 2024  •  5 minute […]
Jun 29

Mauritania Leader Seeks Reelection As Nation’s Set to Become a Gas Producer

Article content (Bloomberg) — Mauritania’s incumbent president is likely to secure a second term in elections on Saturday, providing investors with an assurance of policy continuity in a European Union ally that’s on the cusp of becoming a gas producer. President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani’s chances of being reelected were boosted by the ruling Equity Party’s […]
Jun 29

A Stock Trader’s Guide to Navigating Britain’s General Election

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Homebuilders, energy companies and a 500-year-old postal firm are among the stocks most exposed to the outcome of Britain’s July 4 election as the opposition Labour Party prepares to take power. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Joe Easton Published Jun 29, 2024  •  5 minute read 9n6ninftjat2dafcqx53io9t_media_dl_1.png Morningstar Direct […]
Jun 28

UK Economy Grew Faster Than Expected as Consumers Spent More

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Britain’s economy bounced out of recession with the strongest growth in more than two years and faster than previously estimated, with services and consumer spending both driving the gains. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Irina Anghel, Philip Aldrick and Andrew Atkinson Published Jun 28, 2024  •  Last updated 0 minutes […]
Jun 26

Exxon Backs EV Demand Growth to Turn Its Lithium Bet Into a Win

Article content (Bloomberg) — Exxon Mobil Corp. said lithium demand will grow despite a years-long slump in prices, a scenario that would help its traditional oil business co-exist with a foray into producing the battery material that’s key for electric vehicles. “What we’re seeing right now in lithium is the sentiment is bearish,” Patrick Howarth, […]
Jun 25

Vietnam’s SeABank Plans to Issue Nation’s First Blue Bond

Article content (Bloomberg) — Vietnamese lender Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank plans to issue the country’s first blue bond as part of a $150 million financing package from the International Finance Corporation. IFC will subscribe the $25 million dollar-denominated five-year blue bond issued by the bank, as well as $50 million in five-year dollar-denominated […]