Tag: BLOOM

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 […]
Jun 24

Climate Group Backed by TCI Billionaire Has a Transition Warning

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business A nonprofit backed by Chris Hohn, the billionaire money manager behind TCI Fund Management, says climate investors need to move into the highest-emitting sectors if they’re to effectively bring about a low-carbon energy transition. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Alastair Marsh Published Jun 24, 2024  •  3 minute read […]
Jun 22

Fed’s Key Inflation Gauges May Offer Path to Rate Cuts: Eco Week

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business The Federal Reserve’s favored inflation yardsticks are poised to show the tamest monthly advances since late last year — a stepping stone for officials to begin lowering interest rates, possibly as soon as September. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Vince Golle and Craig Stirling Published Jun 22, 2024  •  […]
Jun 22

Thai PM Touts Plans for Casinos, Nuclear Power in First TV Talk

Article content (Bloomberg) — Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin used his first monthly television address as the country’s leader to promote plans for legalizing casinos and building a nuclear power plant to curb illegal gambling and reduce electricity costs. Casinos would bring gambling businesses under the government’s control, while a nuclear power plant would ease […]