The Biden administration has rolled out what it calls a “super-emitter response program” Friday that’s intended to push the fossil-fuel industry to control how much atmosphere-warming methane it spews into Read more
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Why investors are fleeing Chinese assets as Xi tightens grip on power
China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, secured a groundbreaking third leadership term on Sunday and introduced a new Politburo Standing Committee stacked with loyalists in a clean sweep not seen since Read more
Singapore’s central bank tightens monetary policy in surprise move
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has tightened monetary policy to lean against price pressures becoming more persistent, in an unexpected move. Singapore’s central bank will re-center the mid-point of the Read more
Oil prices sink as China tightens COVID-19 restrictions
Oil futures slumped Monday after China imposed curbs on activity in an effort to squelch a rise in COVID-19 cases. Also, U.S. President Joe Biden was scheduled to visit Saudi Read more