China, known as the world’s largest producer and consumer of beer, is projected to experience a surge in beer consumption in the latter part of 2024. CGS International foresees a rebound in beer consumption following a decline in volumes during the first half of the year. This resurgence is expected to be driven by various
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Taiwan’s defense ministry has reported an escalation in missile tests conducted by China in the far northern region of Inner Mongolia. This has put Taiwan’s air defense forces on high alert, given the close proximity of the missile tests to the island nation. The ministry stated that it had detected “multiple waves of test launches”
The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw an impressive surge to a new high with gains from Home Depot and Caterpillar, showcasing a shift in investor sentiment towards stocks outside of the typical technology leaders. This move marked a notable moment as the Dow surpassed the 40,000 milestone, a level it had not reached since late
The UK economy saw growth of 0.4% in May, according to flash figures released by the Office for National Statistics. This surpasses the 0.2% expansion forecasted by economists in a Reuters poll. The British pound strengthened against the US dollar following the announcement, reaching a four-month high. After a shallow recession in the first quarter
In the last five years, Chinese exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have experienced a remarkable surge in growth, with inflows reaching new highs year after year. According to Morningstar, the annual inflows to China ETFs have nearly quintupled over the past three years, indicating a significant increase in investor interest and participation in the Chinese market. Morningstar’s
Barcelona, Spain, known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and beautiful beaches, is currently facing a crisis due to mass tourism. The city has been grappling with the negative effects of overtourism for years, and tensions reached a boiling point recently. Protesters, fed up with the influx of tourists, took to the streets of Barceloneta
The Asia-Pacific markets opened with a mixed performance on Monday as investors eagerly awaited key economic data releases from both the U.S. and China later in the week. Overnight election results in France added to the uncertainty, as the left-wing New Popular Front coalition clinched the largest number of seats but fell short of an
Mainland China investors have been closely monitoring the performance of U.S. stocks, while also expressing disappointment in the lackluster performance of stocks in China. Despite clear macroeconomic differences, there were several Chinese stocks in the first half of the year that saw significant gains, including some artificial intelligence companies. One notable example is Foxconn Industrial
As Hurricane Beryl made its way through the Gulf of Mexico and towards the south Texas coast, it left behind a trail of destruction. Starting as a Category 2 hurricane in Tulum, Mexico, the storm toppled trees and caused havoc in the area. Thankfully, there were no reported injuries or deaths in Mexico due to
The recent British election night brought about a significant surprise with the unexpected gains seen by the right-wing Reform UK party. Exit polls are indicating that the party, led by Nigel Farage, is forecasted to secure 13 seats in the U.K.’s parliament, a vast improvement from the zero seats it held in the 2019 general