Burry of ‘Big Short’ fame reveals large bearish bet against Tesla
The family office run by “Big Short” investor Michael Burry has disclosed a large bearish bet via options on Tesla Inc (TSLA.O).
London’s ‘Golden Age’ as Europe’s financial capital is over, says NatWest chair
The City of London’s ‘Golden Age’ as Europe’s financial capital is over following Brexit, but it will remain a major and profitable centre, NatWest (NWG.L) bank chairman Howard Davies said on Tuesday.
China bans financial, payment institutions from cryptocurrency business
China has banned financial institutions and payment companies from providing services related to cryptocurrency transactions, and warned investors against speculative crypto trading.
Asia snubs IEA’s call to stop new fossil fuel investments
Asian energy officials on Wednesday disputed the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) call for no new oil, natural gas and coal investments for the world to be able to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, viewing that approach as too narrow.
Biden pitches $174 bln EV plan in Michigan, takes truck for a spin
President Joe Biden made the case on Tuesday for his $174 billion electric-vehicle proposal, urging automakers not to build zero-emission vehicles abroad for U.S. consumers – and even got to take a new zero-emission truck out for a drive.
Senate Democrat proposes $52 billion for U.S. chips production, R&D
U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer unveiled revised bipartisan legislation late Tuesday to approve $52 billion to significantly boost U.S. semiconductor chip production and research over five years.
Analysis: To tackle climate change, China must overhaul its vast power grid
One of the most pressing challenges for China to meet its pledge to cap carbon emissions this decade and pivot toward renewables is overhauling its electricity grid, the world’s largest, officials and analysts say.
IOC reassures anxious Japan Olympics will be safe
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) reassured an anxious Japan on Wednesday that the Tokyo Olympics would be safe for athletes as well as the host community, amid mounting opposition to the Games and fears it will fuel a spike in COVID-19 cases.
FTSE 100 drops as commodity stocks weigh, inflation doubles
London’s FTSE 100 slipped on Wednesday, dragged down by heavyweight commodity stocks, while a bigger-than-expected jump in inflation stoked fears that the central bank may tighten its monetary policy earlier than expected.
Bitcoin slides below $40,000 after China’s fresh crypto curbs
Bitcoin tumbled below the $40,000 mark on Wednesday hitting a 3-1/2 month low and dragging down other digital coins after China imposed fresh curbs on transactions involving cryptocurrencies.
