China, being the world’s largest producer and consumer of beer, is projected to witness a consumption rebound in the latter part of this year. This shift is expected to lean towards premium beer offerings due to various factors including sporting events and warmer weather conditions. Analysts at CGS International anticipate a surge in beer consumption
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Recently, Taiwan’s defense ministry has reported a concerning increase in missile tests being conducted by China in its far northern region of Inner Mongolia. This has raised alarms in Taiwan, a country that China claims as its own territory. It is no secret that tensions between Taiwan and China have been escalating, with Beijing regularly
The recent surge in the Dow Jones Industrial Average has caught the attention of investors, particularly due to the gains in Home Depot and Caterpillar. This spike marks a departure from the technology-focused bull market that has dominated the market in recent months. As the Dow surpassed the 40,000 mark, it became evident that investors
The U.K. economy experienced a 0.4% growth in May according to flash figures published by the Office for National Statistics. This growth exceeded the expectations of economists, who had forecasted a 0.2% expansion for the month. The boost in economic activity caused the British pound to surge to a four-month high against the U.S. dollar.
The Chinese exchange-traded fund (ETF) market has experienced a remarkable surge in the past few years, with inflows consistently hitting new highs and assets under management (AUM) doubling in a short period of time. According to Morningstar, annual inflows to China ETFs skyrocketed almost fivefold over the last three years, reaching an impressive total of
Over the weekend, Barcelona, Spain, was rocked by mass protests against the overwhelming presence of tourists in the city. The situation escalated as angry protesters took to the streets, blocking hotel entrances and cafe sidewalks in the Barceloneta neighborhood. The crowd, estimated to be around 3,000 people, demanded immediate action from city officials to reduce
Asia-Pacific markets opened with mixed results on Monday as investors eagerly awaited key economic data from both the U.S. and China later in the week. The results of the parliamentary elections in France signaled a hung parliament, with the left-wing New Popular Front coalition emerging as the largest party but falling short of an absolute
In the first half of 2025, Apple supplier Foxconn Industrial Internet stood out as the top performer on the CSI 300, with an impressive 81% surge in its stock price. This Shanghai-listed company has garnered attention from investors, with Bank of America Securities even giving it a buy rating and raising its price objective to
Tropical Storm Beryl made its mark on the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Moving from the Yucatan Peninsula to the Gulf, Beryl caused minimal damage on land but was still considered a threat as it headed towards the south Texas coast. Texas officials issued disaster declarations
The recent British election night brought with it a surprising turn of events with the right-wing Reform UK party making significant gains. The party, led by prominent Brexiteer Nigel Farage, is forecasted to secure 13 seats in the U.K.’s parliament, a stark contrast to its performance in the 2019 general election where it failed to
