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EU’s manufacturing activity fell at fastest pace
In July 2023, manufacturing activity in the EU declined at the fastest pace since May 2020, Reuters reported, citing data from the Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB) and S&P Global business activity index (PMI) in the EU manufacturing sector.
The index fell to 42.7 from June's 43.4. An index below 50 indicates a contraction in activity in the sector. The decrease in the index is primarily due to the reduction in demand, despite the decrease in prices in the industrial sector.
HCOB chief economist Cyrus de la Rubia also states the recession in the eurozone's pro-market sector appears to be persisting and a "bumpy road" awaits the EU's economy in the second half of the year.
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In July 2023, manufacturing activity in the EU declined at the fastest pace since May 2020, Reuters reported, citing data from the Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB) and S&P Global business activity index (PMI) in the EU manufacturing sector.
The index fell to 42.7 from June's 43.4. An index below 50 indicates a contraction in activity in the sector. The decrease in the index is primarily due to the reduction in demand, despite the decrease in prices in the industrial sector.
HCOB chief economist Cyrus de la Rubia also states the recession in the eurozone's pro-market sector appears to be persisting and a "bumpy road" awaits the EU's economy in the second half of the year.
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Indian MFs' overseas assets fall 13.5% in FY23
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Indian mutual funds (MF) reported a 13.5% decrease in their overseas investments in March 2023, reaching $5.6 billion. This decline was primarily driven by reductions in equity holdings.
Conversely, foreign investors increased their investment in Indian MFs by 1.6% ($18.7 billion). Consequently, the net foreign liabilities of MFs rose from $11.9 billion to $13 billion.
The decrease in foreign assets for MFs can be attributed to significant corrections in foreign equity markets, particularly in the US, as a substantial portion of Indian MFs' foreign investments are allocated to US equities. The Nasdaq index concluded the 2023 fiscal year with a 14% YoY decline.
The report also reveals that 81% of overseas investments are concentrated in the US and Luxembourg.
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According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Indian mutual funds (MF) reported a 13.5% decrease in their overseas investments in March 2023, reaching $5.6 billion. This decline was primarily driven by reductions in equity holdings.
Conversely, foreign investors increased their investment in Indian MFs by 1.6% ($18.7 billion). Consequently, the net foreign liabilities of MFs rose from $11.9 billion to $13 billion.
The decrease in foreign assets for MFs can be attributed to significant corrections in foreign equity markets, particularly in the US, as a substantial portion of Indian MFs' foreign investments are allocated to US equities. The Nasdaq index concluded the 2023 fiscal year with a 14% YoY decline.
The report also reveals that 81% of overseas investments are concentrated in the US and Luxembourg.
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China to make sure Ukraine talks don't turn “anti-Russian”
China has confirmed that its special representative, Li Hui, will be attending a two-day conference in Jeddah this weekend, with Ukraine expected to seek additional international support. Over 30 countries have been invited, yet Russia was excluded from the invite list.
Wang Yiwei, a professor of international relations at Renmin University, said the presence of Li Hui, who went on a peace mission to Europe in May, shows China's commitment to seeking a peaceful settlement.
Beijing could also prevent the event from turning into an "anti-Russian and Western-led multilateral occasion to isolate Russia."
The expert added that "China is often able to serve as a liaison to convey the position of both sides" and could seek common ground with other countries and work with Russia to negotiate an early ceasefire.
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China has confirmed that its special representative, Li Hui, will be attending a two-day conference in Jeddah this weekend, with Ukraine expected to seek additional international support. Over 30 countries have been invited, yet Russia was excluded from the invite list.
Wang Yiwei, a professor of international relations at Renmin University, said the presence of Li Hui, who went on a peace mission to Europe in May, shows China's commitment to seeking a peaceful settlement.
Beijing could also prevent the event from turning into an "anti-Russian and Western-led multilateral occasion to isolate Russia."
The expert added that "China is often able to serve as a liaison to convey the position of both sides" and could seek common ground with other countries and work with Russia to negotiate an early ceasefire.
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The evolving Niger situation
The situation continues to evolve, so we will briefly list what is known at the moment.
▪️The halting of uranium and gold shipments from Niger to France could be seen as retaliation for "years of brutality" against Africans by Paris, said Erdoğan.
▪️ Orano, a French company engaged in uranium mining in Niger, announced that it will continue operations despite the evacuation of French citizens. The company said that 99% of its employees are Niger's nationals and operations continue.
▪️ The US is not planning to evacuate its citizens from Niger, it sees no threat to them, the White House said.
The US has 1,000 military personnel in Niger and has no plans to involve them in the evacuation of foreigners or to send additional forces to the region.
▪️Italian Foreign Minister ruled out Western military intervention in Niger, said it would be perceived as a "new colonization".
▪️Italy's Foreign Minister also saw no Russian trace in Niger coup. There is no evidence of Moscow's involvement in organizing the rebellion, he said.
▪️ Niger declared Thursday, August 3, as Independence Day.
▪️Broadcasting of French radio station RFI (Radio France Internationale) and TV channel France24 in Niger was stopped.
▪️Rebels in Niger denounced military agreements with France. There are 1,500 French military personnel stationed in Niger who were sent there to fight terrorism in the region.
▪️President Bazoum, who was overthrown by the rebels, asked the US and the international community in his Washington Post column to help restore order.
▪️On August 6, the ultimatum that ECOWAS gave to the rebels expires. According to it, if President Bazoum is not released, ECOWAS will launch a military intervention.
▪️ECOWAS has drawn up a plan for possible military intervention in Niger, including the order and timing of force deployment, Reuters reported.
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The situation continues to evolve, so we will briefly list what is known at the moment.
▪️The halting of uranium and gold shipments from Niger to France could be seen as retaliation for "years of brutality" against Africans by Paris, said Erdoğan.
▪️ Orano, a French company engaged in uranium mining in Niger, announced that it will continue operations despite the evacuation of French citizens. The company said that 99% of its employees are Niger's nationals and operations continue.
▪️ The US is not planning to evacuate its citizens from Niger, it sees no threat to them, the White House said.
The US has 1,000 military personnel in Niger and has no plans to involve them in the evacuation of foreigners or to send additional forces to the region.
▪️Italian Foreign Minister ruled out Western military intervention in Niger, said it would be perceived as a "new colonization".
▪️Italy's Foreign Minister also saw no Russian trace in Niger coup. There is no evidence of Moscow's involvement in organizing the rebellion, he said.
▪️ Niger declared Thursday, August 3, as Independence Day.
▪️Broadcasting of French radio station RFI (Radio France Internationale) and TV channel France24 in Niger was stopped.
▪️Rebels in Niger denounced military agreements with France. There are 1,500 French military personnel stationed in Niger who were sent there to fight terrorism in the region.
▪️President Bazoum, who was overthrown by the rebels, asked the US and the international community in his Washington Post column to help restore order.
▪️On August 6, the ultimatum that ECOWAS gave to the rebels expires. According to it, if President Bazoum is not released, ECOWAS will launch a military intervention.
▪️ECOWAS has drawn up a plan for possible military intervention in Niger, including the order and timing of force deployment, Reuters reported.
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Apple falls, causing $160 billion selloff
Apple Inc. posted its third consecutive quarter of declining sales in its report and expects a similar performance in the current quarter.
A s a result the company’s market value has immediately fallen below $3 trillion.
The company's shares dropped by 4.8% on Friday, resulting in a market capitalization of around $2.85 trillion. This decline, the largest since September, led to a decrease of over $160 billion in market value.
Rosenblatt Securities downgraded the stock to neutral, stating that Apple is currently experiencing a slowdown.
Analyst Barton Crockett believes that the future of Apple's performance is uncertain and provides little reason to invest, especially considering the high multiples at which the shares are currently trading.
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Apple Inc. posted its third consecutive quarter of declining sales in its report and expects a similar performance in the current quarter.
A s a result the company’s market value has immediately fallen below $3 trillion.
The company's shares dropped by 4.8% on Friday, resulting in a market capitalization of around $2.85 trillion. This decline, the largest since September, led to a decrease of over $160 billion in market value.
Rosenblatt Securities downgraded the stock to neutral, stating that Apple is currently experiencing a slowdown.
Analyst Barton Crockett believes that the future of Apple's performance is uncertain and provides little reason to invest, especially considering the high multiples at which the shares are currently trading.
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Vietnam seeks to grow 9%
Vietnam aims to boost economic growth to “about 9%” in the second half of the year as the government will maintain its GDP growth target for 2023, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said.
In order to achieve this, the government will prioritize economic growth by focusing on investment, consumption, and exports, while aiming to strike a balance between interest rates and currency exchange rates.
Vietnam, heavily reliant on trade, has faced challenges due to a global decrease in demand for goods, which, coupled with high interest rates, puts the country at risk of falling short of its 6.5% economic growth target for this year.
In an effort to salvage this goal, the government is exploring various options, including urging the central bank to reduce borrowing costs to stimulate credit and stimulate economic activity.
Chinh told the central bank “to pursue flexible monetary policies” and “to continue lowering commercial lending interest rates, increasing money supply, lifting credit limits for banks, and delaying loan payments for borrowers,” according to the government posting.
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Vietnam aims to boost economic growth to “about 9%” in the second half of the year as the government will maintain its GDP growth target for 2023, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said.
In order to achieve this, the government will prioritize economic growth by focusing on investment, consumption, and exports, while aiming to strike a balance between interest rates and currency exchange rates.
Vietnam, heavily reliant on trade, has faced challenges due to a global decrease in demand for goods, which, coupled with high interest rates, puts the country at risk of falling short of its 6.5% economic growth target for this year.
In an effort to salvage this goal, the government is exploring various options, including urging the central bank to reduce borrowing costs to stimulate credit and stimulate economic activity.
Chinh told the central bank “to pursue flexible monetary policies” and “to continue lowering commercial lending interest rates, increasing money supply, lifting credit limits for banks, and delaying loan payments for borrowers,” according to the government posting.
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Argentina's regulator hit by hackers
Local market operators in Argentina are concerned about confidential trading information being shared on social networks.
This information includes details about which entities are making specific trades and the timing of these orders. The posts started appearing on social media platforms such as Twitter (which Elon Musk is renaming X) and WhatsApp on Thursday.
Sebastian Negri, the president of the CNV (the government regulator), confirmed that this data was stolen from their institution.
He further indicated that the information accounts for approximately 10% of the total data stored by them.
The CNV does not know the origin of the breach but plans to issue a statement and expand a complaint already filed with local courts for the hack.
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Local market operators in Argentina are concerned about confidential trading information being shared on social networks.
This information includes details about which entities are making specific trades and the timing of these orders. The posts started appearing on social media platforms such as Twitter (which Elon Musk is renaming X) and WhatsApp on Thursday.
Sebastian Negri, the president of the CNV (the government regulator), confirmed that this data was stolen from their institution.
He further indicated that the information accounts for approximately 10% of the total data stored by them.
The CNV does not know the origin of the breach but plans to issue a statement and expand a complaint already filed with local courts for the hack.
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Kenya started distributing Russian-supplied fertilizers
The Kenyan government has initiated the conversion of 34,000 tonnes of Russian fertilizer condensate into a final product weighing 100,000 tonnes, according to local media reports.
The finished product will be distributed to farmers as subsidized inputs. The distribution of this subsidized fertilizer has commenced this Tuesday, in preparation for the upcoming short rains season.
At the end of May, Uralchem-Uralkali Group (a Russian fertilizer producer) announced the arrival of a shipment of 34,000 tonnes of fertilizers for Kenya at the port of Mombasa.
This arrival was the second humanitarian shipment to developing countries, with the fertilizer coming from European ports and warehouses.
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The Kenyan government has initiated the conversion of 34,000 tonnes of Russian fertilizer condensate into a final product weighing 100,000 tonnes, according to local media reports.
The finished product will be distributed to farmers as subsidized inputs. The distribution of this subsidized fertilizer has commenced this Tuesday, in preparation for the upcoming short rains season.
At the end of May, Uralchem-Uralkali Group (a Russian fertilizer producer) announced the arrival of a shipment of 34,000 tonnes of fertilizers for Kenya at the port of Mombasa.
This arrival was the second humanitarian shipment to developing countries, with the fertilizer coming from European ports and warehouses.
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Multipolar Market
BlackRock and MSCI face investigation for allegedly facilitating China investments A US congressional committee on China said asset management giant BlackRock and index provider MSCI were facilitating investments into blacklisted Chinese companies. These…
The US politicians & BlackRock mystery
BlackRock, an asset management firm, is under investigation in the US. The congressional committee is looking into BlackRock's involvement in facilitating investments into Chinese companies that have been blacklisted by the US government due to security and human rights concerns.
And then it gets interesting: seems like a huge number of politicians have disposed of BlackRock stock in the last year. Not one, not even a small purchase transaction - sales only.
Looks awfully like someone knew, even though it's strictly illegal...
🤡 Good coincidence?
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BlackRock, an asset management firm, is under investigation in the US. The congressional committee is looking into BlackRock's involvement in facilitating investments into Chinese companies that have been blacklisted by the US government due to security and human rights concerns.
And then it gets interesting: seems like a huge number of politicians have disposed of BlackRock stock in the last year. Not one, not even a small purchase transaction - sales only.
Looks awfully like someone knew, even though it's strictly illegal...
🤡 Good coincidence?
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Ukraine is down to negotiation?
Ukraine reportedly agrees to peace talks with Russia without the mandatory requirement of withdrawal troops from the territory that Kiev considers its own.
The Wall Street Journal quoted insiders as saying about the results of consultations, which were held on Saturday in the city of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia.
Ukraine reportedly agreed to resume negotiations with Russia during these talks. The WSJ also reported that Ukraine expressed its willingness to engage in peace talks with Russian delegates, without requiring Russia to withdraw its military presence from the territories that Kiev considers its historical lands.
Yet later Zelensky's office has denied willingness for peace talks without a demand for troop withdrawal. According to the source, Ukraine has not conceded a single point of the president's "peace formula".
Following the Jeddah talks, the participating countries did not submit a final declaration, citing the fact that the event was purely consultative in nature.
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Ukraine reportedly agrees to peace talks with Russia without the mandatory requirement of withdrawal troops from the territory that Kiev considers its own.
The Wall Street Journal quoted insiders as saying about the results of consultations, which were held on Saturday in the city of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia.
Ukraine reportedly agreed to resume negotiations with Russia during these talks. The WSJ also reported that Ukraine expressed its willingness to engage in peace talks with Russian delegates, without requiring Russia to withdraw its military presence from the territories that Kiev considers its historical lands.
Yet later Zelensky's office has denied willingness for peace talks without a demand for troop withdrawal. According to the source, Ukraine has not conceded a single point of the president's "peace formula".
Following the Jeddah talks, the participating countries did not submit a final declaration, citing the fact that the event was purely consultative in nature.
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EU companies suffer €100bn hit from leaving Russia
Direct losses of European companies associated with leaving Russia amounted to at least €100 billion since the beginning of the Ukrainian conflict, the Financial Times reported.
Oil and gas companies have suffered the greatest losses. Firms from the UK, Germany and France have lost the most money.
A review of 600 European groups' annual reports and 2023 financial statements shows that 176 companies experienced asset impairments, exchange rate related charges and other non-recurring costs due to the sale, closure or downsizing of the Russian segment of their business.
Which industries suffered the most:
📍 Oil & gas – BP, Shell and TotalEnergies alone suffered €40.6 billion in losses;
📍 Financial sector (including banks, insurance and investment firms) – €17.5 billion;
📍 Utilities – €14.7 billion;
📍 Industry (including automotive industry) – €13.6 billion.
Should've stayed maybe?
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Direct losses of European companies associated with leaving Russia amounted to at least €100 billion since the beginning of the Ukrainian conflict, the Financial Times reported.
Oil and gas companies have suffered the greatest losses. Firms from the UK, Germany and France have lost the most money.
A review of 600 European groups' annual reports and 2023 financial statements shows that 176 companies experienced asset impairments, exchange rate related charges and other non-recurring costs due to the sale, closure or downsizing of the Russian segment of their business.
Which industries suffered the most:
📍 Oil & gas – BP, Shell and TotalEnergies alone suffered €40.6 billion in losses;
📍 Financial sector (including banks, insurance and investment firms) – €17.5 billion;
📍 Utilities – €14.7 billion;
📍 Industry (including automotive industry) – €13.6 billion.
Should've stayed maybe?
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Updates on the Niger situation
On Sunday, the ultimatum Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) gave Niger had expired.
Here's what's happened since then:
▪️ Italy has reduced its military contingent in Niger, bringing back home 65 soldiers.
▪️ Nigeria's Senate has urged the ECOWAS to seek diplomatic solutions to the coup.
▪️ Thousands of Nigeriens defied the ECOWAS deadline for the return to power of the ousted president to rally in support of the rebel military in the national capital of Niamey.
▪️ The militaries of the ECOWAS need more time to prepare for military intervention in Niger against the background of the military takeover in the country, The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing a senior commander from one of the ECOWAS countries.
▪️ The rebels announced the closure of airspace in Niger due to the threat of military intervention. The rebels promised that any attempted invasion would receive a "vigorous and immediate response."
▪️ Against this backdrop, France suspended aid to Burkina Faso, which had supported the Niger rebels.
▪️ There were also reports that the rebels had approached the Wagner Group for help, and that Wagner would launch their presence in Niamey. But there is no confirmation yet.
▪️Mali & Burkina Faso to send delegations to Niger.
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On Sunday, the ultimatum Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) gave Niger had expired.
Here's what's happened since then:
▪️ Italy has reduced its military contingent in Niger, bringing back home 65 soldiers.
▪️ Nigeria's Senate has urged the ECOWAS to seek diplomatic solutions to the coup.
▪️ Thousands of Nigeriens defied the ECOWAS deadline for the return to power of the ousted president to rally in support of the rebel military in the national capital of Niamey.
▪️ The militaries of the ECOWAS need more time to prepare for military intervention in Niger against the background of the military takeover in the country, The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing a senior commander from one of the ECOWAS countries.
▪️ The rebels announced the closure of airspace in Niger due to the threat of military intervention. The rebels promised that any attempted invasion would receive a "vigorous and immediate response."
▪️ Against this backdrop, France suspended aid to Burkina Faso, which had supported the Niger rebels.
▪️ There were also reports that the rebels had approached the Wagner Group for help, and that Wagner would launch their presence in Niamey. But there is no confirmation yet.
▪️Mali & Burkina Faso to send delegations to Niger.
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US turns down imports from China
US cuts imports from China by nearly 25% despite attempts to mend relations, The Washington Post reported.
US companies, including HP and Lego, are seeking to reduce their dependence on Chinese suppliers and restructure their supply chains to avoid being "sandwiched between rival superpowers."
As a result, Mexico has already become a major US trading partner by late May 2023.
Additionally, Mexico, Vietnam and Thailand are also trying to challenge China's dominance, according to the publication, though they lack its size and world-class infrastructure.
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US cuts imports from China by nearly 25% despite attempts to mend relations, The Washington Post reported.
US companies, including HP and Lego, are seeking to reduce their dependence on Chinese suppliers and restructure their supply chains to avoid being "sandwiched between rival superpowers."
As a result, Mexico has already become a major US trading partner by late May 2023.
Additionally, Mexico, Vietnam and Thailand are also trying to challenge China's dominance, according to the publication, though they lack its size and world-class infrastructure.
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Saudi Arabia’s oil to get more expensive
Saudi Arabia raised almost all oil prices for Asia and Europe for September as supply constraints and rising demand tighten the crude market.
State-owned Saudi Aramco raised the price of Arab Light crude for sale to Asia by 30 cents to $3.50 a barrel above the benchmark, it said in a price list.
Aramco sells about 60% of its crude to Asia, mostly under long-term contracts whose prices are renegotiated every month. The biggest buyers are China, Japan, South Korea and India.
Arab Light crude in the Mediterranean was raised by $1 to $4.50 a barrel more than ICE Brent, and the price for it to Northwest Europe was raised by $2 to a premium of $5.80 to the benchmark.
All prices for the US were left unchanged for September.
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Saudi Arabia raised almost all oil prices for Asia and Europe for September as supply constraints and rising demand tighten the crude market.
State-owned Saudi Aramco raised the price of Arab Light crude for sale to Asia by 30 cents to $3.50 a barrel above the benchmark, it said in a price list.
Aramco sells about 60% of its crude to Asia, mostly under long-term contracts whose prices are renegotiated every month. The biggest buyers are China, Japan, South Korea and India.
Arab Light crude in the Mediterranean was raised by $1 to $4.50 a barrel more than ICE Brent, and the price for it to Northwest Europe was raised by $2 to a premium of $5.80 to the benchmark.
All prices for the US were left unchanged for September.
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🇬🇧 OH NO, NOT DISEASE "X"! The UK government is developing vaccines at the high-security Porton Down biolab against a disease that isn't yet a threat to humans. 😂
They have drawn up a 'threat list' of animal viruses that are capable of infecting humans and could in future spread rapidly around the world. Which one - they don't know, so it's only referred to as Disease X. ("Gain-of-function"*, anyone?)
The Porton Down lab is the same lab that featured in the Salisbury incident of 2018, when defected Russian intelligence worker Skripal was poisoned with nerve agent Novichok ("Newbie") - allegedly by Putin's men.
The Russian scientist who invented Novichok had also defected to the West and published its formula openly. Porton Down lab had the skills to replicate it and was rather close to the site of the Salisbury poisoning - draw your own conclusions.
*Gain-of-function is a term used to describe viruses that are deliberately manipulated to infect humans, as opposed to natural mutations.
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They have drawn up a 'threat list' of animal viruses that are capable of infecting humans and could in future spread rapidly around the world. Which one - they don't know, so it's only referred to as Disease X. ("Gain-of-function"*, anyone?)
The Porton Down lab is the same lab that featured in the Salisbury incident of 2018, when defected Russian intelligence worker Skripal was poisoned with nerve agent Novichok ("Newbie") - allegedly by Putin's men.
The Russian scientist who invented Novichok had also defected to the West and published its formula openly. Porton Down lab had the skills to replicate it and was rather close to the site of the Salisbury poisoning - draw your own conclusions.
*Gain-of-function is a term used to describe viruses that are deliberately manipulated to infect humans, as opposed to natural mutations.
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Ukrainian attacks keep markets on edge
Oil continues to surge after Ukraine attacked another Russian ship over the weekend, jeopardizing significant flows of commodities from the Black Sea such as oil and grain, Bloomberg reported.
Wheat prices are also rising for the same reason.
“The risk in the Black Sea is increasing by the day and any threat to Russian exports is much more potent than a threat to the Ukrainian export corridor,” said Ole Houe, chief executive officer at broker and adviser IKON Commodities.
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Oil continues to surge after Ukraine attacked another Russian ship over the weekend, jeopardizing significant flows of commodities from the Black Sea such as oil and grain, Bloomberg reported.
Wheat prices are also rising for the same reason.
“The risk in the Black Sea is increasing by the day and any threat to Russian exports is much more potent than a threat to the Ukrainian export corridor,” said Ole Houe, chief executive officer at broker and adviser IKON Commodities.
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Mozambique's gold production sky-rocketed by 53% in Q1 2023
The National Information Agency of Mozambique has published data from the Q1 2023 on the Economic and Social Balance of the execution of the State Budget, reporting that gold production increased by 53%, amounting to a total of 346.3 kg so far.
According to the report, quoted by the national news agency, "this represents 26% of the total expected for 2023."
The East African nation is expecting important overall growth over the next two years.
"GDP Annual Growth Rate in Mozambique is expected to be 4.5 percent by the end of this quarter," the website reported based on global macro models and analysts expectations. "In the long-term, the Mozambique GDP Annual Growth Rate is projected to trend around 8.1 percent in 2024 and 12.0 percent in 2025, according to our econometric models,” the report indicated.
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The National Information Agency of Mozambique has published data from the Q1 2023 on the Economic and Social Balance of the execution of the State Budget, reporting that gold production increased by 53%, amounting to a total of 346.3 kg so far.
According to the report, quoted by the national news agency, "this represents 26% of the total expected for 2023."
The East African nation is expecting important overall growth over the next two years.
"GDP Annual Growth Rate in Mozambique is expected to be 4.5 percent by the end of this quarter," the website reported based on global macro models and analysts expectations. "In the long-term, the Mozambique GDP Annual Growth Rate is projected to trend around 8.1 percent in 2024 and 12.0 percent in 2025, according to our econometric models,” the report indicated.
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Malaysia and Russia upgrading double taxation treaty
Russia and Malaysia are preparing to conclude a new double taxation treaty.
▪️The treaty will set the general withholding tax rate on dividends at 15%.
▪️A reduced rate of 10% will be provided for recipients who own at least 25% of the capital of the company paying the dividends.
▪️The tax on interest income will be set at 10%, license fees (royalties) at 10%, transportation at 0%, and remuneration for technical services at 10%.
Russia is gradually renegotiating tax treaties after shifting its economy from Europe to the East.
In June, Russia concluded a new agreement with Oman. It is also planned to conclude a similar treaty with the UAE in the near future.
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Russia and Malaysia are preparing to conclude a new double taxation treaty.
▪️The treaty will set the general withholding tax rate on dividends at 15%.
▪️A reduced rate of 10% will be provided for recipients who own at least 25% of the capital of the company paying the dividends.
▪️The tax on interest income will be set at 10%, license fees (royalties) at 10%, transportation at 0%, and remuneration for technical services at 10%.
Russia is gradually renegotiating tax treaties after shifting its economy from Europe to the East.
In June, Russia concluded a new agreement with Oman. It is also planned to conclude a similar treaty with the UAE in the near future.
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