01-Sep-2024 – During the month of August 2024 we witnessed various developments in the commodity markets, M&A deal scene and regulatory changes. Here are the most significant business & finance news from August 2024. Aug-01 Japan’s Stocks Tumble Most Since 2020 as Exporters Fall on Yen Source Aug-02 Intel to Cut 15% Jobs Suspend Dividend…
Recap of July 2024
During the month of July 2024 we witnessed various developments in the commodity markets, M&A deal scene and regulatory changes. Here are the most significant business & finance news from July 2024.
BNP in Talks to Buy Axa Investment Managers in $5.5B Deal
BNP Paribas is to acquire AXA SA’s asset management unit in a €5.1 billion deal, which would create one of Europe’s largest money managers with roughly €1.5 trillion in assets overseen.
UK’s Sovereign Wealth Fund
The UK is planning to launch its very own sovereign wealth fund as part of the new government’s investment plans. The UK’s chancellor of the exchequer, Ms. Rachel Reeves, announced on 8 July 2024 that such wealth fund will be launched to invest in “new and growing industries” and “catalyse private sector investment” in such industries.
Soaring Orange Juice CFD Prices
Did you know that orange juice CFD prices have risen by 202% during the past year? Here in this post we will go through a few reasons that contributed to this phenomenal increase.
Oil Prices Increase for Record Six Consecutive Weeks
Oil prices have been increasing for the past six consecutive weeks as a result of, inter alia, production cuts from Saudi Arabia and Russia and a shrinking U.S. stockpile over the said period.
Recap of May 2023 in 3 Minutes
Here are the most significant business & finance news from May 2023.
Recap of April 2023 in 3 Minutes
Here are the most significant business & finance news from April 2023.
Russia’s Withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Deal
Russia’s exit from the black sea grain initiative has sparked a whole lot of reactions amidst the commodity market community.
Factors That Impacted Prices of Commodities In 23H1
As we pass the midpoint of 2023, it is worth looking back at the first half of the year and how the commodity prices have changed due to several factors.