According to macroeconomist Edin Mujakic, it has been clear for some time that the US is economically outperforming Europe. But it is a worrying observation that the gap between the two superpowers has been widening in recent years. Although it is difficult for Europeans to resist the ‘temptation to be negative,’ he says. I also […]
Solar Magazine – SMA wants to build a new inverter factory in the US
SMA Solar Technology to expand manufacturing to US The German manufacturer wants to open an inverter factory in the US in 2025 with an annual production capacity of 3.5 GW. The manufacturer says it is working with several states and potential partners to evaluate ‘the most strategic manufacturing location and approach’. Site selection is expected […]
ASML: The Netherlands has already partially withdrawn its export license for chip machines to China economy
02 jan 2024 om 00:48 Update: 17 minuten geleden Chip machine manufacturer ASML said the Dutch government recently partially revoked approval to supply several advanced DuV machines by 2023. Although export control for chip machines is not yet in place. ASML’s move has affected a small number of customers in China, the company said. Bloomberg […]
There are two major disadvantages to spot bitcoin ETFs in the US
Everyone seems excited about the launch of spot bitcoin ETFs in the US, but… According to Coinbase researchers There are risks associated with this desirable investment product. This could result in a “regulated” Bitcoin shortage. ETF issuers need to buy their bitcoin from some regulated players, but if demand is high, they can’t get enough […]
Changpeng Zhao was not allowed to leave the United States due to flight risk
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has been banned from leaving the US again as he awaits sentencing for violating banking laws. US District Judge Richard A. Jones’ decision comes three weeks after he overturned an earlier ruling in February that allowed Zhao to return to the UAE ahead of sentencing. Zhao could flee outside the […]
‘America is a shocking country’
International•24 Dec ’23 at 09:30Author of the book: Mark van Hareveldt Joe Biden’s America is a traumatized country, a country ‘in limbo’, says US expert Laila Frank. Frank points to a series of shocks facing the country: the coronavirus pandemic, the Black Lives Matter movement and Trump’s four years in the Capitol by storm. “Americans […]
Trump seeks immunity in federal court in election fraud case
Trump’s lawyers argue that he was acting within his mandate as president at the time and only wanted to ensure the integrity of the election. That is why they believe he cannot be prosecuted for voter fraud. Special prosecutor Jack Smith wants to prove that Trump is actually guilty of conspiracy to rig the election. […]
Is America going bankrupt? $1.8 billion in interest costs per day – BLOX
The US government currently pays $1.8 billion a day in interest on their federal debt. To put that number in perspective: three years ago that was still $900 million a day. The U.S. national debt increased from $23 to $33 trillion during that period. What does this mean for the US Dollar and does it […]
Chemours PFAS waste is incinerated in Belgium if it can’t go to the US – Zembla
28-11-2023 • Reading time is 2 minutes • 523 scenes • to save The Chemours plant in Dordrecht will store wastewater containing PFAS on its own premises until it can be transported to the United States. Once maximum storage capacity is reached in Dordrecht, PFAS waste will be sent to the Indaver processing plant in […]
Stock market gains in Amsterdam after U.S. consumer confidence figures
Stock market sentiment in Amsterdam improved sharply on Wednesday after U.S. consumer confidence figures. Americans are more optimistic about the economy and their own finances this month, which is welcome news for global financial markets. An indicator of consumer confidence in the world’s largest economy has risen at the fastest pace since the start of […]