The price of copper — used in everything from computer chips and toasters to power systems and air conditioners — has fallen by nearly a third since March. Investors are selling on fears that a global recession will stunt demand for a metal that’s synonymous with growth and expansion. You wouldn’t know it from looking at the […]
What is the future of globalisation? This is among the biggest questions of our time. In June, I argued that, contrary to increasingly widespread opinion, “Globalisation is not dead. It may not even be dying. But it is changing.” Among the most important ways in which it is changing is via the growth of services […]
With most of the world’s biggest economies having curbed pandemic restrictions, the mantra for the global events industry is “business is back”, following a difficult two years. But attendance at the Imex show in Frankfurt — which caters to the trade show and travel sectors themselves, with attendees including conference venues, event managers and hotel […]
What is happening with China’s power supply? Since mid-July, China’s electricity load has spiked due to demand for air-conditioning during the peak summer season. In July, electricity consumption rose by 6.3 per cent year on year, with residential consumption jumping 26.8 per cent, according to the National Energy Administration. A total of 19 provincial power […]
