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Why Americans Are Turning Against Data Centers
Today’s StocksMoneyMarketsWhy Americans Are Turning Against Data CentersByJames Broughel,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. James Broughel is an economist focused on the economics of regulation.Follow AuthorMay 20, 2026, 05:39am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.As AI use expands, communities are increasingly questioning the costs of the infrastructure behind it....
Indonesia’s Radical Export Experiment Upends Its Commodity Trade
Indonesia’s radical plan to take control of key commodity exports has left the country’s coal miners, palm-oil producers and traders racing to understand details of a policy that throws into upheaval one of the country’s biggest industries.
Zaman: USD Near-Term Driven by Fed, Hormuz Risks
Mounting inflation concerns have driven global bond yields higher, prompting investors to reassess valuations after a record-breaking rally in stocks. USD was at its highest level in six weeks with no sign of easing in the Iran conflict. Mahjabeen Zaman, Head of FX Research at ANZ spoke to Bloomberg’s Horizons Middle East and Africa anchor Joumanna Bercetche on the currency moves. (Source: Bloomberg)
Nvidia Earnings Can Affirm Chip Stock Rally or Spur Market Chaos
For much of the year, chip stocks have been powering the market higher. Now, Nvidia Corp.’s earnings have a chance to confirm that the rally has more room to run — or add another brick to investors’ wall of worry.
India plans to send oil tankers through Hormuz for new supply amid Iran conflict disruptions
India is preparing to send ships through the Strait of Hormuz to secure vital crude oil and energy cargoes amid ongoing disruptions. The government is finalizing plans for Indian vessels to navigate the waterway, which handles a significant portion of global oil flows, as shipping activity has slowed due to the Iran conflict.
Samsung workers set to strike at worst possible time
Samsung Electronics workers attended a rally outside the company's semiconductor plant in Pyeongtaek on April 23rd, ahead of the planned strike. | Photo by SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg via Getty Images More than 47,000 Samsung Electronics workers are gearing up for an 18-day strike after bonus payment negotiations between the company and its union collapsed. The strike is set to start on Thursday, and will be limited to Samsung's domestic chipmaking plants, raising concerns around the already...
Can Brazil become a major rare earths supplier?
Brazil sits atop a potential bonanza of rare earths that has sparked global interest, led by Washington, as demand surges for the increasingly vital minerals. But any windfall still appears a distant prospect as Latin America’s biggest economy currently mines only a marginal amount. Only China has greater reserves of the critical minerals which are essential to make everything from smartphones to electric vehicles and missiles. Despite their name, the 17 elements are not actually rare, but rathe...
Billionaire Family’s Firm Taps Rothschild for Rare Qatar IPO
A Qatari conglomerate that’s part of the billionaire Al-Khayyat family’s empire is working with Rothschild & Co. on a potential initial public offering of its healthcare unit, according to people familiar with the matter, in what could be a rare listing on one of the Middle East’s quieter exchanges.
France’s Moulin Says ECB Must Be Ready to Act With Eye on Growth
Emmanuel Macron’s nominee to run the Bank of France said the European Central Bank must be ready to tighten monetary policy as inflation pressure rises, though he stressed that officials should also consider how their actions affect economic expansion.
EU agrees to implement US trade deal struck last summer
MEPs had twice frozen ratification process in protest at Trump’s threat of higher tariffs and Greenland threatsThe EU has finally agreed to implement its trade deal with the US after five hours of talks between members of the European parliament and member states in the hope of averting more tariffs threatened by Donald Trump.It means the agreement struck last July at the US president’s Scottish golf course can now enter into force, removing import duties on most US goods entering the EU. Contin...
Veteran UBS Analyst Says AI Is Helping End China Property Slump
UBS Group AG real estate analyst John Lam, a market veteran who spotted problems at China Evergrande Group before his peers, has joined a chorus of observers declaring that China’s yearslong property downturn is finally losing steam.
Insurance company delaying your claim? Here is what IRDAI says they must do
In a bid to enhance policyholder rights, insurance companies are required to resolve claims within 30 days, while investigations for health claims should conclude in 30-45 days, and for life policies, within 90 days. Failure to meet these deadlines results in interest penalties.
UK relaxes strict sanctions on Russian crude oil
Decision to allow import of jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries is criticised by Tories as ‘insane’The UK government has relaxed strict sanctions on Russian crude oil, allowing for the import of jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries amid surging costs.A trade licence that came into effect on Wednesday permits the imports indefinitely and will be reviewed periodically. It comes at a time of growing concerns over the supply of certain fuels due to the de facto blockade of the s...
Dubai Chamber of Commerce organises 276 bilateral business meetings in Accra to strengthen trade cooperation between companies in Dubai and Ghana - Emirates 24|7
Dubai Chamber of Commerce organises 276 bilateral business meetings in Accra to strengthen trade cooperation between companies in Dubai and Ghana Emirates 24|7
Europe Delivers Best Earnings in Three Years But Hurdles Loom
Europe’s first-quarter earnings season was the best one in three years, buoyed by energy majors and tech giants. The performance may be difficult to sustain as the economic outlook sours and the war persists.
As LinkedIn layoff emails go, employees in this US state reportedly most impacted
Microsoft-owned LinkedIn is implementing another wave of job cuts, with over 600 employees set to be laid off this summer, primarily impacting California. This follows an earlier reduction of 5% of its global workforce. Despite reporting revenue growth, the company cites the need to 'reinvent how we work' and fund future investments as reasons for these significant workforce adjustments.
Mohammed bin Rashid attends UAE Agentic AI retreat to accelerate transformation of government services - Emirates 24|7
Mohammed bin Rashid attends UAE Agentic AI retreat to accelerate transformation of government services Emirates 24|7
Schools evacuated as magnitude 5.6 quake hits eastern Turkey
Emergency services say eastern Turkey has been struck by a magnitude 5.6 earthquake
Nigeria Must Grow 7% to Tackle Poverty, Banking Tycoon Says
Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, chairman of Access Bank, the country’s largest bank, discusses what he says is key to mobilizing domestic capital and in turn attracting international investment. He speaks with Bloomberg Television's Jennifer Zabasajja in Nairobi, Kenya. (Source: Bloomberg)
What the new labour code actually says about working four days a week
In a groundbreaking update, India's new labour code paves the way for a four-day workweek, maintaining the traditional total of 48 hours per week. Employees may take on as many as 12 hours each day, though this option remains entirely optional, leaving overtime policies intact.