Texas adds HSBC to energy sanctions list
A Texas official on Monday added HSBC Holdings to an energy sanctions list, widening a crackdown on companies which in the state’s view are too focused
EV charger makers brace for slowdown as new Made In America rules kick in
Manufacturers and operators of electric vehicle chargers in the United States are bracing for a slowdown in production and deployment as they scramble to comply
Switzerland’s secretive Credit Suisse rescue rocks global finance
Days before a hastily convened press conference late on Sunday that would make the world’s front pages, Switzerland’s political elite were secretly preparing a move
NBA roundup: Knicks’ Julius Randle scores 57, Wolves still prevail
– Taurean Prince outdueled Julius Randle in a battle of performances that flirted with history Monday night, hitting all eight of his 3-point shots and
Exclusive: Olympics – Paris 2024 plans Games relay changes, fewer torches, source says
Paris 2024 Olympic torchbearers may not all get to keep their torches as a cherished memento of the Games because organisers plan to cut down
U.S. seeks to prevent China from benefiting from $52 billion chips funding
The U.S. Commerce Department on Tuesday released proposed rules to prevent $52 billion in semiconductor manufacturing and research funding from being used by China and
The uneven impact of the pandemic on women and minorities
Almost three years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the recovery has not been full or homogenous for all countries and segments of the
Cash-transfer programs can offer effective protection against aggregate shocks in the Philippines
Helping beneficiary households better cope with adverse life events is one of the main assurances of social protection programs. By providing a basic income, cash transfer
Declining coal prices reflect a reshaping of global energy trade
Coal prices have been retreating from their highs in 2022 but they remain well above the 2017-2021 average. Global coal consumption levels reached an all-time
What we’re reading about the social externalities from jobs
The effects of poor employment outcomes are not limited to those experiencing them directly. There is growing evidence of substantial benefits to broader society from
