Pandemic linked to 15 per cent drop in fossil fuel use in 2020: energy regulator - BNN Bloomberg

Pandemic linked to 15 per cent drop in fossil fuel use in 2020: energy regulator - BNN Bloomberg: In a report that's consistent with updates over the past year from refiners such as Imperial Oil Ltd. and Suncor Energy Inc., the federal regulator says gasoline consumption volumes fell the most in 2020, followed closely by jet fuel, then diesel fuel, with consumption of all three fuels bottoming out in April 2020.

The world economy is suddenly running low on everything - BNN Bloomberg

The world economy is suddenly running low on everything - BNN Bloomberg: ‘It is anything but efficient or normal.’ Surging corporate demand is upending global supply chains.

Warren Buffett wants to make you happier, smarter and richer - BNN Bloomberg

Warren Buffett wants to make you happier, smarter and richer - BNN Bloomberg: There was no digital confetti, and no free stock for joining either. Nevertheless, the Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger show out in Los Angeles proved to be good theatre — filled with wit and wisdom from two of the world’s most successful investors.

Apple raises U.S. investments over five years to US$430B - BNN Bloomberg

Apple raises U.S. investments over five years to US$430B - BNN Bloomberg: Apple Inc. is increasing its U.S. investments by 20 per cent over the next five years, allocating US$430 billion to develop next-generation silicon and spur 5G innovation across nine U.S. states, after outstripping its growth expectations during the pandemic.

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Putin, Xi, Pope Francis join 40 leaders at Biden's climate summit - BNN Bloomberg

Putin, Xi, Pope Francis join 40 leaders at Biden's climate summit - BNN Bloomberg: ​President Joe Biden is bringing together dozens of foreign leaders along with corporate executives, union heads and Pope Francis in a two-day virtual summit meant to invigorate the global fight against climate change and restore U.S. credibility on the issue.

Bank of Canada pares bond purchases, sees rate hikes earlier - BNN Bloomberg

Bank of Canada pares bond purchases, sees rate hikes earlier - BNN Bloomberg: The Bank of Canada announced that it will pare back asset purchases by one-quarter and indicated that it’s moving up its expected timeline for interest-rate hikes, citing a stronger-than-expected rebound from the pandemic.

US$12.3 trillion in stimulus killed the debt default cycle - BNN Bloomberg

US$12.3 trillion in stimulus killed the debt default cycle - BNN Bloomberg: It’s fair to say that US$12.3 trillion of stimulus seems to have killed off the U.S. credit default cycle. Almost all fear of bankruptcy has been obliterated from debt markets even though the global economy is still struggling under the worst health crisis in a century.

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Former bank governor Mark Carney among featured speakers at Liberal convention - BNN Bloomberg

Former bank governor Mark Carney among featured speakers at Liberal convention - BNN Bloomberg: Mark Carney, long touted as a potential Liberal leader one day, will be a keynote speaker at the federal party's convention later this week.

Tech group says China poised to top U.S. without new migrants - BNN Bloomberg

Tech group says China poised to top U.S. without new migrants - BNN Bloomberg: The U.S. risks losing its status as the world’s largest economy to China by the end of the decade if it doesn’t increase legal immigration, according to a study released Wednesday by a tech group that favors admitting more foreign workers.

Yellen to urge global minimum company tax to stop venue-hopping - BNN Bloomberg

Yellen to urge global minimum company tax to stop venue-hopping - BNN Bloomberg: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will argue Monday for a global corporate minimum tax rate as she pushes President Joe Biden’s plans to raise levies on U.S. companies, a person familiar with her remarks said.

Biden infrastructure plan would boost electric cars, clean power - BNN Bloomberg

Biden infrastructure plan would boost electric cars, clean power - BNN Bloomberg: President Joe Biden is calling for sweeping investment in electric vehicles, renewable power and the electric grid as part of a broad blueprint to bolster the U.S. economy while combating climate change.

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One of world’s greatest hidden fortunes is wiped out in days - BNN Bloomberg

One of world’s greatest hidden fortunes is wiped out in days - BNN Bloomberg: From his perch high above Midtown Manhattan, just across from Carnegie Hall, Bill Hwang was quietly building one of the world’s greatest fortunes.

Intel CEO charts comeback on foundry model TSMC mastered - BNN Bloomberg

Intel CEO charts comeback on foundry model TSMC mastered - BNN Bloomberg: Intel Corp. unveiled a grand plan Tuesday to restore its past chipmaking glory. To succeed, new Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger must embrace a strategy the old Intel never dreamed of: playing nice with rivals.

Fiery start to U.S.-China talks shows acrimony is here to stay - BNN Bloomberg

Fiery start to U.S.-China talks shows acrimony is here to stay - BNN Bloomberg: The first face-to-face meeting between the U.S. and China since President Joe Biden took office was bound to be confrontational. The question now is whether the two sides can find a way cooperate after unloading so many grievances in public.

Second round of China-U.S. official talks concludes in Alaska