Vonovia falls 6% after its biggest ever loss shines light on Germany's property crisis
Shares of German property giant Vonovia fell as much as 7% on Friday, shining a light on a deepening real estate crisis in Europe's largest economy.
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Crisis-stricken Argentina must dollarize and get rid of the central bank, veteran economist says
Argentina is in the grip of a profound economic crisis, and one veteran economist believes part of the solution is for President Javier Milei to deliver on his campaign promise to dollarize the economy and abolish the central bank.
Oil giant Shell waters down its near-term emission cuts in strategy update
British oil giant Shell on Thursday announced plans to moderate its near-term carbon emissions cuts, while maintaining its pledge to become a net-zero company by the middle of the century.
Portugal’s election shows a surge in support for the far right, reflecting a broader European trend
Portugal's far-right Chega party on Sunday received a surge in support in the country's snap general election, reflecting a broader shift to the radical right across Europe.
Gold prices could keep climbing — but analysts expect silver to steal the show before long
A record-breaking rally for gold may yet continue, particularly as investors position for interest rate cuts — but analysts say silver appears well placed to outshine the yellow metal in the second half of the year.
Chocolate is getting more and more expensive — but it's not yet showing signs of destroying demand
Analysts believe the cost of the core chocolate ingredient may have room to extend its record-breaking run, with no sign of significant demand destruction yet on the horizon.
Bill Gates-backed startup confident it can unearth more buried treasure after a historic copper find
KoBold Metals, a mining startup backed by billionaires including Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, is bullish on the discovery potential of some of the most sought-after energy transition metals.
Goldman says the bear market for battery metal prices is far from over
Goldman Sachs finds it is too early to call an end to a battery raw materials price plunge, warning that significant supply pipelines and Western electric vehicle headwinds could keep prices lower for longer.