Commodities
US business activity grows more than expected in February - IHS Markit
Activity in the US manufacturing and services industries grew more than expected in February, according to preliminary data released on Wednesday.
Maduro claims $735m raised by sale of new Venezuelan cryptocurrency
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro used his Twitter account on Tuesday to announce that the country has made $735m from the sale of its new cryptocurrency on the first day.
AI growth could be dangerous and threaten everyday life if misused by hackers
Breakthroughs in artificial intelligence technology could be used maliciously, boosting cybercrime by means of political threats, physical attacks and data corruption, according to researchers at Cambridge University.
EC fines vehicle shipping and supplies firms for cartel behaviour
The European Commission handed out a total of €546m in fines to car shipping and parts suppliers for anti-competitive behaviour in three separate decisions, with all companies acknowledging their involvement in the cartels and agreeing to settle the cases.
Pacific nations push ahead with TPP, final version of trade deal released
A deal to cut trade barriers in some of Asia-Pacific’s most advanced economies took a big step forward on Wednesday with the release of its final version.
Patagonia Gold ups full-year guidance to reflect improved monthly production
South America-focused mining company Patagonia Gold told investors on Wednesday that total output for its most recent trading year hit 26,005 ounces of gold equivalent, helped by a continued monthly production ramp-up at its Cap Oeste project.
SDX Energy well yields uncommercial gas reservoir
SDX Energy announced on Wednesday that its Moroccan KSS-2 well drilling project has been unsuccessful, after its gas reserves were not deemed to be commercial.
Eurozone business growth slows more than expected in February
Business growth in the eurozone slowed more than expected this month, according to data released on Wednesday, although it remains firm overall.