Electric cars became cheaper in Germany despite rising average prices

Well-established markets like copper possess strong liquidity, whereas specialised metals trade in smaller, less mature markets with greater financing obstacles. Long-term strategic partnerships across the entire value chain are becoming vital to support the massive surge in demand for materials. Traditional energy traders are expanding into the metals sector to broaden their participation across the…

If you’re a student (or parent) looking for a place to park your money without excessive fees or unrealistic balance requirements, check out the impressive array of low-cost, low-balance checking accounts available to students. Some actively restrict membership to younger individuals, most often those between 17 and 23 or 24 years old. But others are…

What is Manchesterism? Manchesterism is the new political buzzword that Andy Burnham uses to describe his political philosophy – essentially meaning social democracy with an emphasis on close relations with business, regional devolution, strong municipal government and public control (though not ownership) of essential services. It is the word the soon-to-be PM himself prefers to…

Jeans maker raises its full-year outlook for the second straight time, but shares fall after hours

Bloomberg sources said the deal values the business at $2.8bn. Credit: MAFPHOTOART8/ Shutterstock.com. An investor consortium led by B Capital and including California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) have sealed a deal to buy Russell Investments from TA Associates and Reverence Capital Partners. Bloomberg sources said the deal values the business at $2.8bn . Access…

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