Commodities protect wealth by giving investors exposure to real assets that often respond to rising prices. When inflation weakens buying power, raw materials can help add balance to a long-term portfolio.
Listen to Odd Lots on Apple PodcastsListen to Odd Lots on SpotifyWatch Odd Lots on YouTubeSubscribe to the newsletterIn 2006, then-Senator Ted Stevens coined an infamous term for how to understand the internet: It’s a “series of tubes.” The funny thing is, that’s a fairly accurate description. Underneath the world’s oceans, miles and miles of fiber-optic cables send packets of information from one location to the next, serving as the backbone of the internet as know it. This infrastructure is de
Nuclear power is attempting a comeback, but producing the necessary fuel is complex. From mining to enrichment, can new technologies and supply chains scale to power the next generation of reactors? (Source: Bloomberg)
In 2006, then-Senator Ted Stevens coined an infamous term for how to understand the internet: It’s a “series of tubes.” The funny thing is, that’s a fairly accurate description. Underneath the world’s oceans, miles and miles of fiber-optic cables send packets of information from one location to the next, serving as the backbone of the internet as know it. This infrastructure is delicate, too: Memorably, a 2022 volcanic eruption cut off the island of Tonga from web access for an extended period o
Shares of Chinese AI model developers surged as Jensen Huang joining President Donald Trump’s trip to Beijing led traders to assess the potential benefits of China securing H200 chip supply from Nvidia Corp.
Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore break down today’s key themes for analysts and investors on “Bloomberg: The Opening Trade.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Uzbekistan’s national investment fund rose in its London trading debut, after the government sold a $604 million stake.
China’s missile buildup runs on a vast network of about 80 firms. Bloomberg analysis shows record revenues and rising civilian involvement, expanding Beijing’s reach just as US stockpiles are diminished by the Iran war.
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Greece is looking into repaying even more of its bailout loans ahead of schedule this year, a person familiar with the matter said.
India’s foreign-exchange reserves remain strong enough to defend its currency against the Iran-war driven oil shock, with buffers well above stress levels seen during the taper tantrum, according to economists.
