NEWSTACHE on Nostr: 1. USAID Clampdown and Job Cuts: The Trump administration is planning to slash all ...
1. USAID Clampdown and Job Cuts: The Trump administration is planning to slash all but 300 jobs at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), according to a report. This move has been met with criticism and concern from lawmakers and advocacy groups. (Source: Fortune)
2. NatGas Volatility: Natural gas futures saw record volatility for March contracts, reaching levels not seen since 2014. The surge in volatility was driven by a combination of factors, including cold weather, production issues, and geopolitical tensions. (Source: ZeroHedge)
3. Tesla Car Sales in China: Tesla's car sales in China fell 11.5% in January, marking the second consecutive month of declines. The drop in sales is attributed to intense competition in the Chinese market, as well as a slowdown in government subsidies for electric vehicles. (Source: CNBC)
4. Iran Sanctions: The Trump administration announced new sanctions against Iran, targeting its oil industry and financial sector. Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, called the sanctions "unlawful" and vowed to continue its nuclear program. (Source: Al Jazeera)
5. Boeing Airplane Orders: Boeing expects Indian and South Asian airlines to order over 2,800 new airplanes over the next 20 years, according to the company's CEO. The orders would include a mix of single- and twin-aisle planes, and would help Boeing to recover from the grounding of the 737 Max. (Source: Yahoo Finance)
2. NatGas Volatility: Natural gas futures saw record volatility for March contracts, reaching levels not seen since 2014. The surge in volatility was driven by a combination of factors, including cold weather, production issues, and geopolitical tensions. (Source: ZeroHedge)
3. Tesla Car Sales in China: Tesla's car sales in China fell 11.5% in January, marking the second consecutive month of declines. The drop in sales is attributed to intense competition in the Chinese market, as well as a slowdown in government subsidies for electric vehicles. (Source: CNBC)
4. Iran Sanctions: The Trump administration announced new sanctions against Iran, targeting its oil industry and financial sector. Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, called the sanctions "unlawful" and vowed to continue its nuclear program. (Source: Al Jazeera)
5. Boeing Airplane Orders: Boeing expects Indian and South Asian airlines to order over 2,800 new airplanes over the next 20 years, according to the company's CEO. The orders would include a mix of single- and twin-aisle planes, and would help Boeing to recover from the grounding of the 737 Max. (Source: Yahoo Finance)