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US EV Leadership at Risk due to GOP Bill Amid China Fears

TL/DR - Republicans have proposed a bill, named the "ELITE" Vehicles Act, which seeks to eliminate the electric vehicle (EV) tax credit, potentially hindering US EV manufacturing and shifting leadership to China. The bill was introduced as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, and critics argue it could undermine the US auto industry, worsen local…

European Manufacturing Requires New Strategies Against Biden’s IRA

TL/DR - Swiss solar-panel maker Meyer Burger Technology AG is set to move operations to the U.S. after shutting its factory in Germany, following a $220.5 million fundraising approved by shareholders. The company cites cheap Chinese competition and massive competitive disadvantages in Europe as reasons for the move. According to Bloomberg…

Marriage Leads to Weight Gain in Men, Study Reveals

The Impact of Marriage on Men's Weight Gain Marriage has a profound influence on men's body mass index (BMI) scores, according to recent research findings. Research has revealed an interesting fact that many women have always suspected: men tend to become less active and put on weight after getting married. The study found that during…

US Bond Market’s Unpredictability by Barry Eichengreen

TL/DR - The interest rates on ten-year US Treasuries have reached nearly 5%, more than triple the levels from two years ago, making bond yields attractive once more. Despite a difficult few years for investors in US Treasury bonds, the "smart money" is now returning, with the expectation that interest rates will fall and bond prices will recover…