Month: August 2024

Harris Tops Trump in Money Race, Raising $310 Million in July

US Vice President Kamala Harris raised a record $310 million in July, more than doubling the $138.7 million Donald Trump,…

Oil Heads for Fourth Straight Weekly Decline

Oil is set for its longest run of weekly losses since December as demand concerns linger in China and OPEC+…

Africa: Minerals Mining Offers $1.6 Trillion Opportunity

Africa’s critical minerals offer a $1.6 trillion opportunity, and governments want to cash in. Bloomberg’s Samuel Etienne explores the steps…

Biden Promises Support for Israel, Pushes for Cease-Fire

US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a call on Thursday evening during which Biden reaffirmed…

Nigerian Police Use Teargas on Protestors

A clampdown by Nigerian security forces on protests against the high cost of living in the nation left at least…

Africa Aims to Cash In on Critical Minerals | Africa Amplified

This month we dig into what’s literally powering the global energy transition. The demand for critical minerals has taken on…

Biden, Harris Greet Americans Freed in Russian Prisoner Swap | Daybreak: Europe 08/02/2024

Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from London, we set the agenda for your…

Markets in 3 Minutes: Focus Has Shifted to Jobs From Inflation

Anna Edwards, Tom Mackenzie, and Mark Cudmore break down today’s key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening…

Nigeria Protests: What’s Happening and Why It Matters

Nigeria’s cost-of-living crisis worsened as protests mushroomed across the nation, resulting in the deaths of at least six people and…

Ethiopia Bags $20B in Funding From IMF and World Bank

Ethiopia’s decision this week to float its currency unlocked more than $20 billion in financing from the World Bank and…