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End of nuclear in Taiwan fans energy security fears
End of nuclear in Taiwan fans energy security fears
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Taiwan will turn off its last nuclear reactor on Saturday, fuelling concerns over the self-ruled island's reliance on imported energy and vulnerability to a Chinese blockade. - Chinese threat - Taiwan's reliance on imported fossil fuels is of particular concern given the risk of a Chinese blockade.

Stocks drop as fresh trade news awaited, oil down on Iran hopes
Stocks drop as fresh trade news awaited, oil down on Iran hopes
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Equities stuttered Thursday as investors await fresh developments in trade talks, with US partners looking to reach deals to avoid Donald Trump's tariff blitz, while oil extended losses on hopes for an Iran nuclear deal. Oil prices sank around two percent on signs that Iran could agree to certain US demands to reach a nuclear deal.

Crypto industry praises Trump, calls for market clarity
Crypto industry praises Trump, calls for market clarity
Business and Economy
by  AFP

The start of President Donald Trump's term earned rave reviews at the world's leading crypto conference Wednesday, but top industry lawyers said digital platforms wanted regulatory clarity while the Republicans control Congress. Cohen was speaking at Consensus, the world's longest-running crypto conference, hosted this year in Canada's largest city, Toronto.