The precious metals sell-off underscores the need for portfolio protection, says the Hong Kong-based wealth manager and broker, which favours Chinese stocks and local property.
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We have launched all manner of satellite and machinery into low-Earth orbit. But what goes up must come down. Most often, these items burn up in the atmosphere upon re-entry, which isn’t good for air quality or the ozone layer.But not everything incinerates — and increasing amounts of debris are hurtling back toward Earth and landing in backyards and farm fields. Falling detritus disrupts air travel and risks collision with infrastructure and people on the ground. There are those who argue that additional regulation is required around the launching and de-orbiting of these materials.In this episode, host Ari Daniel speaks with astronomer Samantha Lawler (https://campioncollege.ca/resources/dr-samantha-lawler/) and Smithsonian contributing writer Dan Falk (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/author/dan-falk/) about space junk (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/with-space-junk-on-the-rise-is-a-catastrophic-event-inevitable-180986907/) and the concern among researchers that it is becoming a growing threat to public safety.To subscribe to “There’s More to That,” and to listen to past episodes about all the shipwrecks hidden beneath the waters of the Great Lakes (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/why-are-there-so-many-shipwrecks-in-the-great-lakes-180987720/) ; the river of birds, bats and bugs fluttering, often invisibly, in the skies above (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/birds-bats-and-bugs-the-teeming-world-above-our-heads-180987559/) ; and the story behind the timelessness of Superman (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/how-superman-became-a-character-for-the-ages-180986954/) , find us on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theres-more-to-that/id1694965155?ign-itscg=30200&ign-itsct=podcast_box_player) , Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/4NYRCRxkYJTLjW71sqYOFv?si=08fa62c3e59d450f&nd=1) , iHeartRadio (https://www.iheart.com/) or wherever you get your podcasts.“There’s More to That” is a production of Smithsonian magazine and PRX Productions. From the magazine, our team is Ari Daniel, Debra Rosenberg and Brian Wolly. From PRX, our team is Ali Budner, Cleo Levin, Genevieve Sponsler, Sandra Lopez-Monsalve and Edwin Ochoa. The executive producer of PRX Productions is Jocelyn Gonzales.Fact-checking by Stephanie Abramson.Episode artwork by Emily Lankiewicz. Illustration by Emily Lankiewicz / Images by Samantha Lawler / NASA / smspsy via Adobe Stock and public domain.
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India’s Budget 2026-27 puts data centres at the core of its tech push, banking on long-term tax certainty to draw global investment
India’s Budget 2026-27 puts data centres at the core of its tech push, banking on long-term tax certainty to draw global investment
India’s Budget 2026-27 puts data centres at the core of its tech push, banking on long-term tax certainty to draw global investment
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Back in June, Air Products said construction of Saudi Arabia’s NEOM Green Hydrogen Project had reached roughly 80% completion across multiple sites. The project includes a large-scale green hydrogen production facility, dedicated solar and wind farms, and a purpose-built transmission network. Once operational, it is expected to become the world’s largest renewable-powered ammonia complex within the next two years. That progress, however, has unfolded against a much weaker oil backdrop than Riyadh anticipated when NEOM was conceived....
BoJ policymakers signalled moderate economic momentum and stickier inflation trends, endorsing careful future rate increases if forecasts unfold as expected.Summary:BOJ policymakers agreed the Japanese economy has recovered moderately but noted uneven momentum in parts of the economy. Inflation is projected to continue rising moderately, underpinned by wage and price interactions and import pass-through. The depreciation of the yen is seen as adding to domestic price pressures via higher import costs. Financial conditions remain broadly accommodative even after recent policy tightening, and further rate increases were judged appropriate over time. Board members emphasised careful, timely policy adjustments to balance price stability and economic resilience.The Bank of Japan (BOJ) released the Summary of Opinions from its January 22–23 Monetary Policy Meeting, shedding light on how board members currently view economic and price conditions ahead of the next policy decisions. While the economy has shown signs of moderate recovery, policymakers highlighted a mix of opportunities and risks that could shape future monetary moves. Overall economic activity in Japan was judged to have regained moderate momentum, supported by recoveries in global demand and government economic measures. However, some sectors still show uneven performance, and external policy shifts in key trading partners continue to influence the domestic outlook. The BOJ’s assessment is in line with its recent quarterly Outlook for Economic Activity and Prices report, which projects continued moderate growth partly supported by accommodative global conditions. On inflation, members expect consumer prices to continue rising at a moderate pace, with an ongoing interaction between wages and prices underpinning this trend. The pass-through of rising personnel costs into prices is considered moderate so far, though the impact of higher import costs, amplified by the weak yen, remains a key factor in price dynamics. Policymakers emphasised the need to monitor the balance between inflation, wages, and household income, especially as government measures and fiscal policy also play a role in shaping real income trends. Views on monetary policy reflect a cautious but increasingly vigilant stance. Even after the BOJ’s December decision to raise the policy rate to a level not seen in decades, financial conditions were judged to remain accommodative. Some members pointed to the appropriateness of continuing gradual rate increases if the current outlook materialises, with emphasis on careful timing and consideration of economic feedback effects. The board also discussed how to manage policy communication effectively to avoid lagging behind emerging price pressures, including risks tied to exchange rate movements. Long-term bond market developments and volatility in super-long Japanese government bond yields were noted as areas requiring ongoing attention, with indications that flexible responses could be needed under exceptional market conditions. In this context, members signalled that further adjustments to policy accommodation should be made in a timely way, without pre-commitment to a set pace but with responsiveness to data on prices, growth, and financing conditions. Government representatives attending the meeting underscored the importance of appropriate monetary policy coordination alongside fiscal efforts to achieve sustainable price stability and economic growth, highlighting cooperation under the Bank of Japan Act and shared objectives toward the inflation target.Full text here:Summary of Opinions at the Monetary Policy Meeting on January 22 and 23, 2026 Earlier:Japan PM softens weak yen comments as election and intervention risks collideFormer "Mr Yen" Watanabe warns of risk of renewed yen selling backlash into Japan election This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.