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Canadian Solar elevates Hong Kong role amid industry slump and geopolitical tensions

Canadian Solar, one of the industry’s most exposed players to US-China tensions, is expanding the role of its Hong Kong operations as it reshapes its global business to weather a deepening downturn and rising geopolitical pressure, positioning the city as a hub for financing, talent and technology development, according to its board director. The Nasdaq-listed group, founded in 2001 by Chinese entrepreneur Shawn Qu, has been grappling with increasingly stringent compliance requirements from...

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Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% but warns higher inflation unavoidable

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Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% but warns higher inflation unavoidable

The Bank of England has left interest rates unchanged at 3.75% but warned that higher inflation is unavoidable due to the Middle East conflict. The MPC voted 8-1 to hold, with only chief economist Huw Pill favoring a hike to 4%. UK inflation rose to 3.3% in March. The Bank presented three scenarios: in the worst case (C), oil reaches $130/barrel, inflation peaks at 6.2% in Q1 2027, and rates would need to rise to 5.25%. Governor Andrew Bailey said the decision depends on the duration of the energy price shock.

Bank of England keeps interest rates on hold with committee split 8-1 – business live

Oil prices retreat after earlier surge to over $126 a barrel on Reuters report that the US is pressing ahead with plans for an international coalition to open the strait of HormuzVolkswagen lost more than a billion euros from US tariffs and the cost of ending production of a battery vehicle in Tennessee in response to Donald Trump’s anti-electric car policies.Germany’s biggest carmaker on Thursday reported a €500m cost of winding down production of the ID.4, an electric crossover SUV, in favour of producing a bulkier petrol SUV, the Atlas. It also said there was a €600m cost from US tariffs.The world is undergoing fundamental change – and we are aligning our strategy consistently. Wars, geopolitical tensions, trade barriers, stricter regulations, and intense competition are creating headwinds.In this environment, the planned cost reductions are not enough. We must fundamentally transform our business model and achieve structural, sustainable improvements. This includes improving the cost structure of our vehicles without compromising product substance, significantly reducing overhead costs, increasing the efficiency of our plants, and accelerating technology development and decision-making. Continue reading...

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