... costs for European industry. In Moscow, however, such an agreement is seen as a long-term challenge: in effect, the European Union is solidifying its course towards rejecting Russian oil and gas, forcing Russia to accelerate its shift of exports to other ... ... to the Department of Energy, gasoline consumption in early July was 1-2% lower than a year ago. Extreme heat in the southern states somewhat reduced the number of long-distance car trips, while remote work popularity and cost-saving measures have lowered ...

... escalation is the unresolved territorial dispute over Kashmir. It is precisely over Kashmir that India and Pakistan have fought several wars in the past, and this problem continues to fuel mutual hostility. As of the early 2020s, the situation in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir (now a union territory) remains extremely tense. For Pakistan, Kashmir is an "unfinished partition," a matter of principle (the Muslim majority should live in a Muslim state). For India, holding onto Kashmir is a matter of secularism and territorial ...

... well as the risks and opportunities this creates for investors. The EU on the Brink of a Trade War: What Macron's Warning Means for Investors Recent statements by French President Emmanuel Macron regarding a potential trade war between the European Union and global economic giants — the United States and China — have garnered attention from investors worldwide. Macron's call for the EU to reconsider its trade policy reflects the escalating tensions within the international economy. What risks and opportunities does this confrontation entail?...

... and now aims to add cryptocurrency to its existing funds in modest amounts. Bringing Bitcoin Investments to the General Public Union Investment is the investment division of DZ Bank Group, an organization that consolidates over 800 private banks. This positions ... ... into its funds to offer crypto investment services to retail investors. As reported to Bloomberg, the asset management company stated that the investment funds will primarily target private investors. This means that only individuals or companies will be ...

... offer incentives for tech companies—California, Texas, and others have tax credits and deductions for IT businesses. Delaware attracts startups with a simplified registration process and exemption from profit tax for companies operating outside the state. Overall, however, the tax environment in the U.S. remains complex and relatively expensive for businesses, which is partially offset by a large market and access to capital. The European Union and specific countries in Europe have improved conditions for startups through special regimes. For example, France actively supports tech companies: the government launched co-funding programs for innovation and provides tax incentives for startups ...