Modern intricate designs in architecture can be surprising even for experts. There are numerous non-standard buildings with an unusual shape all over the world. The so-called "twisted" shape is a very popular design among architects. Read about the most unique architectural findings, surprising and breathtaking, in our photo gallery.

Turning Torso, Sweden

Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava was a pioneer in creating spiral-shaped buildings. In 2005, in the Swedish city of Malm"o, he designed the 190-meter “twisted” tower Turning Torso. The shape of the skyscraper was based on the form of a twisting human torso. The tower consists of 9 blocks of pentagon-shaped prisms that twist relative to each other as it rises. Turning Torso is one of the few buildings which has both exterior and interior steel supporting frame in it.

Shanghai Tower, China

The Shanghai Tower is the world's tallest twisted building - 632 m high. The building is a part of a composition consisting of three cutting-edge skyscrapers. The tower’s design is unique and harmonic. It takes the form of nine cylindrical buildings stacked atop each other, all enclosed by the inner layer of the glass facade. Each of the nine zones has its own atrium, featuring gardens, caf'es, restaurants, and shopping areas with panoramic views of the city. Architects managed to create a skyscraper that meets international environmental standards.

Cayan Tower, Dubai

The Cayan Tower is a residential skyscraper built in 2017 in Dubai. Its unusual design is achieved through twisting the tower walls from the foundation to the top exactly by 90 degrees, with each floor rotated by 1.2 degrees around a cylindrical elevator. The interior of the building is protected from direct sunlight by movable screen panels. All communications are located in the central " service core" of the tower. Its observation deck provides a breathtaking view of the city.The skyscraper is 307 m tall.

F&F Tower, Panama

This amazing tower became the first spiral-shaped building in Latin America. It was built in the downtown of Panama City in 2011. The skyscraper design is rather complex and is based on rotating geometry and a prism. With the help of the talented local architects, this audacious project was brought to life. As a result, the 243-meter steel-concrete skyscraper, lined with sparkling mirror tiles, giving the building a futuristic look, has become the main attraction of the city.

AL Tijaria Tower, Kuwait

AL Tijaria Tower, built in 2009, is 218 m tall. It has a spiral structure that is built around a circular-shaped core. The tower is constructed from slab edges which are shifted against each other in a clockwise manner from floor to floor. This is how the skyscraper twists by 80 degrees as it climbs from the ground level to the top floor. The tower features vertically organized six-storey sections, each with a private atrium garden.

United Tower, Bahrain

A unique 50-storey skyscraper United Tower, built in 2017, is located on an artificial island in the bay of Bahrain. The tower looks like a huge drill. The spiral starts its twist on the octagonal foundation rotating counterclockwise and providing a magnificent view of the bay. A luxury five-star hotel occupies the first 14 floors of the skyscraper, while the rest of the building is dedicated to offices, shops, and apartments. The tower’s height is 200 m.

Mode Gakuen Spiral Tower, Japan

The 170-meter Mode Gakuen Spiral Tower was built in Nagoya, Japan, in 2008. The spiral building houses three vocational schools: a fashion college, a school of information technology and design, and a medical school. The supporting structure of the building consists of a central core made of steel columns filled with concrete. This central core supports the three cone-shaped wings of the tower. Mode Gakuen Spiral is equipped with one of the most advanced seismic isolation systems in Japan which makes it resistant against strong earthquakes.

Generali Tower, Italy

Generali Tower was designed by a brilliant architect Zaha Hadid in 2018. It reaches a height of 170 m. The skyscraper has become the heart of the large-scale CityLife project. The building is totally “green” as it is equipped with the most advanced alternative energy systems. The tower features sunshades, natural ventilation, and a daylight system. The supporting structures provide energy-efficient heating and cooling.

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Savvy entrepreneur Donald Trump has an acute sense of a good deal. He can easily grasp the mindset of a would-be business partner. Without a team of negotiators, he just brings up an issue during a private talk and evaluates a partner’s response. In most cases, the US President has a great vision whether a deal is worthy of attention or not. Donald Trump has floated the idea of buying the largest island in the world, Greenland, for long. On Sunday, the US leader stated his interest in Greenland on TV and in his tweet. Notably, the policymaker wants to follow in the footsteps of his predecessors. US presidents used to buy spacious areas to enlarge the US territory. Thomas Jefferson bought Louisiana from France in 1803. Andrew Johnson acquired Alaska from Russia in 1867. Woodrow Wilson bought the Danish West Indies in 1917. So, there is a precedent of purchasing the land from Denmark. Now Donald Trump is considering a “large real estate deal”. The feeble economic situation in Greenland is on Trump’s side. Denmark has no available resources to develop this huge autonomous territory. In fact, the Nordic country has a sparse labor force. Oddly enough, Denmark’s labor legislation does not encourage but actually disrupts a flow of working people there.

Does anything suggest that a deal would be a success? Denmark is a time-tested ally of the US. Greenland used to be under the US protectorate during World War II. Nowadays, the island hosts the American northernmost military base. In other words, both countries have been in diplomatic relations for centuries. Experts predict the most feasible scenario. The US will embark on painstaking negotiations that will eventually end up with a long-term leasing agreement on Greenland, for example for 99 years. In a few decades of the land development and a massive increase of the population, the natives will certainly appreciate benefits of the US involvement. At a referendum, the locals will undoubtedly vote for extending the leasing agreement that will resolve the question of the unity with the US.

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Scientists believe that modern world is a perfect place for the future breakthrough technologies. Jaw-dropping discoveries are to be made in the next few years. Let's talk about the most promising innovations awaiting us in 2019.

Creating artificial embryos
The latest discovery of British scientists has become a revolutionary step in the research on life development. Researches managed to create an artificial embryo using mouse stem cells bypassing the traditional fertilization process. Although this embryo can not yet develop into a real mouse, this kind of research has laid the foundation for a new stage in editing the genome.

Smart city concept
Previous attempts to create smart cities did not end successfully. However, Sidewalk Labs, a new urban innovation company of Alphabet holding, may become a rather promising project. The smart city project by Sidewalk Labs has been agreed with the Canadian government and is planned to be established in Waterfront Toronto. The company is going to equip the area with innovative technologies. For example, this smart city will use only autonomous public transportation.

Development of artificial imagination
Today modern artificial neural networks are able to recognize a huge number of images but can not think independently. The new study of Ian Goodfellow from the University of Montreal turned out to be a breakthrough in neural network research. The researcher enabled a neural network to use imagination by inventing a generative adversarial network (GAN).This system resembles a simplified mathematical model of the human brain. After a series of experiments, it became clear that the neural network is now capable of generating new images. So the system provides neural networks with artificial imagination that they lacked before.

Pixel Buds
Pixel buds are wireless earbuds developed by Google. The price of the innovative headphones is not high - just $159, but their functionality is quite advanced. The device operating in automatic mode is capable of translating real-time conversation into 40 languages. The earbuds are easy to use but they are only compatible with the Google Pixel 2 smartphone. Developers are working on optimizing the device and removing some shortfalls.

Zero emission gas power plants
Recently, the US energy startup in Houston, Net Power, has successfully launched an innovative zero-emission gas plant. The technology is based on the new gas turbine which is smaller in size than a traditional one. It can fit in a tiny room of 5.6 square meters. However, the size of the turbine does not reduce its power. The device features a unique technology of efficient heat transmission with the help of the matter known as a supercritical fluid.

Creating newborn’s genetic passport
Scientists believe that in the nearest future every newborn will receive a personal genetic passport. It will provide important information about possible genetic diseases. Based on this data scientists will be able to identify and successfully treat serious conditions in the early stages of development. This info can be used by pharmaceutical companies for drug testing in order to prevent the development of various diseases.

Complete privacy on the net
The most innovative online identification system is based on the zero-knowledge proof protocol and is able to identify the user without providing personal data. The innovation is based on the Zcash cryptocurrency algorithm which operates using advanced cryptography system zk-Snark. All transactions are confirmed online without tracking addresses of users. Zk-Snark technology requires some improvements, but in the future it may become a milestone in the Internet privacy.

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Smugglers are very creative in their pursuit of profit. The captain of the Chinese-owned oil tanker Pacific Bravo even managed to change its name. Tanker owners have been spotted trading Iranian oil which is under US sanctions. When the US government promised to introduce sanctions against the Asian ports where the Pacific Bravo would be welcomed, the tanker’s captain decided to play foxy. First, he switched off a transponder which allowed other vessels to see the tanker on their radars and disappeared for about 6 weeks. Later, a new vessel, the Latin Venture, popped up in the same area. After a closer look, it turned out to be the vanished Pacific Bravo. The unique identification number (IMO9206035) helped detect fraud. Other parameters of the tankers matched as well. This way, it became obvious that the tanker faded away just because the owner wanted to trick everyone and avoid US sanctions. The Latin Venture is owned by Kunlun Holdings headquartered in Shanghai. The company also has an office in Singapore. The tanker can transport two million barrels of oil. The company did not respond to the agency’s request. Notably, the United States intends to ban Iranian oil trade completely. On the other side, Iran’s authorities said they would continue selling oil on the shadow market and did not consider their actions a fraud.

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Smugglers are very creative in their pursuit of profit. The captain of the Chinese-owned oil tanker Pacific Bravo even managed to change its name. Tanker owners have been spotted trading Iranian oil which is under US sanctions. When the US government promised to introduce sanctions against the Asian ports where the Pacific Bravo would be welcomed, the tanker’s captain decided to play foxy. First, he switched off a transponder which allowed other vessels to see the tanker on their radars and disappeared for about 6 weeks. Later, a new vessel, the Latin Venture, popped up in the same area. After a closer look, it turned out to be the vanished Pacific Bravo. The unique identification number (IMO9206035) helped detect fraud. Other parameters of the tankers matched as well. This way, it became obvious that the tanker faded away just because the owner wanted to trick everyone and avoid US sanctions. The Latin Venture is owned by Kunlun Holdings headquartered in Shanghai. The company also has an office in Singapore. The tanker can transport two million barrels of oil. The company did not respond to the agency’s request. Notably, the United States intends to ban Iranian oil trade completely. On the other side, Iran’s authorities said they would continue selling oil on the shadow market and did not consider their actions a fraud.

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Scientists believe that modern world is a perfect place for the future breakthrough technologies. Jaw-dropping discoveries are to be made in the next few years. Let's talk about the most promising innovations awaiting us in 2019.

Creating artificial embryos
The latest discovery of British scientists has become a revolutionary step in the research on life development. Researches managed to create an artificial embryo using mouse stem cells bypassing the traditional fertilization process. Although this embryo can not yet develop into a real mouse, this kind of research has laid the foundation for a new stage in editing the genome.

Smart city concept
Previous attempts to create smart cities did not end successfully. However, Sidewalk Labs, a new urban innovation company of Alphabet holding, may become a rather promising project. The smart city project by Sidewalk Labs has been agreed with the Canadian government and is planned to be established in Waterfront Toronto. The company is going to equip the area with innovative technologies. For example, this smart city will use only autonomous public transportation.

Development of artificial imagination
Today modern artificial neural networks are able to recognize a huge number of images but can not think independently. The new study of Ian Goodfellow from the University of Montreal turned out to be a breakthrough in neural network research. The researcher enabled a neural network to use imagination by inventing a generative adversarial network (GAN).This system resembles a simplified mathematical model of the human brain. After a series of experiments, it became clear that the neural network is now capable of generating new images. So the system provides neural networks with artificial imagination that they lacked before.

Pixel Buds
Pixel buds are wireless earbuds developed by Google. The price of the innovative headphones is not high - just $159, but their functionality is quite advanced. The device operating in automatic mode is capable of translating real-time conversation into 40 languages. The earbuds are easy to use but they are only compatible with the Google Pixel 2 smartphone. Developers are working on optimizing the device and removing some shortfalls.

Zero emission gas power plants
Recently, the US energy startup in Houston, Net Power, has successfully launched an innovative zero-emission gas plant. The technology is based on the new gas turbine which is smaller in size than a traditional one. It can fit in a tiny room of 5.6 square meters. However, the size of the turbine does not reduce its power. The device features a unique technology of efficient heat transmission with the help of the matter known as a supercritical fluid.

Creating newborn’s genetic passport
Scientists believe that in the nearest future every newborn will receive a personal genetic passport. It will provide important information about possible genetic diseases. Based on this data scientists will be able to identify and successfully treat serious conditions in the early stages of development. This info can be used by pharmaceutical companies for drug testing in order to prevent the development of various diseases.

Complete privacy on the net
The most innovative online identification system is based on the zero-knowledge proof protocol and is able to identify the user without providing personal data. The innovation is based on the Zcash cryptocurrency algorithm which operates using advanced cryptography system zk-Snark. All transactions are confirmed online without tracking addresses of users. Zk-Snark technology requires some improvements, but in the future it may become a milestone in the Internet privacy.

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Scientists believe that modern world is a perfect place for the future breakthrough technologies. Jaw-dropping discoveries are to be made in the next few years. Let's talk about the most promising innovations awaiting us in 2019.

Creating artificial embryos
The latest discovery of British scientists has become a revolutionary step in the research on life development. Researches managed to create an artificial embryo using mouse stem cells bypassing the traditional fertilization process. Although this embryo can not yet develop into a real mouse, this kind of research has laid the foundation for a new stage in editing the genome.

Smart city concept
Previous attempts to create smart cities did not end successfully. However, Sidewalk Labs, a new urban innovation company of Alphabet holding, may become a rather promising project. The smart city project by Sidewalk Labs has been agreed with the Canadian government and is planned to be established in Waterfront Toronto. The company is going to equip the area with innovative technologies. For example, this smart city will use only autonomous public transportation.

Development of artificial imagination
Today modern artificial neural networks are able to recognize a huge number of images but can not think independently. The new study of Ian Goodfellow from the University of Montreal turned out to be a breakthrough in neural network research. The researcher enabled a neural network to use imagination by inventing a generative adversarial network (GAN).This system resembles a simplified mathematical model of the human brain. After a series of experiments, it became clear that the neural network is now capable of generating new images. So the system provides neural networks with artificial imagination that they lacked before.

Pixel Buds
Pixel buds are wireless earbuds developed by Google. The price of the innovative headphones is not high - just $159, but their functionality is quite advanced. The device operating in automatic mode is capable of translating real-time conversation into 40 languages. The earbuds are easy to use but they are only compatible with the Google Pixel 2 smartphone. Developers are working on optimizing the device and removing some shortfalls.

Zero emission gas power plants
Recently, the US energy startup in Houston, Net Power, has successfully launched an innovative zero-emission gas plant. The technology is based on the new gas turbine which is smaller in size than a traditional one. It can fit in a tiny room of 5.6 square meters. However, the size of the turbine does not reduce its power. The device features a unique technology of efficient heat transmission with the help of the matter known as a supercritical fluid.

Creating newborn’s genetic passport
Scientists believe that in the nearest future every newborn will receive a personal genetic passport. It will provide important information about possible genetic diseases. Based on this data scientists will be able to identify and successfully treat serious conditions in the early stages of development. This info can be used by pharmaceutical companies for drug testing in order to prevent the development of various diseases.

Complete privacy on the net
The most innovative online identification system is based on the zero-knowledge proof protocol and is able to identify the user without providing personal data. The innovation is based on the Zcash cryptocurrency algorithm which operates using advanced cryptography system zk-Snark. All transactions are confirmed online without tracking addresses of users. Zk-Snark technology requires some improvements, but in the future it may become a milestone in the Internet privacy.

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The trade war has eventually dealt a blow to the US economy. Such a consequence comes as no surprise to analysts and investors. Having unleashed the trade conflict, Washington was fully aware of risks it would pose to the domestic economy. Nevertheless, it still asserts the status of the largest global economy. Indeed, some countries which are not involved in trade jitters cannot reach such GDP rates as the US economy does in full swing of the trade conflict. Interestingly, leading rating agencies have pointed to troubles in the US economy a year later since the conflict broke out. Goldman Sachs downgraded its outlook for the US economic growth in Q4 by 20 basis points to 1.8%. Experts say that disruption of steady supply chains could pose a serious challenge. Trade uncertainty badly hurts US companies, so that they have to slash business investment. Recently, Donald Trump warned Beijing that higher tariffs on China’s imports worth $300 billion would be introduced from September 1. Goldman Sachs does not consider this an empty threat. So, all China’s imports will be subject to elevated tariffs soon. The battle of tariffs between the US and China began in 2018. The US imposed levies on some items of China’s imports. In response to anti-China rhetoric, Beijing retaliated with similar measures. One of the most powerful punitive measures against the US was the devaluation of China’s national currency. Beijing devalued the yuan to a historic low.

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Electric cars - a relatively new mode of transport - are steadily gaining popularity around the world. Electric car sales account for 1% of the total car market in the USA in 2019. This industry sector is gradually taking off. Thus, in 2018, 220 models of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids were sold worldwide, including 150 models in China. China's market share made up 56% of global sales.

Find the best-selling electric vehicles of 2019 in our gallery.

Tesla Model 3
Last year, one of the most popular electric cars Tesla Model 3 broke all sales records. In 2018, sales of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in the USA soared to a record 79% headed by the innovative Tesla Model 3. This, in turn, has led to a significant rise in sales volume of the electric car industry in the US. By early June this year, the number of sold Tesla Model 3 cars has reached 67,650.

Tesla Model Х

This model ranks second in the list of leading best-selling electric cars. It is another extremely popular model by Tesla, and its sales records are high not only in the US but throughout the world. This year, the number of sold units in early June has already advanced to 9,000.

Audi e-tron

This fully-electric mid-size crossover is produced by Audi AG. The car is powered by a 95 kWh battery that can charge the vehicle by 80% in as quick as half an hour. For in-home charging, there is a standard 11 kW charger which makes the battery full in 8.5 hours. In 2019, before June, the sales of this brand in the United States amounted to 1835 units.

Jaguar I-Pace
An electric crossover Jaguar I-Pace has become a breakthrough model of the British company Jaguar Land Rover. The innovative vehicle was announced in March 2018,

and deliveries started in the second half of 2018. It is the first premium electric crossover from a European automaker. Jaguar I-Pace quickly won favor with a wide range of customers becoming the most popular high-class car.
Jaguar I-Pace in its first year of sales received 62 international awards from automotive industry groups and media publishers. In the United States, up to June 2019, 1309 units were sold.

Smart EQ Fortwo

This electric car appeared on the auto market thanks to Daimler AG and today is handled by the Smart concern. This two-seater city hatchback introduced back in 1998 still remains popular today. In the United States, in 2019, Smart EQ Fortwo sales totaled 496.

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Extract of shale oil in major oil and gas producing regions of the country is forecast to climb by 85 thousand barrels, up to 8.768 million barrels per day, or 1.1% in September, according to a report from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

The most significant increase in production is expected in the Permian basin, by 75,000 barrels, up to 4.423 million bpd. The output from the nearby Niobrara basin is forecast to rise by 12,000 barrels, up to 758,000 bpd. Production in Bakken shale basin is also expected to climb by 3,000 barrels, up to 1.436 million bpd. Output in Appalachia is set to rise by 4,000 barrels, up to 146,000 bpd.

Analysts from EIA also anticipate a decline in production in the Anadarko shale basin by 3,000 barrels, to 579,000 bpd, and in the Eagle Ford by 6,000 barrels, to 1.383 million bpd. According to the EIA estimates, gas production at these basins may increase by 729 million cubic feet, up to 81.595 billion cubic feet per day in September. This month, gas production amounted to 80.866 billion cubic feet per day.

Agency representatives draw attention to such an important factor as the number of unfinished wells in the fields of the US largest oil and gas producing regions. Their number decreased by 100, to 8.108 thousand wells in July 2019. The DUC wells are drilled but not yet prepared for production. The number of DUCs will enable producers to raise oil output regardless of the price and pace of drilling activity.

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Astronomers believe that the number of rare and unique events in the world is going to increase. Constant and invisible to the human eye planetary motion, gravitational force and evolution of celestial bodies are the cause of the phenomena. Read more about eight rarest astronomical events

Total solar eclipse

A total solar eclipse is seen very rarely. It differs from the usual one which is observed several times a year. When a total solar eclipse occurs, the Moon blocks the Sun completely. It can be observed from the Earth. For the last time, the total solar eclipse was recorded in Novembers 2012. Scientists estimate it will not happen for the next 138 years.

The Transit of Venus

A transition is observed when Venus passes directly between the Sun and the Earth. Only a small portion of the solar-disc is covered. Venues looks like a tiny black dot moving across the Sun. The event repeats every 8 years. For the last 11o years, the planet runs along the same trajectory. The last transit of Venus was in 2012.

Planetary Alignment

The phenomenon is one of the rarest astronomical events. According to scientific research, the next alignment of celestial objects including Mars, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and the Moon will occur in 2040. The alignment of the five planets (Mars, Saturn, Venus, Mercury, and Jupiter) was recorded in 2000. The alignment of Jupiter, Mercury, and Venus happened in 2011.

Comet ISON
Comet ISON, a sungrazing celestial body, is a unique event. It originated from the Oort cloud at the edge of the Solar System. Scientists consider it the brightest comet of the first half of the 19th century. It was discovered by two Russian astronomers on September 12, 2012. In November 2013, the comet split into two parts. According to estimated data, ISON flew 3.5 billion years before reaching the Sun. Its weight was constantly growing due to the accumulation of dust particles. The comet collapsed at a distance of 1 million km to the Sun.

Halley’s comet
The periodic appearance of Halley's comet is the most interesting of the rare astronomical phenomena. It returns to the Sun every 75 years. The celestial body was named after the English astronomer Edmund Halley, who discovered it in 1531. The comet moves around the elliptical orbit. It is one of the brightest in the Solar System. Halley's comet is visible to the human eye. Its dimensions are 14 km long and 8 km wide. The last time the object passed near the Sun was in 1986, and the next appearance is expected in 2061.

Comet Hale–Bopp
Experts consider the Hale-Bopp comet to be the brightest celestial body. It is 1000 times more intense than Halley's comet. The comet is visible from the Earth. It is estimated that the period of its circulation around the Sun is 2392 years. Comet Hale–Bopp was discovered by American astronomers Alan Hale and Thomas Bopp on July 23, 1995. Its closest distance to Earth is 193 million km. The comet movement is extremely difficult to predict. The orbit is constantly shifting, so it is not an easy task to foresee the flight path of the celestial body.

The Leonids

The Leonid meteor shower occurs at the intersection of the Earth and the orbit of Tempel-Tuttle comet. This spectacular meteor storms happens every 33 years. The Leonids are characterized by a huge number of meteors flying through the atmosphere. Their number reaches 100 thousand. The most powerful meteor storms were recorded in 1833.

67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko

In comparison with Hale-Bopp comet, 67P/C–G‘s trajectory is more easily to predict. It travels around the Sun in six years. The comet was discovered in 1969. Its trajectory is under the gravitational influence of Jupiter. There are ice formations on the surface of 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko comet which turn into steam with dust particles as it approaches the Sun. The comet falls under the influence of Neptune’s gravitational force when passing near the planet.

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The Russian ruble is not viewed by experts as the weakest currency. Moreover, the ruble occasionally wins the title of the most promising and the most undervalued currency. Indeed, this status is sometimes justified by its remarkable resilience despite headwinds. However, it is doomed to failure as Russia’s government and the central bank are not interested in the strong national currency, thus making no efforts to provide some support. Besides, Western sanctions are the sword of Damocles that hangs over the ruble. Being the commodity currency, the ruble is vulnerable to any downtrend in oil prices. No wonder, the recent slump in oil prices dealt a blow to the Russian currency. In early August, the ruble hit a fresh two-month low and briefly tumbled even deeper. Meanwhile, the ruble cannot meet the challenge of political pressure. In this context, it will hardly regain footing in the short term. One thing is obvious: the dynamic of oil prices is seen as a good barometer of the ruble’s trajectory. The latest nosedive of oil prices caused an instant slump in the ruble. On August 13, the USD/RUB pair tested the level of 65.5975. Likewise, the EUR/RUB pair also breached the level of 73.5550, the weakest mark since early June 2019.

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Electric cars - a relatively new mode of transport - are steadily gaining popularity around the world. Electric car sales account for 1% of the total car market in the USA in 2019. This industry sector is gradually taking off. Thus, in 2018, 220 models of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids were sold worldwide, including 150 models in China. China's market share made up 56% of global sales.

Find the best-selling electric vehicles of 2019 in our gallery.

Tesla Model 3
Last year, one of the most popular electric cars Tesla Model 3 broke all sales records. In 2018, sales of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in the USA soared to a record 79% headed by the innovative Tesla Model 3. This, in turn, has led to a significant rise in sales volume of the electric car industry in the US. By early June this year, the number of sold Tesla Model 3 cars has reached 67,650.

Tesla Model Х

This model ranks second in the list of leading best-selling electric cars. It is another extremely popular model by Tesla, and its sales records are high not only in the US but throughout the world. This year, the number of sold units in early June has already advanced to 9,000.

Audi e-tron

This fully-electric mid-size crossover is produced by Audi AG. The car is powered by a 95 kWh battery that can charge the vehicle by 80% in as quick as half an hour. For in-home charging, there is a standard 11 kW charger which makes the battery full in 8.5 hours. In 2019, before June, the sales of this brand in the United States amounted to 1835 units.

Jaguar I-Pace
An electric crossover Jaguar I-Pace has become a breakthrough model of the British company Jaguar Land Rover. The innovative vehicle was announced in March 2018,

and deliveries started in the second half of 2018. It is the first premium electric crossover from a European automaker. Jaguar I-Pace quickly won favor with a wide range of customers becoming the most popular high-class car.
Jaguar I-Pace in its first year of sales received 62 international awards from automotive industry groups and media publishers. In the United States, up to June 2019, 1309 units were sold.

Smart EQ Fortwo

This electric car appeared on the auto market thanks to Daimler AG and today is handled by the Smart concern. This two-seater city hatchback introduced back in 1998 still remains popular today. In the United States, in 2019, Smart EQ Fortwo sales totaled 496.

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According to estimates by the German Institute for Economic Research (IFO), the escalating trade dispute between the US and China is too destructive to the global economy. This situation gives rise to deterioration in the world economic outlook, the IFO emphasizes.

The leading experts who participated in the survey believe that both current conditions and economic expectations for the third quarter of this year have worsened. According to IFO President Clemens Fuest, analysts expect global trade growth to slow at even an increasingly rapid pace than previously forecast. The ministry points out that sentiments about trade prospects have been the most pessimistic since the conflict erupted between the United States and China.

Moreover, economists do not rule out a significant deceleration in household consumption as well as a slowdown in investment activity and lower short- and long-term interest rates, the IFO notes.

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According to estimates by the German Institute for Economic Research (IFO), the escalating trade dispute between the US and China is too destructive to the global economy. This situation gives rise to deterioration in the world economic outlook, the IFO emphasizes.

The leading experts who participated in the survey believe that both current conditions and economic expectations for the third quarter of this year have worsened. According to IFO President Clemens Fuest, analysts expect global trade growth to slow at even an increasingly rapid pace than previously forecast. The ministry points out that sentiments about trade prospects have been the most pessimistic since the conflict erupted between the United States and China.

Moreover, economists do not rule out a significant deceleration in household consumption as well as a slowdown in investment activity and lower short- and long-term interest rates, the IFO notes.

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According to experts, the agricultural industry expects big changes in the future. Experts believe that smart technologies will be actively used in this industry. Successful developments in this field are underway. Read our article to find out more

Smart design and vertical farms
Some scientists believe that finding new ways to use land is the main advantage of urban agricultural enterprises. They occupy less space than typical plantations. The yielding capacity of vertical farms is ten times higher than of common farmland. Experts expect that the future belongs to vertical farming with the use of smart design.

Drones and robotic bees
The number of bees is decreasing around the world. Experts say, it can cause serious global problems. Bees carry out the most important task - they support agricultural production by pollinating plants. Presently, farmers are learning to use drones for this aim. They are used in agriculture for various purposes including air-photography. The purpose of photographic aerial survey is monitoring land conditions and automated harvesting. In the future, drones are likely to become an integral part of agriculture due to the use of the Internet of Things (IoT).

Digitalisation of agriculture
The digitalisation of agriculture involves the use of advanced technologies, united in a single system. This allows to make the entire production cycle more efficient. The digital agricultural system collects data set and analyses it. As a result, it can help to calculate the yield of a particular crop. It enables to make quicker decisions that are effectively implemented with the help of robotics. The latest technologies include sensors, communication networks, unmanned aerial systems, etc.

Blockchain technology
In 2017, Louis Dreyfus completed the first agricultural deal using blockchain technology, selling 60 thousand tons of soybeans to China. According to experts, the technology will be used in agriculture to conduct decentralized transactions and conclude self-executing smart contracts. The use of blockchain technology in agriculture is connected to the need of tracking the origin of the goods - from planting to storage and delivery. This innovation provides online monitoring.

Genetic editing and bioengineering

Scientists began to use the CRISPR/Cas9 method to correct plant genetics. They create crops that require less water. The innovation is used to interfere with the DNA of microbes. Genome editing is also applied to medicine. It will be possible to destroy the herpes virus using the CRISPR method in the future. Today, through innovative biotechnology, scientists grow meat in test tubes using animal stem cells. The technology is constantly being improved.

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According to experts, the agricultural industry expects big changes in the future. Experts believe that smart technologies will be actively used in this industry. Successful developments in this field are underway. Read our article to find out more

Smart design and vertical farms
Some scientists believe that finding new ways to use land is the main advantage of urban agricultural enterprises. They occupy less space than typical plantations. The yielding capacity of vertical farms is ten times higher than of common farmland. Experts expect that the future belongs to vertical farming with the use of smart design.

Drones and robotic bees
The number of bees is decreasing around the world. Experts say, it can cause serious global problems. Bees carry out the most important task - they support agricultural production by pollinating plants. Presently, farmers are learning to use drones for this aim. They are used in agriculture for various purposes including air-photography. The purpose of photographic aerial survey is monitoring land conditions and automated harvesting. In the future, drones are likely to become an integral part of agriculture due to the use of the Internet of Things (IoT).

Digitalisation of agriculture
The digitalisation of agriculture involves the use of advanced technologies, united in a single system. This allows to make the entire production cycle more efficient. The digital agricultural system collects data set and analyses it. As a result, it can help to calculate the yield of a particular crop. It enables to make quicker decisions that are effectively implemented with the help of robotics. The latest technologies include sensors, communication networks, unmanned aerial systems, etc.

Blockchain technology
In 2017, Louis Dreyfus completed the first agricultural deal using blockchain technology, selling 60 thousand tons of soybeans to China. According to experts, the technology will be used in agriculture to conduct decentralized transactions and conclude self-executing smart contracts. The use of blockchain technology in agriculture is connected to the need of tracking the origin of the goods - from planting to storage and delivery. This innovation provides online monitoring.

Genetic editing and bioengineering

Scientists began to use the CRISPR/Cas9 method to correct plant genetics. They create crops that require less water. The innovation is used to interfere with the DNA of microbes. Genome editing is also applied to medicine. It will be possible to destroy the herpes virus using the CRISPR method in the future. Today, through innovative biotechnology, scientists grow meat in test tubes using animal stem cells. The technology is constantly being improved.

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The action of American President Donald Trump has striken both China and the United States. Another round of tariffs on the remaining Chinese imports is likely to lead to damaging consequences for the US economy. The US stock market always instantly reacts to any statements made by Trump, and this time has been no exception. Major stock indices have shown a sharp decline amid growing tensions between the two largest economies in the world. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 2.9% in a day to the level of 25,719.17 points. The S&P 500 lost 3%, closing at 2,844.76 points. The Nasdaq sank by 3.5% to 7,726.04 points. The situation was aggravated by the return move of China. The country had devalued its national currency against the US dollar. In addition, Beijing suspended purchases of American agricultural products. The issue took such a serious turn that Trump was forced to calm down the business community. The president promised a new wonderful deal.

That would be reached Washington increased pressure on China. However, investors remained unconvinced. They believe that the conflict is unlikely to be resolved soon due to the escalation of the trade war and the lack of real agreements. Therefore, market sentiment is highly likely to remain pessimistic.

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The action of American President Donald Trump has striken both China and the United States. Another round of tariffs on the remaining Chinese imports is likely to lead to damaging consequences for the US economy. The US stock market always instantly reacts to any statements made by Trump, and this time has been no exception. Major stock indices have shown a sharp decline amid growing tensions between the two largest economies in the world. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 2.9% in a day to the level of 25,719.17 points. The S&P 500 lost 3%, closing at 2,844.76 points. The Nasdaq sank by 3.5% to 7,726.04 points. The situation was aggravated by the return move of China. The country had devalued its national currency against the US dollar. In addition, Beijing suspended purchases of American agricultural products. The issue took such a serious turn that Trump was forced to calm down the business community. The president promised a new wonderful deal.

That would be reached Washington increased pressure on China. However, investors remained unconvinced. They believe that the conflict is unlikely to be resolved soon due to the escalation of the trade war and the lack of real agreements. Therefore, market sentiment is highly likely to remain pessimistic.

Read more: https://www.mt5.com/forex_humor/image/42621

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The action of American President Donald Trump has striken both China and the United States. Another round of tariffs on the remaining Chinese imports is likely to lead to damaging consequences for the US economy. The US stock market always instantly reacts to any statements made by Trump, and this time has been no exception. Major stock indices have shown a sharp decline amid growing tensions between the two largest economies in the world. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 2.9% in a day to the level of 25,719.17 points. The S&P 500 lost 3%, closing at 2,844.76 points. The Nasdaq sank by 3.5% to 7,726.04 points. The situation was aggravated by the return move of China. The country had devalued its national currency against the US dollar. In addition, Beijing suspended purchases of American agricultural products. The issue took such a serious turn that Trump was forced to calm down the business community. The president promised a new wonderful deal.

That would be reached Washington increased pressure on China. However, investors remained unconvinced. They believe that the conflict is unlikely to be resolved soon due to the escalation of the trade war and the lack of real agreements. Therefore, market sentiment is highly likely to remain pessimistic.

Read more: https://www.mt5.com/forex_humor/image/42621

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