Roiled by violent clashes, Hong Kong is making every effort to tackle the social and political jitters. Even the most optimistic analysts admit that the enclave will eventually lose its governing and economic independence from mainland China. This is only a matter of time. Nevertheless, the special administrative region aims to assert itself. Earlier in September, Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing (HKEX) made a merger offer for the London Stock Exchange (LSE). This move came as a surprise to the financial world. However, the LSE rejected it instantly. The LSE's board said in a statement that it had "fundamental concerns about the key aspects of the conditional proposal: strategy, deliverability, form of consideration and value." "Accordingly, the board unanimously rejects the conditional proposal and, given its fundamental flaws, sees no merit in further engagement," the LSE management summed it up. In fact, HKEX proposed buying the LSE for $36.56 billion. With this takeover bid, Hong Kong’s government aimed to revive its financial sector. At present, the enclave’s economy is losing momentum amid the nonstop social unrest and the trade war between the US and China. The hypothetical merger between the two large stock exchanges would cushion the fallout from the looming slowdown in Hong Kong’s economy. From the LSE’s viewpoint, accepting this proposal would ruin well-established relations with Shanghai’s stock exchange. No wonder, the LSE board decided unanimously against the merger.

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Roiled by violent clashes, Hong Kong is making every effort to tackle the social and political jitters. Even the most optimistic analysts admit that the enclave will eventually lose its governing and economic independence from mainland China. This is only a matter of time. Nevertheless, the special administrative region aims to assert itself. Earlier in September, Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing (HKEX) made a merger offer for the London Stock Exchange (LSE). This move came as a surprise to the financial world. However, the LSE rejected it instantly. The LSE's board said in a statement that it had "fundamental concerns about the key aspects of the conditional proposal: strategy, deliverability, form of consideration and value." "Accordingly, the board unanimously rejects the conditional proposal and, given its fundamental flaws, sees no merit in further engagement," the LSE management summed it up. In fact, HKEX proposed buying the LSE for $36.56 billion. With this takeover bid, Hong Kong’s government aimed to revive its financial sector. At present, the enclave’s economy is losing momentum amid the nonstop social unrest and the trade war between the US and China. The hypothetical merger between the two large stock exchanges would cushion the fallout from the looming slowdown in Hong Kong’s economy. From the LSE’s viewpoint, accepting this proposal would ruin well-established relations with Shanghai’s stock exchange. No wonder, the LSE board decided unanimously against the merger.

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According to experts, there are several countries in the world with the cheapest real estate located by the sea. In particular, at least five countries can boast such affordable housing. Amazing sea views and fresh air come as an integral part of such accommodation. To learn more about these countries, check our photo gallery.

Mexico

This country can’t be named affluent and economically developed. However, it is rich in territories favourable for living. The minimum cost of living here is $700 a month. It includes rental expenses, food, transportation, and entertainment. The cost of buying your own home in Mexico starts at $ 100,000.

Argentina

Argentina lies on the ocean coastline. It is a country with a rich history, numerous attractions, and amazing nature. The cost of living here starts at $ 800 per month. You can get your own housing starting from $130,000.

Bulgaria

This country is characterized by high standards of living, stunning nature, and architecture. Bulgaria is popular among the citizens of Russia where they go for recreation or for permanent residence. For a normal life in this country, an income of $2,000 per month is needed. The prices for housing here range from $30,000 to $50,000.

Albania

A decent apartment in a prestigious area in Albania will cost you around $160,000. This is more expensive than in Bulgaria but much cheaper than in the USA or Great Britain, experts say. For a comfortable life in Albania, you should have an amount of $1,500 per month.

Cambodia

This country is believed to be a real tropical paradise. It offers the lowest prices among all other tropical countries. Renting a large house on the beach with three rooms and a pool will cost you only $550 per month. You can buy your own home in Cambodia for $30,000.

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According to experts, there are several countries in the world with the cheapest real estate located by the sea. In particular, at least five countries can boast such affordable housing. Amazing sea views and fresh air come as an integral part of such accommodation. To learn more about these countries, check our photo gallery.

Mexico

This country can’t be named affluent and economically developed. However, it is rich in territories favourable for living. The minimum cost of living here is $700 a month. It includes rental expenses, food, transportation, and entertainment. The cost of buying your own home in Mexico starts at $ 100,000.

Argentina

Argentina lies on the ocean coastline. It is a country with a rich history, numerous attractions, and amazing nature. The cost of living here starts at $ 800 per month. You can get your own housing starting from $130,000.

Bulgaria

This country is characterized by high standards of living, stunning nature, and architecture. Bulgaria is popular among the citizens of Russia where they go for recreation or for permanent residence. For a normal life in this country, an income of $2,000 per month is needed. The prices for housing here range from $30,000 to $50,000.

Albania

A decent apartment in a prestigious area in Albania will cost you around $160,000. This is more expensive than in Bulgaria but much cheaper than in the USA or Great Britain, experts say. For a comfortable life in Albania, you should have an amount of $1,500 per month.

Cambodia

This country is believed to be a real tropical paradise. It offers the lowest prices among all other tropical countries. Renting a large house on the beach with three rooms and a pool will cost you only $550 per month. You can buy your own home in Cambodia for $30,000.

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Drone attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia disrupted domestic production and rattled the global oil market. As a result, state-owned energy producer Saudi Aramco had to slash almost half of its output that equals over 5 million barrels per day. On the global scale, the drone strike knocked out almost 20% of crude supplies or 29.6 million barrels per day. Experts estimate that the global crude production slumped by nearly 6%.

Citing Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, who also heads the energy ministry, the loss of 5.7 million barrels per day deals a devastating blow to the domestic economy as it accounts for 50% of the total oil output in Saudi Arabia. Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for the attacks on the world's biggest crude-processing facility in Abqaiq and the kingdom's second-biggest oil field in Khurais. The bulk of Saudi’s oil exported from the Gulf is processed in Abqaiq. Interestingly, Aramco stated that it is able to restore significant volumes of oil production in a few days. Despite confessions of the Houthi, the old allies – the US and Saudi Arabia – accuse their common foe Iran. "Amid all the calls for de-escalation, Iran has now launched an unprecedented attack on the world's energy supply," US State Secretary Mike Pompeo tweeted citing the lack of evidence that Yemen is involved into the assaults. The policymaker called on other countries to condemn the Islamic Republic. Besides the US President pledged to use oil from the US emergency oil reserves "to keep the markets well-supplied." In response, Iran’s authorities described such accusations as "blind and fruitless."

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Drone attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia disrupted domestic production and rattled the global oil market. As a result, state-owned energy producer Saudi Aramco had to slash almost half of its output that equals over 5 million barrels per day. On the global scale, the drone strike knocked out almost 20% of crude supplies or 29.6 million barrels per day. Experts estimate that the global crude production slumped by nearly 6%.

Citing Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, who also heads the energy ministry, the loss of 5.7 million barrels per day deals a devastating blow to the domestic economy as it accounts for 50% of the total oil output in Saudi Arabia. Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for the attacks on the world's biggest crude-processing facility in Abqaiq and the kingdom's second-biggest oil field in Khurais. The bulk of Saudi’s oil exported from the Gulf is processed in Abqaiq. Interestingly, Aramco stated that it is able to restore significant volumes of oil production in a few days. Despite confessions of the Houthi, the old allies – the US and Saudi Arabia – accuse their common foe Iran. "Amid all the calls for de-escalation, Iran has now launched an unprecedented attack on the world's energy supply," US State Secretary Mike Pompeo tweeted citing the lack of evidence that Yemen is involved into the assaults. The policymaker called on other countries to condemn the Islamic Republic. Besides the US President pledged to use oil from the US emergency oil reserves "to keep the markets well-supplied." In response, Iran’s authorities described such accusations as "blind and fruitless."

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Most of the innovative business ideas introduced in the West are well-planned and focused on a specific group of customers. Unfortunately, in Russia, new business ideas and business as a whole are not so well-developed. This can be due to the difference in mentality, the lack of experience and low level of competition in Russian business structures.

However, there are some quite promising foreign startups which can turn out to be a great success in Russia. Read about some of them in our photo gallery

Production and Sale of 3D Sweets
Surprisingly, a 3D printer can be used in the culinary business. Nowadays, it is a fashionable and profitable business trend.
With the help of a 3D printer, you can produce a variety of culinary masterpieces: sweets and cookies of unusual shapes, sugar figures, and confectionery decorations. You can also create intricate souvenirs, plastic figures, toys, and accessories. For now, the 3D printer is only capable of making objects of small size.
At first, you should buy equipment for $1,000-3,000. It will be enough for a small amount of production.

If you set your mind on a larger-scale production, you need to purchase a 3D printer for $15,000. Plus, add the price of special consumable materials which amounts to $5 per reel of thread weighing 1 kg.

Hotel for Plants
Houseplant lovers will not have to worry about where to leave their green friends while they are on vacation or business trip. The idea of plant care hotels is gaining popularity around the world. At the moment, such hotels can be found only in countries with a warm climate.
However, such type of startup may require more effort than it may seem at first glance. Some plants such as orchid, roses or azalea need special care, e.g. they grow only at a certain air humidity and temperature.

In addition, the profitability of such an enterprise depends on the skillfully made advertisement as such kind of business is more likely to develop in a big city rather than in a small one. So, if you have a flat of 1 sq. m which can accommodate about 40 small pots, you can earn about $350-400 per month.

Fast-Food Restaurants that Serve Healthy Food
Healthy food is getting more and more popular around the globe. Nevertheless, there are few places where you can order fast but healthy food.

Apparently, high-quality and fresh dishes are more expensive than hamburgers and fries, so this business can be successful only in a big city. For instance, in Iceland people are crazy about healthy ice-cream. This innovative startup was launched only 6 years ago in 2013.

Packaging Equipment Rental
This simple idea for business came to life in 2018 in the US where people move from place to place quite often. Before starting such business in Russia, it is necessary to take into account all the nuances of the packaging and transportation process.
So, everything you may need when moving is packing boxes, foam blocks, packaging film, and tape. This is not a large investment but such things are quickly disposable. Therefore, it is probably more profitable to give for rent the suitcases, travel bags, and backpacks.
Replacement of materials will be needed in the case when it is not possible to pick up the package from another city after its use.

However, if you are succeeding in this business, you can solve this problem by opening branches.

Tailoring and Sale of Color Changing Clothes
Clothes that can change their color under the influence of sunlight are the latest trend in the clothing manufacturing business. Additionally, you can transform ready-made things, create your own models, and purchase only consumables. When creating a product, you need to copy the print cut from the thermal transfer film to the clothes with the help of a special press.

For the success of this enterprise, it is necessary to establish sales channels and think about how to attract potential buyers to such a new product. Overall, the profitability of each unit of goods can be totaled to $8 from $5.

Edible Tableware
The idea of edible tableware is not the new one. However, such enterprises have succeeded only in the United States, Japan, and several European countries. This type of business does not require special skills and doesn't cost much. All you need is a typical kitchen no matter where – in supermarkets, cafes or restaurants.

Eco-friendly tableware is a godsend for those who do not like to clean up the mess after cooking or meals. For example, after a picnic, the tableware can be broken in small pieces and left as food for birds and animals. Unfortunately, in Russia, edible tableware may not become popular because of its fragility and higher cost.

Paper Sculptures Production
Wolfram Kampffmeyer, the entrepreneur from Germany, started his business with the production of paper layouts, but then the business took off and soon he opened his own firm.
As it turned out, the production of trendy interior decorations made from paper requires a minimum start-up capital and the price of such products starts from $50.
Admirers of handicraft from Russia should hurry up while this niche for business is still free.

https://instaforex.livejournal.com/2023671.html

Most of the innovative business ideas introduced in the West are well-planned and focused on a specific group of customers. Unfortunately, in Russia, new business ideas and business as a whole are not so well-developed. This can be due to the difference in mentality, the lack of experience and low level of competition in Russian business structures.

However, there are some quite promising foreign startups which can turn out to be a great success in Russia. Read about some of them in our photo gallery

Production and Sale of 3D Sweets
Surprisingly, a 3D printer can be used in the culinary business. Nowadays, it is a fashionable and profitable business trend.
With the help of a 3D printer, you can produce a variety of culinary masterpieces: sweets and cookies of unusual shapes, sugar figures, and confectionery decorations. You can also create intricate souvenirs, plastic figures, toys, and accessories. For now, the 3D printer is only capable of making objects of small size.
At first, you should buy equipment for $1,000-3,000. It will be enough for a small amount of production.

If you set your mind on a larger-scale production, you need to purchase a 3D printer for $15,000. Plus, add the price of special consumable materials which amounts to $5 per reel of thread weighing 1 kg.

Hotel for Plants
Houseplant lovers will not have to worry about where to leave their green friends while they are on vacation or business trip. The idea of plant care hotels is gaining popularity around the world. At the moment, such hotels can be found only in countries with a warm climate.
However, such type of startup may require more effort than it may seem at first glance. Some plants such as orchid, roses or azalea need special care, e.g. they grow only at a certain air humidity and temperature.

In addition, the profitability of such an enterprise depends on the skillfully made advertisement as such kind of business is more likely to develop in a big city rather than in a small one. So, if you have a flat of 1 sq. m which can accommodate about 40 small pots, you can earn about $350-400 per month.

Fast-Food Restaurants that Serve Healthy Food
Healthy food is getting more and more popular around the globe. Nevertheless, there are few places where you can order fast but healthy food.

Apparently, high-quality and fresh dishes are more expensive than hamburgers and fries, so this business can be successful only in a big city. For instance, in Iceland people are crazy about healthy ice-cream. This innovative startup was launched only 6 years ago in 2013.

Packaging Equipment Rental
This simple idea for business came to life in 2018 in the US where people move from place to place quite often. Before starting such business in Russia, it is necessary to take into account all the nuances of the packaging and transportation process.
So, everything you may need when moving is packing boxes, foam blocks, packaging film, and tape. This is not a large investment but such things are quickly disposable. Therefore, it is probably more profitable to give for rent the suitcases, travel bags, and backpacks.
Replacement of materials will be needed in the case when it is not possible to pick up the package from another city after its use.

However, if you are succeeding in this business, you can solve this problem by opening branches.

Tailoring and Sale of Color Changing Clothes
Clothes that can change their color under the influence of sunlight are the latest trend in the clothing manufacturing business. Additionally, you can transform ready-made things, create your own models, and purchase only consumables. When creating a product, you need to copy the print cut from the thermal transfer film to the clothes with the help of a special press.

For the success of this enterprise, it is necessary to establish sales channels and think about how to attract potential buyers to such a new product. Overall, the profitability of each unit of goods can be totaled to $8 from $5.

Edible Tableware
The idea of edible tableware is not the new one. However, such enterprises have succeeded only in the United States, Japan, and several European countries. This type of business does not require special skills and doesn't cost much. All you need is a typical kitchen no matter where – in supermarkets, cafes or restaurants.

Eco-friendly tableware is a godsend for those who do not like to clean up the mess after cooking or meals. For example, after a picnic, the tableware can be broken in small pieces and left as food for birds and animals. Unfortunately, in Russia, edible tableware may not become popular because of its fragility and higher cost.

Paper Sculptures Production
Wolfram Kampffmeyer, the entrepreneur from Germany, started his business with the production of paper layouts, but then the business took off and soon he opened his own firm.
As it turned out, the production of trendy interior decorations made from paper requires a minimum start-up capital and the price of such products starts from $50.
Admirers of handicraft from Russia should hurry up while this niche for business is still free.

https://instaforex.livejournal.com/2023671.html

Most of the innovative business ideas introduced in the West are well-planned and focused on a specific group of customers. Unfortunately, in Russia, new business ideas and business as a whole are not so well-developed. This can be due to the difference in mentality, the lack of experience and low level of competition in Russian business structures.

However, there are some quite promising foreign startups which can turn out to be a great success in Russia. Read about some of them in our photo gallery

Production and Sale of 3D Sweets
Surprisingly, a 3D printer can be used in the culinary business. Nowadays, it is a fashionable and profitable business trend.
With the help of a 3D printer, you can produce a variety of culinary masterpieces: sweets and cookies of unusual shapes, sugar figures, and confectionery decorations. You can also create intricate souvenirs, plastic figures, toys, and accessories. For now, the 3D printer is only capable of making objects of small size.
At first, you should buy equipment for $1,000-3,000. It will be enough for a small amount of production.

If you set your mind on a larger-scale production, you need to purchase a 3D printer for $15,000. Plus, add the price of special consumable materials which amounts to $5 per reel of thread weighing 1 kg.

Hotel for Plants
Houseplant lovers will not have to worry about where to leave their green friends while they are on vacation or business trip. The idea of plant care hotels is gaining popularity around the world. At the moment, such hotels can be found only in countries with a warm climate.
However, such type of startup may require more effort than it may seem at first glance. Some plants such as orchid, roses or azalea need special care, e.g. they grow only at a certain air humidity and temperature.

In addition, the profitability of such an enterprise depends on the skillfully made advertisement as such kind of business is more likely to develop in a big city rather than in a small one. So, if you have a flat of 1 sq. m which can accommodate about 40 small pots, you can earn about $350-400 per month.

Fast-Food Restaurants that Serve Healthy Food
Healthy food is getting more and more popular around the globe. Nevertheless, there are few places where you can order fast but healthy food.

Apparently, high-quality and fresh dishes are more expensive than hamburgers and fries, so this business can be successful only in a big city. For instance, in Iceland people are crazy about healthy ice-cream. This innovative startup was launched only 6 years ago in 2013.

Packaging Equipment Rental
This simple idea for business came to life in 2018 in the US where people move from place to place quite often. Before starting such business in Russia, it is necessary to take into account all the nuances of the packaging and transportation process.
So, everything you may need when moving is packing boxes, foam blocks, packaging film, and tape. This is not a large investment but such things are quickly disposable. Therefore, it is probably more profitable to give for rent the suitcases, travel bags, and backpacks.
Replacement of materials will be needed in the case when it is not possible to pick up the package from another city after its use.

However, if you are succeeding in this business, you can solve this problem by opening branches.

Tailoring and Sale of Color Changing Clothes
Clothes that can change their color under the influence of sunlight are the latest trend in the clothing manufacturing business. Additionally, you can transform ready-made things, create your own models, and purchase only consumables. When creating a product, you need to copy the print cut from the thermal transfer film to the clothes with the help of a special press.

For the success of this enterprise, it is necessary to establish sales channels and think about how to attract potential buyers to such a new product. Overall, the profitability of each unit of goods can be totaled to $8 from $5.

Edible Tableware
The idea of edible tableware is not the new one. However, such enterprises have succeeded only in the United States, Japan, and several European countries. This type of business does not require special skills and doesn't cost much. All you need is a typical kitchen no matter where – in supermarkets, cafes or restaurants.

Eco-friendly tableware is a godsend for those who do not like to clean up the mess after cooking or meals. For example, after a picnic, the tableware can be broken in small pieces and left as food for birds and animals. Unfortunately, in Russia, edible tableware may not become popular because of its fragility and higher cost.

Paper Sculptures Production
Wolfram Kampffmeyer, the entrepreneur from Germany, started his business with the production of paper layouts, but then the business took off and soon he opened his own firm.
As it turned out, the production of trendy interior decorations made from paper requires a minimum start-up capital and the price of such products starts from $50.
Admirers of handicraft from Russia should hurry up while this niche for business is still free.

https://instaforex.livejournal.com/2023671.html

Most of the innovative business ideas introduced in the West are well-planned and focused on a specific group of customers. Unfortunately, in Russia, new business ideas and business as a whole are not so well-developed. This can be due to the difference in mentality, the lack of experience and low level of competition in Russian business structures.

However, there are some quite promising foreign startups which can turn out to be a great success in Russia. Read about some of them in our photo gallery

Production and Sale of 3D Sweets
Surprisingly, a 3D printer can be used in the culinary business. Nowadays, it is a fashionable and profitable business trend.
With the help of a 3D printer, you can produce a variety of culinary masterpieces: sweets and cookies of unusual shapes, sugar figures, and confectionery decorations. You can also create intricate souvenirs, plastic figures, toys, and accessories. For now, the 3D printer is only capable of making objects of small size.
At first, you should buy equipment for $1,000-3,000. It will be enough for a small amount of production.

If you set your mind on a larger-scale production, you need to purchase a 3D printer for $15,000. Plus, add the price of special consumable materials which amounts to $5 per reel of thread weighing 1 kg.

Hotel for Plants
Houseplant lovers will not have to worry about where to leave their green friends while they are on vacation or business trip. The idea of plant care hotels is gaining popularity around the world. At the moment, such hotels can be found only in countries with a warm climate.
However, such type of startup may require more effort than it may seem at first glance. Some plants such as orchid, roses or azalea need special care, e.g. they grow only at a certain air humidity and temperature.

In addition, the profitability of such an enterprise depends on the skillfully made advertisement as such kind of business is more likely to develop in a big city rather than in a small one. So, if you have a flat of 1 sq. m which can accommodate about 40 small pots, you can earn about $350-400 per month.

Fast-Food Restaurants that Serve Healthy Food
Healthy food is getting more and more popular around the globe. Nevertheless, there are few places where you can order fast but healthy food.

Apparently, high-quality and fresh dishes are more expensive than hamburgers and fries, so this business can be successful only in a big city. For instance, in Iceland people are crazy about healthy ice-cream. This innovative startup was launched only 6 years ago in 2013.

Packaging Equipment Rental
This simple idea for business came to life in 2018 in the US where people move from place to place quite often. Before starting such business in Russia, it is necessary to take into account all the nuances of the packaging and transportation process.
So, everything you may need when moving is packing boxes, foam blocks, packaging film, and tape. This is not a large investment but such things are quickly disposable. Therefore, it is probably more profitable to give for rent the suitcases, travel bags, and backpacks.
Replacement of materials will be needed in the case when it is not possible to pick up the package from another city after its use.

However, if you are succeeding in this business, you can solve this problem by opening branches.

Tailoring and Sale of Color Changing Clothes
Clothes that can change their color under the influence of sunlight are the latest trend in the clothing manufacturing business. Additionally, you can transform ready-made things, create your own models, and purchase only consumables. When creating a product, you need to copy the print cut from the thermal transfer film to the clothes with the help of a special press.

For the success of this enterprise, it is necessary to establish sales channels and think about how to attract potential buyers to such a new product. Overall, the profitability of each unit of goods can be totaled to $8 from $5.

Edible Tableware
The idea of edible tableware is not the new one. However, such enterprises have succeeded only in the United States, Japan, and several European countries. This type of business does not require special skills and doesn't cost much. All you need is a typical kitchen no matter where – in supermarkets, cafes or restaurants.

Eco-friendly tableware is a godsend for those who do not like to clean up the mess after cooking or meals. For example, after a picnic, the tableware can be broken in small pieces and left as food for birds and animals. Unfortunately, in Russia, edible tableware may not become popular because of its fragility and higher cost.

Paper Sculptures Production
Wolfram Kampffmeyer, the entrepreneur from Germany, started his business with the production of paper layouts, but then the business took off and soon he opened his own firm.
As it turned out, the production of trendy interior decorations made from paper requires a minimum start-up capital and the price of such products starts from $50.
Admirers of handicraft from Russia should hurry up while this niche for business is still free.

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Oil reserves have strategic implications and require a careful approach. That is why the United States is cautious about the issue. According to US Secretary of Energy Rick Perry, the White House is using the waiting game strategy Besides, it is not ready to deploy the country's emergency oil resources to offset any disruptions to oil markets after attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia.

To avoid rush acts, Donald Trump’s administration has decided to wait on tapping oil reserves. However, the American leader is ready to use them if necessary to reinforce financial holes. Based on economic calculations and positive statistics, the United States is sure that the oil market is stable and won’t face any serious disruptions.

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Oil reserves have strategic implications and require a careful approach. That is why the United States is cautious about the issue. According to US Secretary of Energy Rick Perry, the White House is using the waiting game strategy Besides, it is not ready to deploy the country's emergency oil resources to offset any disruptions to oil markets after attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia.

To avoid rush acts, Donald Trump’s administration has decided to wait on tapping oil reserves. However, the American leader is ready to use them if necessary to reinforce financial holes. Based on economic calculations and positive statistics, the United States is sure that the oil market is stable and won’t face any serious disruptions.

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In conversation with MIT Technology Review, the founder of Microsoft Bill Gates shared his views on the most important innovations which could change the future of humankind.

Read about 10 modern startups Bill Gates turned his attention to

Currently, scientists are developing toilets which can not only dispose of waste but treat it as well. Another option is toilets that heat the waste and produce fertilizing materials. Contests in this area have been held since 2011, and several prototypes have already been submitted.

Toilets without a sewer system are necessary for the developing world with the acute problem of waste recycling. These countries simply don’t have the possibility to use large amounts of water to transport human waste to remote sewage-treatment plants.

CARBON DIOXIDE CATCHER

It is well-known that carbon dioxide emissions are dangerous due to their long-lasting greenhouse effects. According to the UN experts, it is necessary to remove as much as 1 trillion tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to permanently block harmful emissions into the atmosphere.

Since 2009, Carbon Engineering, the Canadian startup under the leadership of Davite Keith, has been producing synthetic fuels, using the captured carbon dioxide as a key ingredient. The direct air capture plant Climeworks in Zurich uses the captured carbon dioxide to produce methane. Swiss-based plant is planning to sell carbon dioxide to soft-drink businesses.

AN ECG ON YOUR WRIST

The accuracy of ECG-enabled smart watches makes them closer to classic medical devices, which means they have a future.

For example, Apple Watch–compatible band from startup AliveCor can detect atrial fibrillation, a frequent cause of blood clots and strokes. In 2017, the band received its FDA licence from the US Food and Drug Administration. Several other companies intend to support this technology. However, they will have to make their devices as close as possible to a real ECG using not 1 but 12 detectors.

SMOOTH-TALKING AI ASSISTANTS

Currently, Google Duplex technology can make phone calls, make restaurant reservations and book hotels on its own, imitating human language.

The improvement of talking assistants should make interaction with machines more natural and create real digital assistants. For example, Chinese customers are using AliMe Alibaba app which coordinates package deliveries over the phone and haggles about the price of goods over chat.

THE COW-FREE BURGER
Lab-grown meat production based on extracting muscle tissue from animals and growing it in bioreactors can soon become commonplace.

Currently, Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods are focused on imitating the texture and taste of animal meat using pea proteins, soy, wheat, potatoes, and plant oils. Although its taste leaves much to be desired, many scientists (for example, Maastricht University in the Netherlands) continue their research in this field. Besides, the lab-grown meat requires 10 times less emissions than real beef.

CUSTOM CANCER VACCINES

CUSTOM CANCER VACCINES ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE BODY'S NATURAL DEFENSE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST A DEADLY DISEASE. A VACCINE DETECTS MUTATIONS, UNIQUE TO EACH TUMOR. THEY CATALYZE THE BODY’S IMMUNE SYSTEM TO PRODUCE T CELLS WHICH DESTROY CANCER CELLS ONLY.
FOR THE FIRST TIME THE TECHNOLOGY WAS MENTIONED IN THE HUMAN GENOME PROJECT RESEARCH IN 2008, WHEN GENETICISTS PUBLISHED THE FIRST SEQUENCE OF A CANCEROUS TUMOR CELL. BY THE END OF 2017, BIONTECH, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE BIOTECH GIANT GENENTECH, BEGAN A LARGE TEST OF THE VACCINE ON CANCER PATIENTS. IN THE FUTURE, THE COMPANIES ARE TARGETING TO DEVELOP TECHNOLOGIES ABLE TO PRODUCE THOUSANDS OF PERSONALLY CUSTOMIZED VACCINES CHEAPER AND QUICKLY.

GUT PROBE IN A PILL
New gut probe technology will help to capture detailed images of the gut even in infants and children. These are pills containing miniature microscopes inside which can be sterilized and reused.

Guillermo Tearney from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in Boston is engaged in the research of this technology. He is developing small devices which can inspect the gut for signs of environmental enteric dysfunction (EED). The technology helps to image the digestive tract with a resolution of up to one cell or capture a three-dimensional image of sections in 1-2 mm depth.

PREDICTING PREEMIES
A simple blood test can predict if a pregnant woman is at risk of giving birth prematurely. The cost of the test is less than $10. Scientists are going to extract this information from cell-free genetic material, which is now easier to detect, to examine genetic information in it.

In recent years, scientists have started using this technology to search for the DNA of tumor cancer cells and for prenatal screening of Down syndrome. Bill Gates, together with Jeff Bezos, has invested $22 million in Akna Dx startup in order to spread the use of the test.

Robot dexterity

According to Bill Gates, modern industrial robots will become more mobile and better controlled in 3-5 years.

The movement of robots in simulated environment as well as in real space will become possible thanks to self-learning algorithms. Currently, Dactyl is the only robot able to flip a toy building block in its fingers.

NEW-WAVE NUCLEAR POWER
Forecasts say that nuclear and fusion reactors will become a safer and cheaper source of energy. This applies primarily to generation IV reactors and small modular reactors, which can save money and reduce environmental and financial risks.

Breakthrough is possible in the field of nuclear-thermal fusion. There will be safe reactors which can’t melt down and don’t create harmful nuclear waste. Bill Gates is an investor in TerraPower and Commonwealth Fusion Systems.

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In conversation with MIT Technology Review, the founder of Microsoft Bill Gates shared his views on the most important innovations which could change the future of humankind.

Read about 10 modern startups Bill Gates turned his attention to

Currently, scientists are developing toilets which can not only dispose of waste but treat it as well. Another option is toilets that heat the waste and produce fertilizing materials. Contests in this area have been held since 2011, and several prototypes have already been submitted.

Toilets without a sewer system are necessary for the developing world with the acute problem of waste recycling. These countries simply don’t have the possibility to use large amounts of water to transport human waste to remote sewage-treatment plants.

CARBON DIOXIDE CATCHER

It is well-known that carbon dioxide emissions are dangerous due to their long-lasting greenhouse effects. According to the UN experts, it is necessary to remove as much as 1 trillion tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to permanently block harmful emissions into the atmosphere.

Since 2009, Carbon Engineering, the Canadian startup under the leadership of Davite Keith, has been producing synthetic fuels, using the captured carbon dioxide as a key ingredient. The direct air capture plant Climeworks in Zurich uses the captured carbon dioxide to produce methane. Swiss-based plant is planning to sell carbon dioxide to soft-drink businesses.

AN ECG ON YOUR WRIST

The accuracy of ECG-enabled smart watches makes them closer to classic medical devices, which means they have a future.

For example, Apple Watch–compatible band from startup AliveCor can detect atrial fibrillation, a frequent cause of blood clots and strokes. In 2017, the band received its FDA licence from the US Food and Drug Administration. Several other companies intend to support this technology. However, they will have to make their devices as close as possible to a real ECG using not 1 but 12 detectors.

SMOOTH-TALKING AI ASSISTANTS

Currently, Google Duplex technology can make phone calls, make restaurant reservations and book hotels on its own, imitating human language.

The improvement of talking assistants should make interaction with machines more natural and create real digital assistants. For example, Chinese customers are using AliMe Alibaba app which coordinates package deliveries over the phone and haggles about the price of goods over chat.

THE COW-FREE BURGER
Lab-grown meat production based on extracting muscle tissue from animals and growing it in bioreactors can soon become commonplace.

Currently, Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods are focused on imitating the texture and taste of animal meat using pea proteins, soy, wheat, potatoes, and plant oils. Although its taste leaves much to be desired, many scientists (for example, Maastricht University in the Netherlands) continue their research in this field. Besides, the lab-grown meat requires 10 times less emissions than real beef.

CUSTOM CANCER VACCINES

CUSTOM CANCER VACCINES ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE BODY'S NATURAL DEFENSE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST A DEADLY DISEASE. A VACCINE DETECTS MUTATIONS, UNIQUE TO EACH TUMOR. THEY CATALYZE THE BODY’S IMMUNE SYSTEM TO PRODUCE T CELLS WHICH DESTROY CANCER CELLS ONLY.
FOR THE FIRST TIME THE TECHNOLOGY WAS MENTIONED IN THE HUMAN GENOME PROJECT RESEARCH IN 2008, WHEN GENETICISTS PUBLISHED THE FIRST SEQUENCE OF A CANCEROUS TUMOR CELL. BY THE END OF 2017, BIONTECH, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE BIOTECH GIANT GENENTECH, BEGAN A LARGE TEST OF THE VACCINE ON CANCER PATIENTS. IN THE FUTURE, THE COMPANIES ARE TARGETING TO DEVELOP TECHNOLOGIES ABLE TO PRODUCE THOUSANDS OF PERSONALLY CUSTOMIZED VACCINES CHEAPER AND QUICKLY.

GUT PROBE IN A PILL
New gut probe technology will help to capture detailed images of the gut even in infants and children. These are pills containing miniature microscopes inside which can be sterilized and reused.

Guillermo Tearney from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in Boston is engaged in the research of this technology. He is developing small devices which can inspect the gut for signs of environmental enteric dysfunction (EED). The technology helps to image the digestive tract with a resolution of up to one cell or capture a three-dimensional image of sections in 1-2 mm depth.

PREDICTING PREEMIES
A simple blood test can predict if a pregnant woman is at risk of giving birth prematurely. The cost of the test is less than $10. Scientists are going to extract this information from cell-free genetic material, which is now easier to detect, to examine genetic information in it.

In recent years, scientists have started using this technology to search for the DNA of tumor cancer cells and for prenatal screening of Down syndrome. Bill Gates, together with Jeff Bezos, has invested $22 million in Akna Dx startup in order to spread the use of the test.

Robot dexterity

According to Bill Gates, modern industrial robots will become more mobile and better controlled in 3-5 years.

The movement of robots in simulated environment as well as in real space will become possible thanks to self-learning algorithms. Currently, Dactyl is the only robot able to flip a toy building block in its fingers.

NEW-WAVE NUCLEAR POWER
Forecasts say that nuclear and fusion reactors will become a safer and cheaper source of energy. This applies primarily to generation IV reactors and small modular reactors, which can save money and reduce environmental and financial risks.

Breakthrough is possible in the field of nuclear-thermal fusion. There will be safe reactors which can’t melt down and don’t create harmful nuclear waste. Bill Gates is an investor in TerraPower and Commonwealth Fusion Systems.

https://instaforex.livejournal.com/2023163.html

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, in August of 2019, China's manufacturing growth slowed to its 17-year low.

The Chinese industrial production grew by 4.4 per cent from the same period a year earlier, down from an increase of 4.8 per cent in July. The rate turned out to be much below analysts' forecasts of 5.2 per cent expansion. The slowdown affected the mining industry as well. The increase in production volumes did not exceed 4.3 per cent compared to a 4.4 per cent rise recorded in July 2019. Separate data released by the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics showed a pick-up in retail sales last month. The indicator increased by 7.5 per cent, while analysts expected them to surge by 7.9 per cent. During the period under review, there was also a 5.5 per cent decline in growth of fixed-asset investment, including the level of expenditure on physical assets such as real estate and infrastructure in China. This was again below analysts' expectations who anticipated an increase of 5.6 per cent. Despite all this, weak indicators had a little impact on the performance of China's stock markets. Stock indexes showed mixed trading. In the late trade, the Shanghai Composite Index fell by 0.1 per cent, whereas the Shenzhen Component Index, on the contrary, rose by 0.2 per cent.

Read more: https://www.mt5.com/forex_humor/image/43098

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According to the National Bureau of Statistics, in August of 2019, China's manufacturing growth slowed to its 17-year low.

The Chinese industrial production grew by 4.4 per cent from the same period a year earlier, down from an increase of 4.8 per cent in July. The rate turned out to be much below analysts' forecasts of 5.2 per cent expansion. The slowdown affected the mining industry as well. The increase in production volumes did not exceed 4.3 per cent compared to a 4.4 per cent rise recorded in July 2019. Separate data released by the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics showed a pick-up in retail sales last month. The indicator increased by 7.5 per cent, while analysts expected them to surge by 7.9 per cent. During the period under review, there was also a 5.5 per cent decline in growth of fixed-asset investment, including the level of expenditure on physical assets such as real estate and infrastructure in China. This was again below analysts' expectations who anticipated an increase of 5.6 per cent. Despite all this, weak indicators had a little impact on the performance of China's stock markets. Stock indexes showed mixed trading. In the late trade, the Shanghai Composite Index fell by 0.1 per cent, whereas the Shenzhen Component Index, on the contrary, rose by 0.2 per cent.

Read more: https://www.mt5.com/forex_humor/image/43098

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According to the National Bureau of Statistics, in August of 2019, China's manufacturing growth slowed to its 17-year low.

The Chinese industrial production grew by 4.4 per cent from the same period a year earlier, down from an increase of 4.8 per cent in July. The rate turned out to be much below analysts' forecasts of 5.2 per cent expansion. The slowdown affected the mining industry as well. The increase in production volumes did not exceed 4.3 per cent compared to a 4.4 per cent rise recorded in July 2019. Separate data released by the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics showed a pick-up in retail sales last month. The indicator increased by 7.5 per cent, while analysts expected them to surge by 7.9 per cent. During the period under review, there was also a 5.5 per cent decline in growth of fixed-asset investment, including the level of expenditure on physical assets such as real estate and infrastructure in China. This was again below analysts' expectations who anticipated an increase of 5.6 per cent. Despite all this, weak indicators had a little impact on the performance of China's stock markets. Stock indexes showed mixed trading. In the late trade, the Shanghai Composite Index fell by 0.1 per cent, whereas the Shenzhen Component Index, on the contrary, rose by 0.2 per cent.

Read more: https://www.mt5.com/forex_humor/image/43098

https://instaforex.livejournal.com/2022800.html

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, in August of 2019, China's manufacturing growth slowed to its 17-year low.

The Chinese industrial production grew by 4.4 per cent from the same period a year earlier, down from an increase of 4.8 per cent in July. The rate turned out to be much below analysts' forecasts of 5.2 per cent expansion. The slowdown affected the mining industry as well. The increase in production volumes did not exceed 4.3 per cent compared to a 4.4 per cent rise recorded in July 2019. Separate data released by the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics showed a pick-up in retail sales last month. The indicator increased by 7.5 per cent, while analysts expected them to surge by 7.9 per cent. During the period under review, there was also a 5.5 per cent decline in growth of fixed-asset investment, including the level of expenditure on physical assets such as real estate and infrastructure in China. This was again below analysts' expectations who anticipated an increase of 5.6 per cent. Despite all this, weak indicators had a little impact on the performance of China's stock markets. Stock indexes showed mixed trading. In the late trade, the Shanghai Composite Index fell by 0.1 per cent, whereas the Shenzhen Component Index, on the contrary, rose by 0.2 per cent.

Read more: https://www.mt5.com/forex_humor/image/43098

https://instaforex.livejournal.com/2022800.html

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, in August of 2019, China's manufacturing growth slowed to its 17-year low.

The Chinese industrial production grew by 4.4 per cent from the same period a year earlier, down from an increase of 4.8 per cent in July. The rate turned out to be much below analysts' forecasts of 5.2 per cent expansion. The slowdown affected the mining industry as well. The increase in production volumes did not exceed 4.3 per cent compared to a 4.4 per cent rise recorded in July 2019. Separate data released by the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics showed a pick-up in retail sales last month. The indicator increased by 7.5 per cent, while analysts expected them to surge by 7.9 per cent. During the period under review, there was also a 5.5 per cent decline in growth of fixed-asset investment, including the level of expenditure on physical assets such as real estate and infrastructure in China. This was again below analysts' expectations who anticipated an increase of 5.6 per cent. Despite all this, weak indicators had a little impact on the performance of China's stock markets. Stock indexes showed mixed trading. In the late trade, the Shanghai Composite Index fell by 0.1 per cent, whereas the Shenzhen Component Index, on the contrary, rose by 0.2 per cent.

Read more: https://www.mt5.com/forex_humor/image/43098

https://instaforex.livejournal.com/2022800.html

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, in August of 2019, China's manufacturing growth slowed to its 17-year low.

The Chinese industrial production grew by 4.4 per cent from the same period a year earlier, down from an increase of 4.8 per cent in July. The rate turned out to be much below analysts' forecasts of 5.2 per cent expansion. The slowdown affected the mining industry as well. The increase in production volumes did not exceed 4.3 per cent compared to a 4.4 per cent rise recorded in July 2019. Separate data released by the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics showed a pick-up in retail sales last month. The indicator increased by 7.5 per cent, while analysts expected them to surge by 7.9 per cent. During the period under review, there was also a 5.5 per cent decline in growth of fixed-asset investment, including the level of expenditure on physical assets such as real estate and infrastructure in China. This was again below analysts' expectations who anticipated an increase of 5.6 per cent. Despite all this, weak indicators had a little impact on the performance of China's stock markets. Stock indexes showed mixed trading. In the late trade, the Shanghai Composite Index fell by 0.1 per cent, whereas the Shenzhen Component Index, on the contrary, rose by 0.2 per cent.

Read more: https://www.mt5.com/forex_humor/image/43098

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