What insiders know 📶
Big commit:Â The pledge by the $12.8 billion Incheon, South Korea-based Green Climate Fund approved a $189 million commitment to &Green facility to support agriculture.
Theft: Some 50,000 liters of extra virgin olive oil in August 30, 2023 from a mill in Spain’s Cordoba province had thieves stealing €500,000 of top-quality oil into two tanks.
Retail burden:Â Large North American retailers say their annual apprehension of shoplifters climbed by more than 50% in 2022.
Turn it up:Â US called for reforms at the International Monetary Fund that will increase its lending and refocus its efforts toward financial stability.
Slowdown: Japan’s economy expanded at a slower pace than estimated as businesses cut back investment.
Reason why:Â The US house prices keep on rising because a relatively small inventory of homes for sale is one reason prices have stayed high.
Therefore: With the Yuan weakened to record lows, there’s raising speculation that China is getting comfortable with its gradual depreciation.
Concerning:Â Reportedly North American retail working conditions have deteriorated post-pandemic with a rise in violence, crime and cultural wars.
Recorded extremes: There were 22 methane plumes detected by satellites in Texas’ Permian Basin as critical equipment shutdown during June 2023’s extreme heat.
Horrific storm:Â Hurricane Lee has become the strongest recorded Atlantic storm since 2019 with winds of 165 miles (266 kilometers) per hour, according to the US National Hurricane Center.
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