Iran is exporting record oil, EU debates capital markets, IMF warns on US deficit. AI requires massive electricity but global supply is strained.
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AI's electricity demand for functioning poses a threat to global power supply
EU faces opposition from smaller member countries in consolidating capital markets under Brussels' oversight
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Iran's Growing Oil Exports to China Shielded from Western Sanctions
Iran's oil exports have reached a six-year high in the first quarter, averaging around one-and-a-half million barrels a day. Most of these exports were directed to China, protecting Iran from Western sanctions. This highlights the challenge Western countries face in pressuring Iran economically, particularly after Tehran's military actions against Israel.
EU's Debate on Unifying Capital Markets
Several major EU countries are pushing for the unification of the EU's capital markets, suggesting one centralized system overseen by Brussels. This proposal is supported by larger economies like France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and Poland. However, smaller EU nations oppose the idea, fearing loss of control over their financial markets and potential biases favoring larger countries in rule-setting.
Iran is exporting more oil than at any time for the past six years, EU leaders are debating whether to unify the bloc’s fragmented capital markets, and the IMF warns that the US’s massive fiscal deficit poses significant risks to global markets. Plus, artificial intelligence needs an abundance of electricity to run, but the world is struggling to generate it.
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