Prologue Journal – Page 35978 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

IAEA chief says no mines observed at Zaporozhye nuke plant

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. On June 22, ahead of Rafael Grossi’s visit to Russia, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky accused Moscow of plotting a terrorist attack on the nuclear facility https://tass.com/defense/1642903

Two decades ago, Bill Clinton threw a Hail Mary for Middle East peace

Washington Post President Bill Clinton brought Israeli and Palestinian leaders to Camp David in July 2000, seeking peace and a legacy for himself. Then it all collapsed. https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2023/07/05/bill-clinton-israel-palestine-camp-david-summit/

Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

Wall Street Journal Drax, Centrica and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities. https://www.wsj.com/articles/energy-utilities-roundup-market-talk-574cae43

New York City Starts to Regulate AI Used in Hiring Tools

Wall Street Journal A closely watched effort to root out potential bias in hiring and promotion software goes into effect Wednesday. https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-york-city-starts-to-regulate-ai-used-in-hiring-tools-79a2260f

Rebound in Rates Puts Pressure on Banks

Wall Street Journal U.S. banks are poised for a rebound in unrealized losses on their bond and loan portfolios, after a surge in market interest rates. https://www.wsj.com/articles/rebound-in-rates-puts-pressure-on-banks-afff0c00

China’s Weakening Currency Becoming a Headache for Central Bank

Wall Street Journal The onshore yuan has lost around 4.8% of its value since the start of the year, leading the People’s Bank of China to try to strengthen it. https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-weakening-currency-is-becoming-a-headache-for-its-central-bank-372ec31d

Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk

Wall Street Journal Clariant, Anglo American and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials. https://www.wsj.com/articles/basic-materials-roundup-market-talk-127dfc57

Russian airborne troops use drones to destroy Ukrainian equipment near Artyomovsk

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the Russian paratroopers met the advancing Ukrainian units with heavy artillery gun fire, destroying large numbers of enemy personnel and equipment, including Western-made pieces https://tass.com/politics/1642897

Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk

Wall Street Journal Aixtron, Publicis Groupe and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom. https://www.wsj.com/articles/tech-media-telecom-roundup-market-talk-2ff7986b

Taiwan seeking 10,000 more overseas students over next 4 years

Taipei, July 5 (CNA) Taiwan’s government plans to partner with the private sector to recruit an additional 10,000 international students over four years to alleviate a local labor shortage, Education Minister Pan Wen-chung (潘文忠) said Wednesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202307050021