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Most Asian markets fall after strong US data, eyes on inflation
Most Asian markets fall after strong US data, eyes on inflation
Economy
by  AFP

Asian markets mostly fell Monday after a forecast-busting jobs report dampened US interest rate cut hopes, with attention now turning to the release of key inflation data this week. Bitcoin fell slightly, having hit a fresh record high above $70,000 for the first time on Friday as demand picks up and traders grow optimistic about the prospect of interest rates coming down this year.

Activists protest Tesla plant expansion in Germany
Activists protest Tesla plant expansion in Germany
Economy
by  AFP

Several hundred people demonstrated Sunday against plans by Tesla to expand its electric car factory near Berlin, citing environmental concerns. A smaller counter-protest was held Sunday in support of the Tesla factory, with participants citing economic benefits for the region.