Battery & Precious Metals

December European Car Sales Decline but January Rebound Highlights Mixed Market Signals

December European Car Sales Decline but January Rebound Highlights Mixed Market Signals

In December 2023, Europe saw a decline in new-vehicle registrations, the first in 17 months, primarily due to decreased electric vehicle (EV) demand. However, January 2024 marked a resurgence, especially in Germany, with a 19% increase in passenger car registrations and a 37% rise in new plug-in electric car registrations. Despite facing economic uncertainties and reduced incentives, brands like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi led in EV registrations. This mixed market response underscores the crucial role of policy support and strategic industry adjustments in navigating the evolving automotive landscape towards sustainable mobility.

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End of June Stock Market: Coronavirus Surge Offset Recovery Hopes; Wall Street Concludes with a Sharp Low

NYSE Trading Floor

Last week, stocks closed sharply lower, as the weight of the ever-increasing coronavirus cases in half of the United States became too much for the optimistic investors to overlook. Florida and Texas— which had an early lockdown— are now the epicenters of America’s outbreak. Both states took additional measures to …

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