March 9, 2021/OilPrice.com Chart of the Week – U.S. exports of propane reached record highs in 2020, up 13%. – Propane became the largest source of refined product exports, surpassing distillate fuel oil. – The increase is the result of strong petrochemical and heating demand in Asia. Market Movers – […]
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How Countries Are Helping Small Businesses Survive COVID-19
March 9, 2021/IMFBlog By Kazuko Shirono, Esha Chhabra, and Jessica Fan The economic downturn caused by the pandemic has taken a painful toll on small businesses. Scores of retail businesses have permanently closed in cities around the world since the Great Lockdown in the spring of 2020. Small and medium […]
Crypto Leading the Way in Leveling the Racial Playing Field in Big Tech
March 9, 2021/CDMX As the blockchain sector grows in popularity across the globe, experts note positive trends within the industry in closing racial disparities that exist in many big tech sectors. Crypto provides new tech and investment opportunities to communities of color, specifically positioning African investors and innovators across the […]

