in Jerusalems Old City on May 22.

Intuitive Machines/Nokia Bell Labs CNN Texting on the Moon? Streaming on Mars? It may not be as far away as you thinkConcerns about soaring imports of Chinese EVs prompted the European Union to open an investigation late last year into Chinas state support for EV makers.

according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association.The auto industry is a major employer in Europe and crucial to the regions biggest economy.The agencys bullish long-term outlook for EVs — based on current government policies — comes just days after the worlds biggest battery EV maker Tesla slashed its prices in major markets to counter declining sales and growing competition from Chinese upstarts and established carmakers.

000 in the final three months of 2023.Chinese carmakers accounted for more than half of global electric car sales.

Tesla and Chinese EV maker Li Auto have cut prices on major models in China.

EV makers are grappling with slim profit margins.head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank.

The metals craze is reflected in the numbers: Precious metals are trouncing the US stock market this year.following its 27% surge from last year.

vice president and senior metals strategist at Zaner Metals.silver and platinum prices have surged this year as investors have piled into precious metals in search of places to hide from trade war uncertainty.