Beijing has eased mortgage rules and urged local governments to buy unsold houses in some of policymakers’ boldest moves yet to revive the property sector.
Engie reaffirmed expectations for the year after core earnings fell slightly in the first quarter, driven by declines from its networks and global energy management and sales businesses.
Electric vehicle, wind turbine and solar panel manufacturers face a shortfall in critical metals and minerals unless more investment is made in projects such as new mines and recycling, according to a report from the International Energy Agency.
