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As Gold Plunges, Chinese Investors Find New Haven in Steel Rods

(Bloomberg) — Investors in China have found an unlikely new hiding place from the chaos engulfing financial markets.The price of steel reinforcement bar, the somewhat unglamorous but ubiquitous commodity used to strengthen concrete, has risen almost 5% over the past month in Shanghai. Over the same period, gold — the traditional haven amid turmoil — has dropped more than 5% as investors sell to cover losses in other markets.Rebar’s unexpected ascent as a financial sanctuary comes as Chinese investors bet that Beijing is going to embark on a massive bout of stimulus to help prop up the country’s economy in …read more […]

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Tesla's U.S. factory to stay open as coronavirus lockdown begins: report

Tesla’s sole U.S. auto factory in Alameda county employs more than 10,000 workers and had annualized production of slightly over 415,000 units by the fourth quarter. The county is one of six covered by a ‘shelter in place’ order from regional authorities that limits activity, travel and business functions to only the most essential, and advises people to stay home except for the most crucial reasons. Tesla and Alameda County officials did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment. …read more […]