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The first ship carrying Ukrainian grain departed the port of Odesa for Lebanon today. China’s factory activity contracted unexpectedly in July. US Speaker Pelosi started a tour of four Asian countries, silent on status of a potential Taiwan visit.

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A rundown of important global risk developments in markets, in business, and region by region.

Analysis: The Future of Transportation: The EV Charging Infrastructure Build-out

Tesla’s recent announcement that it is seeking to tap public funding to build more electric vehicle (EV) chargers and open its Supercharger network to other EVs has put a spotlight on EV public infrastructure. For EVs to gain future traction and help mitigate the effects of climate change, a capable charger network is needed both in the US and worldwide. However, building out a charging network does come with certain risks, such as cyber threats and a potential weakening of energy grid resilience.

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