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Dear Money Master,

Welcome to our latest weekly round-up! In this edition, we dive into the latest retail sales figures, major investments in data centers, and the unfolding crisis in the orange juice industry.

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📰 Your Daily Financial Digest - June 17th, 2024

🌍 Economics:

1. UBS to Record $900 Million Provision for Credit Suisse's Greensill Funds 💸

   UBS expects a $900 million provision linked to Credit Suisse's losses from Greensill Capital's collapse. This follows UBS's acquisition of Credit Suisse last year. Read More

2. May 2024 Retail Sales Show Weak Growth Amid Inflationary Pressures 📉

   Retail spending was weaker than expected in May, with sales rising just 0.1% as consumers struggled with high inflation. This follows a 0.2% decline in April, indicating ongoing challenges in consumer spending. Read More

3. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Trims Stake in BYD 🚗

   Berkshire Hathaway has reduced its holding in Chinese EV maker BYD to 6.9%, selling an additional 1.3 million shares for $39.8 million. Read More

💼 Finance:

1. Malaysia Emerges as Asian Data Center Powerhouse 🌏

   Malaysia is becoming a leading data center hub in Southeast Asia, attracting billions in investments from tech giants like Google and Microsoft. Johor Bahru is expected to overtake Singapore as the largest market in the region. Read More

2. Microsoft to Invest $7.16 Billion in New Data Centers in Spain 🇪🇸

   Microsoft plans to invest 6.69 billion euros to develop new data centers in Aragon, Spain, enhancing the region's status as a major cloud computing hub in Europe. Read More

3. You.com Startup Raising $50 Million to Target AI Assistant Market 🤖

   You.com is raising $50 million in fresh capital to expand its AI assistant capabilities, aiming to compete with established players like Microsoft's Bing and Google's AI-powered search engine. Read More

4. Apple Stops Offering Buy Now, Pay Later Loans in the U.S. 🛑

   Apple has discontinued its Apple Pay Later program, shifting to third-party installment loans through Apple Pay's checkout process later this year. Read More

5. NATO Targets AI, Robots, Space Tech with €11 Billion Fund 🚀

   NATO's innovation fund has invested in four European tech companies, focusing on AI, robotics, and space technology to bolster defense and security. Read More

💹Earnings:

1. TravelPerk Acquires AmTrav and Raises $135 Million for Expansion ✈️

   European corporate travel platform TravelPerk has acquired U.S.-based AmTrav and raised $135 million to boost its expansion in the American market. Read More

🔍 Deep Dive: The Orange Juice Industry Crisis 🍊

The orange juice industry is facing an unprecedented crisis due to a combination of climate change, disease, and supply chain constraints. Prices have surged to all-time highs, driven by a severe drop in orange production in Brazil, the world's largest producer.

Climate and Disease Impact:

Extreme weather conditions 🌦️ and a citrus disease known as greening 🦠 have drastically reduced Brazil's orange harvest. This has led to a 24% decline in production compared to previous cycles, exacerbating supply shortages.

Historical Context:

Supply chain disruptions have historically led to significant economic impacts 📉. For instance, during World War II, rubber shortages caused by disrupted supply chains forced the development of synthetic rubber. Similarly, the 1970s oil crisis led to a global energy shortage, driving up prices and prompting the exploration of alternative energy sources ⛽.

Current Solutions and Alternatives:

To mitigate the orange juice shortage, manufacturers are exploring the use of alternative fruits such as mandarins, apples, and pears 🍎🍐 to dilute orange juice. This is a short-term solution to cope with the ongoing crisis.

Economic Implications:

Persistent high prices for orange juice are likely to continue, impacting consumers and the broader market 📊. The situation underscores the importance of diversifying supply sources and investing in disease-resistant crops to ensure long-term stability 🌱.

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