Natan Ponieman

Natan Ponieman

Benzinga Editor

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Natan Ponieman is a writer, journalist and filmmaker covering business, finance and macroeconomics as they intersect with culture, technology and social issues. His work has been featured in Benzinga, Forbes, Business Insider, Entrepreneur Magazin...
Who Is The UK's New Prime Minister Keir Starmer And What Does He Stand For?
Keir Starmer, a voice of moderation, is U.K's new prime minister. His rise to power as a Labour leader marks a shift toward center in the party.
Boeing Faces High-Stakes Decision: Accept Plea Deal Or Risk Trial Over 737 MAX Safety Violations
Boeing faces new opportunity to avoid criminal charges by admitting to breaking previous agreement with DOJ and pleading guilty by July 7.
Economics Will Define 2024 Election: Comparing Trump And Biden Presidencies
As the presidential race heats up, voters question which candidate is best for the economy. Economic indicators show consistency between Trump and Biden, with challenges from the pandemic. Inflation under Biden has been higher, but may be due to outside factors like supply chain shortages and geopolitical events.
One To The Right, One To The Left: France's National Rally Set For Record Win As The UK's Labour Party Regains Support
2024 global election cycle marks major shifts: France may turn far right, UK may shift left.
American Reporter Accused Of Spying Goes To Trial In Russia: Is Prisoner Swap His Best Hope?
Gershkovich, accused of espionage, has begun his criminal trial in Russia. If found guilty, he could face 20 years in prison. U.S. denies involvement.
Israel Court Ruling Ends Protections For Religious Jews From Joining IDF
Israeli Supreme Court orders ultra-orthodox men to be drafted into the military, challenging long-standing religious exemptions and Netanyahu's coalition.
Deal Between Germany, China Could Stop Looming Tit-For-Tat On EV Tariffs
China and EU discuss deal to ease tensions over tariffs on electric vehicle companies, which could benefit both sides economically.
What Netflix, Amazon, Apple And Disney Are Doing To Keep Users Hooked And Avoid Churn In 2024
Netflix's lead was accomplished after a major crackdown on account sharing and launching an ad-supported tier. 
First Human Death From Bird Flu Strain Puts Vaccine Stocks Back On The Map
Moderna shares are up almost 29% this month; CureVac is up 72% in the past month; and Novavax spiked 317% in the past month.
Will Rent Prices Finally Cool Down? Key Indicator Offers Hope, But Major Cities Remain Unaffordable
Rent prices may finally drop as vacancies increase, pushing landlords to lower rates and tenants to stay longer in their units.
Pressure Mounts On Fed As Eurozone, Canada Plan Interest Rate Cuts This Week
In a Monday interview, Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari advocated for maintaining the current Fed rate in the U.S. for a longer period.
China's 'Decapitated' Chip Sector Is Thrown $50B Lifeline
U.S.-China relations under Biden marked by efforts to block access to advanced chips. China investing $47.5B for self-reliance. Biden's measures aim for domestic production and block China's advances.
Are Boomers Crashing The Economy Or Saving It? Why Investors Are Perplexed And What You Can Do To Prepare
Mass retirement of boomers could have major economic impact. Experts anticipate both risks and opportunities from the largest wealth transfer in history.
These Automation Stocks, ETFs Are Poised To Benefit From Biden's Boost To Manufacturing
Automation combines emerging technologies in two distinct sectors: artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. Here are the stocks to watch.
EU Approves $3.5B In Frozen Russian Assets For Ukraine: Janet Yellen Has A Plan To Increase Amount By Over 10X
The U.S. and EU have approved plans to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine's war efforts, with $3.3 billion expected to reach Ukraine this year.
China Strikes Back At Biden's Tariffs With New Investigation Into Plastics Imports: 6 Stocks Caught In Crossfire
China launches anti-dumping probe on plastics from US and EU, possibly as retaliation for Biden's recent tariffs. Chemical companies affected include Celanese, BASF, DuPont, Mitsubishi, Asahi Kasei, and SABIC.
If You Made $70,000 Salary When Trump Was Elected, You'd Need $90,000 Today To Keep Up
April inflation reading brings hope for soft landing scenario in US economy; S&P 500, ETFs pricing in Fed rate cuts; purchasing power down since 2017.
'Running Out Of Money': AI Firms That Took Bold Bets May Need To Sell
Firms with limited cash balances are burning through their funds to keep afloat.
China's Semiconductor Spending Tops US With $142B Commitment: Global Chip Race Heats Up
Western governments prioritize securing chip supply to compete with China, as seen through Biden's $32.8B incentives, export restrictions, and ASML concerns.
Google Stares Down Largest Tech Antitrust Ruling In 2 Decades — Is AT&T-Style Breakup Next?
Closing arguments in largest antitrust trial against Google have ended, awaiting ruling from Judge Amit Mehta that could change big tech industry.