Tag #Economy

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Soaring Concert Ticket Prices Spark Debate on Fair Pricing

Oasis's reunion tour ticket prices increased dramatically due to dynamic pricing, sparking a debate about fair pricing in the live music industry, where costs are high and revenue distribution uneven, impacting artists and fans.

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Victoria to Mandate Daily Fuel Price Reporting, 24-Hour Price Lock

Victoria will mandate daily fuel price reporting at over 1,500 petrol stations from 2025, letting motorists lock in prices for 24 hours via the Service Victoria app, aiming to ease cost-of-living pressures.

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UK House Prices Surge, But Record Listings May Temper Growth

UK house asking prices saw a 1.7 percent jump (£5,992) in the month to January 11th, reaching £366,189 on average, the highest January increase since 2020; however, this is still below May 2024's record, and a record number of new properties on the market may slow future price growth.

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Australia's Hybrid Car Boom Masks Slow EV Adoption

In 2024, Australian sales of traditional hybrid cars surged by 76% to 172,696, while EV sales rose by only 16% to 114,000, creating a debate about government incentives and their impact on emission reduction targets.

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Climate Action
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UK Housing Market Sees Record Seller Increase and Price Jump

Since Boxing Day, a record number of new sellers entered the UK housing market, resulting in a 1.7% average price increase to £366,189 and an 11% rise in sales agreed compared to the previous year, driven by falling interest rates, despite affordability concerns.

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HPAI Outbreak Hits Georgia Poultry Farm, Prompting State-Wide Response

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected at a commercial poultry producer in Elbert County, Georgia, impacting approximately 45,000 broiler breeders; this is the first such case in a commercial operation since 2022, prompting quarantines and halting poultry exhibitions and sales.

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Zero Hunger
zeit.de
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Hamburg Sees Sharp Rise in Energy Shutoffs in 2024

Due to unpaid bills, Hamburg, Germany saw a sharp increase in energy shutoffs in 2024: electricity shutoffs rose to 6145 (nearly triple 2023's 2174), water shutoffs to 549 (nearly double 2023's 285), and gas shutoffs to 49 (over five times 2023's 9), despite a hardship fund designed to prevent such ...

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No Poverty
nos.nl
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Dutch Banks' €1.4 Billion Anti-Money Laundering Cost Prompts Regulatory Review

Dutch Finance Minister Heinen reveals that banks spend €1.4 billion yearly on anti-money laundering checks, employing 13,000 staff, impacting consumers and businesses, prompting a review of regulations.

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40 Years of Galería Rafael Ortiz: A Seville-Based Hub for Contemporary Spanish Art

Galería Rafael Ortiz, founded in Seville in 1984 by Rafael Ortiz and Rosalía Benítez, celebrates 40 years of showcasing contemporary art, significantly impacting the Spanish art scene by supporting Andalusian artists and expanding to Madrid.

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France Names New CEO for Paris Airports Operator

France's President Macron nominated Philippe Pascal, Groupe ADP's CFO, as the new CEO, replacing Augustin de Romanet; the decision, following a parliamentary hearing, requires final approval from the Council of Ministers.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
npr.org
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Allen Media Group Replaces Local Meteorologists with The Weather Channel Team

Allen Media Group is replacing local meteorologists at 21 of its TV stations with a centralized team from The Weather Channel in Atlanta by 2025, impacting at least 27 meteorologists and raising concerns about the loss of community-based weather expertise and public safety.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Dutch Banks' €1.4 Billion Anti-Money Laundering Burden Spurs Regulatory Reform

Dutch Finance Minister Heinen reveals that banks spend €1.4 billion annually on anti-money laundering checks, employing 13,000 staff, leading to economic sector exclusions, access impediments, and discrimination; a new balance is sought.

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48% Bias Score

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