Tag #Economy

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Resilient Blokker Franchisees Adapt to Independence Amidst Chain Collapse

Following the closure of most Blokker stores, 41 franchise locations remain operational, securing their own supply chains and exploring expansion opportunities, demonstrating resilience despite the challenges of the parent company's failure and highlighting the potential for a more autonomous retail...

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Dilapidated Brisbane House Sells at 2016 Price Point

A severely damaged house in Brisbane's Mitchelton is listed for sale at over \$699,000, a price point last seen in 2016, highlighting the value of its location despite its poor condition.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Blokker Franchisees Thrive After Chain Collapse

Following the collapse of Blokker, 41 franchisees continued operations, independently managing supplies and establishing a new cash system, securing 206 containers of house-brand products, resulting in a more autonomous franchise model and creating both opportunities and challenges for the new owner...

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Poll Shows Strong Support for Tariffs Despite Concerns of Trade Wars

A DailyMail.com poll shows that while most Americans believe other countries have acted fairly in trade with the U.S., a significant majority believe China has not (59%), leading to strong support for tariffs; despite warnings of trade wars, a majority also favor tariffs on Canada (37%), Mexico (41%...

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Musk's \$280 Million Bet on Trump: Political Influence and Business Risks

Billionaire Elon Musk spent over \$280 million supporting Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign through donations and pro-Trump lotteries, raising questions about his future political influence and the potential impact on his companies.

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Trump's Tariff Threat to Upend US-Canada Oil Trade

President-elect Trump's threatened 25% tariff on Canadian oil imports jeopardizes the US refining industry, which relies heavily on Canadian heavy crude, especially in the Gulf Coast and Midwest, potentially causing significant economic consequences.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Guizhou Ski Resort Attracts 7,000 Visitors, Generating 1.8 Million Yuan in Revenue

The Yushe Snow Mountain Ski Resort in Liupanshui, Guizhou, China, saw over 7,000 visitors in the 2024 season, generating 1.8 million yuan in revenue, showcasing the growing popularity of winter sports in southern China and Liupanshui's successful development of its natural resources into a new econo...

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CMT Stuttgart Opens with Record-High Attendance Despite Economic Headwinds

The Stuttgart CMT travel fair attracted around 71,000 visitors during its opening weekend, exceeding last year's figures and showcasing robust sales of RVs and travel bookings despite economic difficulties; the fair runs until January 26th.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Supreme Court Upholds Law Potentially Banning TikTok in US

The US Supreme Court upheld a law that could ban TikTok unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, sells it, potentially impacting 170 million users and causing significant financial harm to small businesses and content creators who rely heavily on the platform for sales and revenue generation.

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US Debt Ceiling Crisis Looms as Congress Faces January 16th Deadline

The US will reach its $36 trillion debt limit on January 16th, prompting Treasury to use temporary measures until March 14th, when Congress must raise or suspend the limit to avoid a potential default and global economic crisis; internal divisions within the Republican party complicate this process.

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US Faces Oligarchy Threat: Trump Administration's Billionaire Cabinet Sparks Concerns

President Biden's final speech criticized the US as an oligarchy due to the immense wealth concentration, highlighting concerns amplified by the incoming Trump administration's unprecedented number of billionaire appointees, exceeding $7 billion in net worth and marking a shift from Wall Street's pr...

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Raimondo vs. Trump: Competing Visions for the American Economy

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo champions a pro-competition economic strategy contrasting with Donald Trump's protectionism, emphasizing government investments in AI and semiconductors as crucial for U.S. global competitiveness, while Trump and China criticize this approach.

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