Tag #Economy

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"Quantum Real Estate Agent" Book Offers Ten Abilities for Career Enhancement

Mike R. Allen's "The Quantum Real Estate Agent", published by Forbes Books on December 10, 2024, provides ten quantum abilities for real estate agents to enhance their careers, drawing on Allen's success leading a top-25 Century 21 brokerage and offering a holistic approach to success available on A...

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Trump Acknowledges Tariffs May Raise Prices, Threatens Political Opponents

In a recent interview, Donald Trump acknowledged that his planned tariffs on imported goods might increase consumer prices, contradicting previous campaign promises; he also suggested jailing political rivals and pledged swift action on immigration, including mass deportations.

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Reduced Inequality
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"EU's Mediterranean Fishing Cuts Spark Outrage in Spain"

"The European Commission's proposal to drastically cut Mediterranean fishing days has sparked outrage in Spain, leading to protests and unified political opposition, jeopardizing the viability of the fishing industry and related sectors."

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Life Below Water
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China Bans Export of Rare Earths to US, Escalating Tech War

In early December, China banned exports of dual-use rare earth elements to the US, including Gallium and Germanium, vital for semiconductor and military applications; this retaliatory move follows similar US restrictions and escalates existing trade tensions, potentially impacting the US economy.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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UK Business Confidence Collapses After Reeves' Tax Hikes

Rachel Reeves' October Budget tax increases caused UK business optimism to plummet to a two-year low in November, triggering decreased hiring and economic output shrinkage, as reported by BDO and the REC.

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chinadaily.com.cn
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Air Cargo Boom: "Air Silk Road" Fuels 46% Surge in China-Africa Trade

Boosted by the "Air Silk Road", cross-border e-commerce has driven a 46% year-on-year increase in air cargo volume between China and Africa in 2024, exceeding pre-pandemic levels, with Ethiopian Airlines and a new Etihad Cargo-SF Airlines joint venture significantly contributing to this growth.

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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour: \$2 Billion in Ticket Sales, Record-Breaking Success

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concluded after 149 shows across 51 cities, generating over \$2 billion in ticket sales, setting numerous attendance records, and significantly impacting local economies and global trends in music and entertainment.

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"Boeing Faces Internal Push for Breakup Amidst Stock Decline"

"Boeing, facing a 43% year-to-date stock decline due to manufacturing issues and safety concerns, is seeing an internal push for a company breakup, which analysts project could double its stock value."

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Peruvian Cooperative Fraud: $188 Million Lost, 22 Arrested

A $188 million fraud at Peru's AELU cooperative has left 20,000 savers without their life savings; 22 people have been arrested, with investigations ongoing into a larger network of 52 suspects.

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Bitcoin Surpasses \$100,000 Amidst Growing Institutional and Government Adoption

Bitcoin surpassed \$100,000 for the first time, driven by growing global adoption, institutional investment, and potential government backing, as evidenced by El Salvador's profits and the incoming Trump administration's proposed Bitcoin reserve.

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Reduced Inequality
nrc.nl
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"Buy Now": How Retailers Drive Overconsumption

The Netflix documentary "Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy" reveals how retailers use design and marketing to encourage overconsumption, highlighting Amazon's 'buy now' button, the rise of Black Friday, and the impact of planned obsolescence on consumer electronics and clothing.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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ANZ CEO Resigns Amid Governance Scandal; Matos Appointed

ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott resigned after nine years, replaced by Nuno Matos, effective July 3, to manage the $4.9 billion Suncorp acquisition and address corporate governance concerns stemming from a bond trading scandal and resulting penalties.

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