MacroBusiness
Saturday, July 20, 2024 - 00:05
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International reads: The U.S. government wants to crack down on apps that let people get their paychecks before payday – Fortune Average Chinese national now eats more protein than an American: United Nations – SCMP Jamie Dimon says whoever is elected president can’t sit in denial and must realize ’we have a problem’ with national The post Weekend reading and MB media appearances appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
The Australian Independent Media Network
Friday, July 19, 2024 - 21:42
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By Bert Hetebry How quickly at times we judge people just because they may not look or act or be like us, (like me?). Judgementalism: Having a judgmental attitude or behaviour, tending to form opinions too quickly, especially when disapproving of someone or something. (Cambridge English Dictionary). Judgement: The ability to make considered decisions or… The post Judgementalism, judgement, justice appeared first on The AIM Network. |
Your Democracy
Friday, July 19, 2024 - 18:38
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America had the biggest ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ moment in its history when US President Joe Biden debated Donald Trump last week, turning in a performance that confirmed many Americans’ fears that he does not have the cognitive capabilities to be President at his advanced age. |
Cheeseburger Gothic
Friday, July 19, 2024 - 16:02
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MacroBusiness
Friday, July 19, 2024 - 16:00
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A sea of red across most Asian markets as they end the trading week on a downer as the two negative sessions in a row on Wall Street continues to upset confidence. The latest Japanese inflation figures were not as upsetting although core inflation above 2% is still worrying the BOJ. The USD continues to The post Macro Afternoon appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
Renew Economy
Friday, July 19, 2024 - 15:46
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Friday, July 19, 2024 - 15:05
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Renew Economy
Friday, July 19, 2024 - 14:54
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Your Democracy
Friday, July 19, 2024 - 14:39
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It’s official: the royals are returning down under. King Charles and Queen Camilla are scheduled to visit Australia and Samoa in October, attending events in Canberra and New South Wales (with more details to come). |
Renew Economy
Friday, July 19, 2024 - 14:38
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Renew Economy
Friday, July 19, 2024 - 14:25
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Your Democracy
Friday, July 19, 2024 - 14:20
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The Iwo Jima 2.0 pic, immortalizing the Trump fist surviving an assassination attempt, has taken the world by storm – generating everything from a meme tsunami on China’s Weibo to fresh anime in Japan. Not to mention the deluge of hats and T-shirts. This carefully composed pic changes everything – in more ways than one. So let’s engage in a first attempt to deconstruct it.
Iwo Jima 2.0: What story is this picture telling? |
MacroBusiness
Friday, July 19, 2024 - 14:00
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Productivity Commission boss Danielle Wood noted it has always been hard to boost productivity in labour-intensive industries such as the aged and disability care sectors. With the care sector certain to form a larger part of the economy, Wood says that productivity in other industries will have to improve to combat the negative impact on The post NDIS turns into giant productivity sponge appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
MacroBusiness
Friday, July 19, 2024 - 13:30
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For years, Victorians have suffered from Stockholm Syndrome when it comes to the state Labor government. Victoria’s nine-month lockdown during the pandemic was one of the longest and most severe in the world. The state government, whose incompetence with hotel quarantine and draconian enforcement ought to have scared voters away. There are cost blowouts everywhere |
MacroBusiness
Friday, July 19, 2024 - 13:00
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Albo’s incredible new power shock surges on: Driven by his hapless $12Gj gas price floor: The East Coast gas export cartel tightened its grip on Australia’s throat yesterday as hydrogen face-planted with Twiggy Forrest: The architect of the first national clean hydrogen strategy, former chief scientist Alan Finkel, says his support for the fuel has The post Energy superidiot hydrogen dream turns nigtmare appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
Renew Economy
Friday, July 19, 2024 - 12:45
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New Politics
Friday, July 19, 2024 - 12:43
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MacroBusiness
Friday, July 19, 2024 - 12:30
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Earlier this year, we were greeted with images of tent encampments mushrooming within Brisbane. A report by 9News highlighted the situation, with “makeshift campsites and tent cities expanding across south-east Queensland”. This included a “tent city in Rothwell, in the heart of Premier Steven Miles’ electorate of Murrumba”. According to PropTrack, Brisbane dwelling values have rocketed |
Renew Economy
Friday, July 19, 2024 - 12:10
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MacroBusiness
Friday, July 19, 2024 - 12:00
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He is as accomplished a liar as any in parliament: On Thursday, the Treasurer on social media platform X said new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed the Albanese government “has created more jobs in a parliamentary term than any government in history”. “We’ve created almost 930,000 jobs since we came to office – faster The post Jim Chalmers loses 70k jobs in 2.5 years appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
The Australian Independent Media Network
Friday, July 19, 2024 - 11:35
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By Denis Hay Introduction Choosing politicians who prioritize social justice, public ownership, and anti-austerity measures can transform Australia’s political landscape. Jeremy Corbyn’s policies in the UK have shown that such values resonate with many voters, focusing on fair solutions and economic reform. This guide explores how Australia can adopt similar approaches, highlighting the popularity and… The post Elect Politicians with Jeremy Corbyn’s Values in Australia appeared first on The AIM Network. |
MacroBusiness
Friday, July 19, 2024 - 11:30
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In December 2023, The SMH reported that year 12 applications to the University Admissions Centre (UAC) hit their lowest in over a decade: The general manager of marketing and engagement at UAC, Kim Paino, noted that the high cost of living, a robust job market, and rising costs of higher education were likely to blame The post Is a university degree still worth it? appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
Renew Economy
Friday, July 19, 2024 - 11:05
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MacroBusiness
Friday, July 19, 2024 - 11:00
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The Market Ear wraps up the correction. What is happening…? Here are a couple of short/medium term catalysts to explain the weakness (outside the most important one – the MoMo carnage – dealt with in previous email). 1. Rotation rampage……Several days of Big Tech underperformance, as investors expanded their exposures, adding more pro-cyclical exposure and The post Stocks deflate appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
Renew Economy
Friday, July 19, 2024 - 10:54
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MacroBusiness
Friday, July 19, 2024 - 10:30
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As they should say and don’t, history doesn’t repeat, but it sure does repeat. Why is China trying to combat a real estate crash with higher interest rates? China’s central bank is readying a bold new experiment in global monetary policy — taking a leaf out of the hedge fund playbook and arranging to short The post China makes all the same mistakes as Japan appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
Cheeseburger Gothic
Friday, July 19, 2024 - 10:25
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I got back from Tassie late on Wednesday and I’ve been thinking about something I only half realised while I was down there. I didn’t have a bad hot chip/french fry the whole time I was one the island. And I ate a lot of hot chips! They seemed to come with everything. And not the tiny, grudging obligatory serve you’d get anywhere else, but rather these heaped high mounds of salty hot carby goodness. |
MacroBusiness
Friday, July 19, 2024 - 10:00
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Shanghai rebar is howling that the FE complex is in deep trouble as it takes out seven-year critical support on the monthly chart: The trigger yesterday was a meek Third Plenum statement: At the session, an analysis of the present situation and the tasks we face was conducted. It was highlighted that we must remain The post Iron ore and steel turn falling comet appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
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Friday, July 19, 2024 - 10:00
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Renew Economy
Friday, July 19, 2024 - 09:47
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