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Paul Blacklow

PhD (Economics), University of Tasmania, Australia, 2003, "Inequality, Welfare, Household Comparison and Price: A Comparative Study on Australian and Canadian Data"
B.Ec (Hons), University of Tasmania, Australia 1993."Australia’s Foreign Debt".
Honorary Fellow of the Economic Society of Australia, 2024.

What is competition, and why is it so important for prices?

Jul 29, 2024 11:49 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

Its hard to remember a time before the cost-of-living crisis dominated news headlines. Most of us would certainly like it to be over. But the fundamental question at its heart which points to the problem we have to...

Economy

Asian Markets Extend Rally as Yen Strengthens with Bank of Japan Holding Steady

Asian markets climbed higher on September 20, following the U.S. interest rate cut, while the yen strengthened after the Bank of Japan upheld its monetary policy. The MSCI Asia-Pacific index rose 0.6%, driven by Wall...

China’s Budget Spending Falls as Land Sale Revenue Plummets, Raising Economic Concerns

Chinas budget spending has shrunk at an accelerated pace, driven by a steep decline in land sale revenues. With local governments reporting a 41.8% drop in income from land sales last month, concerns are rising about the...

Clean Energy Sector Added 150,000 Jobs in 2023, Boosted by the Inflation Reduction Act

The clean energy industry added nearly 150,000 new jobs in 2023, driven by the Inflation Reduction Act, according to a report by E2. Southern states led this growth, accounting for 36% of the new positions as the renewable...

China Expected to Lower Policy and Lending Rates After U.S. Interest Rate Cut

A Reuters poll suggests that China will likely lower its central policy and lending rates on September 20, following the U.S. Federal Reserves significant interest rate cut. This anticipated move aims to stimulate Chinas...

미국 은행주 상승, 대규모 금리 인하로 채무 불이행 위험 및 비용 우려 완화

연방준비제도(Fed)가 50bp(베이시스 포인트) 금리 인하를 단행한 다음 날인 목요일, 미국 은행주의 주가가 프리마켓 거래에서 상승했다. 이번 금리 인하는 예금 비용을 줄이고 차입자들에 대한 압박을 완화할 것으로 기대된다. 올해...

Politics

Maryland Voters Receive Incorrect Sample Ballots Ahead of Election: What Went Wrong?

Voters in Marylands 8th Congressional District recently reported receiving sample ballots in the mail with incorrect names and addresses, leading to confusion and concerns just ahead of the upcoming election. The...

Arizona Supreme Court Ruling Allows Nearly 98,000 Voters Without Citizenship Confirmation to Cast Ballots in All Races

The Arizona Supreme Court has made a landmark ruling that permits nearly 98,000 individuals whose citizenship documents had not been confirmed to vote in all races, including state and federal elections. The decision has...

Bitcoin Expected to Hit $200K by 2025, Standard Chartered Cites Key Economic and Regulatory Shifts

Bitcoin could reach $200,000 by the end of 2025, according to Standard Chartered, driven by economic conditions, ETF growth, and a potential change in US regulatory policies. No matter who wins the 2024 US presidential...

Lawsuit Alleges Thousands of Noncitizens Registered to Vote in Nevada: Secretary of State Under Fire

A lawsuit has emerged in Nevada, claiming that as many as 11,000 noncitizens are improperly registered to vote in the key swing state. The legal challenge accuses Democratic Secretary of State Francisco Cisco Aguilar of...

Is Donald Trump Corrupt?

As former President Donald Trump prepares for a potential return to the political stage in 2024, renewed allegations of corruption continue to follow him, casting a shadow over his future ambitions. Trump, who has faced...

Science

Starlink Aviation Expands to 2,500 Aircraft After United Airlines Partnership

SpaceXs Starlink Aviation service is expanding rapidly, with 2,500 aircraft now under contract after a recent agreement with United Airlines. This marks a significant milestone in in-flight connectivity, as Starlink...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew Achieves Historic Spacewalk and Advances Commercial Space Exploration

SpaceXs Polaris Dawn mission accomplished several milestones during its five-day journey, including the most remote spacewalk in history. Crew members conducted 36 groundbreaking experiments, advancing knowledge in space...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew Returns After Groundbreaking Mission, Advancing Elon Musk's Mars Ambitions

The Polaris Dawn crew returned safely to Earth after a groundbreaking five-day mission, advancing SpaceXs long-term goal of Mars colonization. Led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, the mission featured the first commercial...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Mission Achieves Historic Milestones Despite Lack of White House Recognition

SpaceXs Polaris Dawn mission has captivated global audiences with its historic milestones, including the first commercial spacewalk and record-breaking achievements. However, despite its groundbreaking success, the mission...

화산으로 전기 생산 가능할까?

활화산에서 뿜어져 나오는 붉은 용암을 전기로 전환하는 것은 위험하고 신뢰성이 떨어진다. 화산은 예측 가능한 일정으로 분출하지 않으며, 용암은 너무 빨리 식는다. 그러나 미국을 포함한 여러 국가는 화산열을 활용해 전기를 생산하는...

Technology

Shiba Inu Whale Transactions Jump 115%, SHIB Price Nears Crucial $0.000016 Level

Shiba Inu witnessed a 115% rise in whale activity, pushing its price to $0.0000145. The surge signals strong investor confidence as SHIB approaches a critical resistance level. Every day brings a new twist to the Shiba...

Bitcoin Rumor Ignites: Michael Saylor of MicroStrategy Hints US Banks to Custody Bitcoin

Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, has stirred the crypto world by revealing credible rumors that major US banks may soon provide Bitcoin custody services, potentially revolutionizing the intersection of traditional...

BNY Mellon Granted SEC Waiver, Paving the Way for Institutional Crypto Custody Services

BNY Mellon has reportedly obtained an exemption from the SECs SAB 121, allowing the bank to move forward with its institutional crypto custody business. The move underscores growing institutional interest in digital...

Catizen (CATI) Climbs 34% After Binance Debut, New Margin Trading Pairs Added

Catizen (CATI) surged 34% in its first trading session on Binance. The listing comes with new margin trading pairs and a zero-fee structure for conversions. The CEX has announced that Catizen (CATI) would be added to...

XRP Could Reach $2 by 2025 if Bitcoin Breaks $150K, Analysts Say

Amid indications that the SEC wont appeal the Ripple verdict and expectations of Bitcoin breaking past $150,000, crypto experts anticipate XRPs price could hit $2 by 2025. The combination of bullish Bitcoin momentum and...

Digital Currency

Shiba Inu's Shytoshi Kusama Teases “Big Plans” After TOKEN2049 Conference Appearance

FxWirePro- SOLUSD holds above trend line resistance, targets $165

FxWirePro- BNBUSD Daily Outlook

Law

EU 독점 규제 당국, 애플 경쟁사 진입 방안 발표 예정

Elon Musk Confirms SpaceX Will Sue FAA Over Regulatory Overreach and Launch Violations

UAW Files Unfair Labor Charges Against Stellantis Over Alleged Contract Violations

Life

McDonald’s, Burger King, Starbucks, Dunkin’ and More: Must-Try Healthy Menu Options Before September Ends

Elliott Hill Takes Helm as Nike CEO Amid Declining Sales and Mounting Market Competition

Is A Supreme x Air Jordan 17 Collaboration In The Works For FW24 Release?

Nature

India’s new mega-dam will roil lives downstream with wild swings in water flow every day

The Earth’s inner core is a total mystery – here’s how we’re starting to solve it

Healthy soils are good for your gut, brain and wellbeing – here’s why

Sports

Shaquille O'Neal's Custom Tesla Cybertruck Impresses Elon Musk: LeBron James Played a Key Role

How AI can dramatically reduce the time it takes to make VAR offside calls in Premier League football matches

Paris Games herald a new anti-corruption era, but carrying the torch may pose an Olympic challenge for the US

Technical Analysis

FxWirePro: EUR/AUD choppy and range bound as market approached the weekend

FxWirePro: EUR/NZD neutral in the near-term, scope for downward resumption

FxWirePro: GBP/AUD longs gain traction after strong UK retail sales data

Market Data

Donald Trump Informed Pentagon of National Guard Request on January 6: What the Records Show

McDonald’s, Burger King, Starbucks, Dunkin’ and More: Must-Try Healthy Menu Options Before September Ends

Undeniable Winner? Donald Trump Leads Kamala Harris by Narrow Margin in Latest Polls as Swing States and Undecided Voters Loom Large

Diet Dr. Pepper Crowned Best Zero-Calorie Soda in Expert’s Taste Test Rankings

Melania Trump 2024: Age, Family, Net Worth, and Political Influence

Shiba Inu's Shytoshi Kusama Teases “Big Plans” After TOKEN2049 Conference Appearance

Oklahoma Purges Over 453,000 Ineligible Voters from Rolls Ahead of 2024 Election—What It Means for Voter Integrity

Michelle Obama 2024: Age, Family, Net Worth, and Political Future

Starlink Aviation Expands to 2,500 Aircraft After United Airlines Partnership

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