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27 Jan 2025

Everyone knows that Japan is getting old, but look what is happening in major European countries.

Who is supposed to pay for pensions and healthcare entitlements in Germany, Italy and Spain in few years? Source: Michael A. Arouet

24 Jan 2025

Words used most often in Trump's speech.

Source: Wall Street Mav

23 Jan 2025

G7 vs. BRICS - Global GDP

Source: Barchart, Visual Capitalist

23 Jan 2025

The year 2025 begins with a new president taking office, a ceasefire in Gaza, and wildfires causing extensive destruction in Los Angeles - all within the first month.

So, what can we expect from the rest of the year? This graphic, via Visual Capitalist's Bruno Venditti, presents predictions for 2025 on various topics, based on a survey conducted by Ipsos between October 25 and November 8, 2024, in the United States. Source: Visual Capitalist

22 Jan 2025

Signs of the time... German Chancellor Olaf spoke in front of a half-empty congress hall at wef25 in davos.

Source : @schuldensuehner on X

22 Jan 2025

This may be the most perfect photo ever taken during trump inauguration.

The longer you stare at it, the more fascinating and remarkable it becomes. Source: Benny Johnson on X

21 Jan 2025

7 Financial Rules

Source: Seek Wiser

21 Jan 2025

Why America is in an alcohol recession - by The Hustle

Beer, wine, and spirit sales have trended upward for years. But the industry now faces new threats. Among these threats: the demographic factor. For middle-aged and older Americans, alcohol consumption hasn’t declined much. But Gallup discovered that 59% of 18-to-34 year olds (Gen Z and younger millennials) self-identified as alcohol drinkers, down from 72% of 18-to-34 year olds in the early 2000s. (This decline has coincided with a doubling of the share of Americans who smoke marijuana, with young people being the most likely to toke up.) Source: The Hustle

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