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President Trump says “Drill baby Drill” in U.S. but Europe is indecisive but should have learned from the past and what a Sovereign Fund means. Ireland is asleep as regards energy unlike the days of Atlantic shares and then Fitzwilton Chief Executive Tony O’Reilly

Posted on March 30, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Imtiaz Mahmood @ImtiazMadmood Atheist, freethinker; exposing Islam layer by layer, to let infidels know more about Islam than Muslims allow them to. “Am Yisrael Chai” It was Christmas Eve, 1969. Deep beneath the North Sea, off the coast of Norway, … Continue reading →

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Axios: Iran’s economic shock pile

Posted on March 21, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Iran’s economic shock pile   Illustration: Lazaro Gamio/Axios   The Iran war’s economic consequences risk outlasting the war, Axios’ Courtenay Brown reports. Why it matters: Any swift ceasefire or arrangement allowing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz won’t undo supply shocks that … Continue reading →

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Axios: The “s” word is back. Yes, 1970’s and stagflation. (High inflation High Unemployment)

Posted on March 10, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

The “s” word is back   Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios 1970s-era stagflation talk is rising on Wall Street, Axios’ Emily Peck reports. Investors fret a comeback for the dreaded pairing of high inflation and high unemployment. The fear is being fueled by a lousy … Continue reading →

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Futurism: Oil Shock. Ask your grandparents about OPEC 1970’s chaos. House prices tripled to keep pace with inflation.

Posted on March 10, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Oil Shock Looks Like the Economy Is Hitting a “Nightmare Scenario” Wall Street is seeing red. By Victor Tangermann Published Mar 9, 2026 10:56 AM EDT Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and … Continue reading →

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The Conversation: For much of the 20th century, Sweden enjoyed a justifiable reputation as one of Europe’s most egalitarian countries. Yet over the past two decades, it has transformed into what journalist and author Andreas Cervenka calls a “paradise for the super-rich”.

Posted on January 20, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

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El PAIS: By 2029 global debt will be higher than it’s been since the end of World War II, says IMF

Posted on October 20, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Kristalina georgieva By 2029 global debt will be higher than it’s been since the end of World War II, says IMF The global organization calculates that public debt will skyrocket to up to 100% of the planet’s GDP, and advises … Continue reading →

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Futurism Gen Z … permanently screwed?

Posted on October 18, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Goldman Sachs Says Gen Z Is Pretty Much Permanently Screwed “History also suggests that the full consequences of AI for the labor market might not become apparent until a recession hits.” By Joe Wilkins Published Oct 16, 2025 12:26 PM EDT For … Continue reading →

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GZERO Everything is political Big Oil is getting mad at Trump. Comment: If you have access to Irish Independent archives, I have a paper copy of article by David Horgan dated 11th September 2022. It should be republished and if people have access read it. Ireland is in choppy waters but as we face winter Oil / Gas will be our weakness. “Sleep-walking into an energy crisis worse than the 1970’s”

Posted on September 12, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

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Ireland in flux: Suggest you read yesterday’s Sunday Business Post. Excellent article by Laura Roddy. How US officials rate the Irish economy “Slow, Costly and High-Tax” and also tedious planning system. AI synopsis below

Posted on September 8, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

See new posts Sunday papers ‘Slow, costly and high tax’ US officials rate Irish economy. Stark warning to investors will sound alarm bells for FDI intensifies by Laura Roddy. Can you give synopsis of this article? Thought for 53s The … Continue reading →

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Futurism: China’s Electric Car Industry Is in Deep Trouble

Posted on September 5, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Price Wars Sep 4, 9:14 AM EDTbyNoor Al-Sibai China’s Electric Car Industry Is in Deep Trouble “This is a race to dominate, not a race to profitability.” / Advanced Transport/ BYD/ China/ Economy Image by Yang Haiyong / VCG via Getty China’s electric vehicle industry … Continue reading →

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