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AI America has consumed our attention but wait the Chinese are in competition; DeepSeek have sent the Stocks Markets Tumbling. What you need to know below? China has now placed its bargaining chips on the table? Source ING Think

Posted on January 27, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

DeepSeek threat sends tech stocks tumbling and the Fed will be watching The Nasdaq 100 could be set for its largest one-day fall since 2022 if this DeepSeek correction extends much further this Monday. Potentially, this technology could be a … Continue reading →

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Fast Company: Quote: The national office vacancy rate has hit a new record high, according to the commercial real estate advisory firm Moody’s. But for a variety of reasons, the tide may soon begin to turn. Comment: Ireland needs to stand on the shoulders of giants and act accordingly, otherwise it will be similar to the 1980’s with offices empty and investment funds and pension funds in the doldrums

Posted on January 14, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

01-13-2025 DESIGN Offices are still sitting empty, but that’s about to change Return-to-office mandates may be only part of the reason offices are repopulating. [Source Photo: Thomas Barwick/Getty Images] BY Nate Berg3 minute read The national office vacancy rate has hit … Continue reading →

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Tech companies break earnings records despite regulatory battle: Source EL PAIS. Comment: Ireland, be aware of energy required for AI and capacity of data centres. Some countries are reviewing nuclear as a source of energy to attract these companies

Posted on May 7, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Profits at Alphabet, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta shoot up 38% thanks to artificial intelligence Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.Pablo Martinez Monsivais (AP) Miguel Jiménez May 05, 2024 … Continue reading →

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Comment: Ireland needs to ask similar questions. Census revealed a vacant stock in excess of 166,000 but the Value is a big ? Heading in the Guardian: UK housing is ‘worst value for money’ of any advanced economy, says thinktank

Posted on March 25, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Housing UK housing is ‘worst value for money’ of any advanced economy, says thinktank British properties are ‘expensive, cramped and ageing’ compared with other similar economies, says Resolution Foundation PA Media Mon 25 Mar 2024 01.01 CETShare The UK’s “expensive, … Continue reading →

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Baby Boomers born 1955 – 1969: We are living longer. Who will pay the adequate surplus to what we have contributed so far. Let’s look to Germany where the workforce is shrinking and AI will ensure the loss of 50% of the jobs we have today. We need to embrace change.

Posted on March 16, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

SOCIETYGERMANY Germany struggles to fix its pension system Helen Whittle 16th March 2024 German society is aging fast and the working-age population is shrinking. There are new plans to make the pension system fit for the future, but critics have … Continue reading →

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Europe’s commercial property sector braces for ‘big reset’. Source: DW. Already in Ireland, we have plenty of vacant old buildings and new buildings too see. Just visit Dublin 4.

Posted on January 16, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

BUSINESSGERMANY Europe’s commercial property sector braces for ‘big reset’ Arthur Sullivan 16th January 2024 Europe’s real estate market has been hit by a storm. Higher interest rates have caught investors and companies off guard, while the pandemic shifted some fundamental … Continue reading →

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Wall Street fell in love with build-to-rent during the pandemic frenzy. That honeymoon is over. Source: Compass Fast Company

Posted on January 9, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Build-to-rent is expected to continue to decelerate, says analyst Ivy Zelman. Wall Street fell in love with build-to-rent during the pandemic frenzy. That honeymoon is over Build-to-rent is expected to continue to decelerate, says analyst Ivy Zelman. Here’s why. [Photo: … Continue reading →

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