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Coal

Coal fired power

Polluting coal users and renewable producers

2024-01-19
By: essay
On: January 19, 2024
In: Info, Knowledge, Observation, Politica
With: 0 Comments

The highest coal using countries in the world These countries accounted for about 82% of the global coal production in 2021 according to 2021 data set. China alone produced more than half of the world’s coal, followed by India with nearly 10%. Global coal use in 2023 hits few high GlobalRead More →

Electricity infrastructure

Desert location for energy and power generation

2023-10-16
By: essay
On: October 16, 2023
In: Bits & Bytes, Info, Knowledge, Observation, Politica
With: 0 Comments

Will these projects alter the world weather pattern? According to a study, installing large-scale wind and solar farms in the Sahara desert could increase rainfall and vegetation in the region. The researchers simulated the effects of covering 20% of the Sahara with solar panels and wind turbines and found that itRead More →

Crypto and quantum computing

What could quantum computing breakthrough ‘Willow’ mean for the future of Bitcoin and other cryptos

By: essay
On: December 24, 2024
In: Bits & Bytes, Info, Knowledge, Observation
Quantum computing power
Knowledge

Google unveils ‘mind-boggling’ quantum computing microchip

On: December 10, 2024
Tagged: AI, Artificial Intelligence, Google, Quantum computing, Quantum Physics, U.S.
Knowledge

Are U.S. Stocks Overvalued?

On: November 20, 2024
Tagged: Overvalued, P/E ratio, Stocks, U.S., Warren Buffet
Origin of Bitcoin
Knowledge

The mystery surrounding the origin of Bitcoin

On: November 7, 2024
Tagged: ADA, Altcoins, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cardano, Crypto, Cryptocurrency, Currency, decentralised digital currency, Digital, Digital coins, Digital Currency, Dogecoin, Ether, Ethereum, Ethereum ETF, Nakamoto, Peer-to-peer, Ripple, Satoshi Nakamoto, XRP
Trump wins 2024 U.S. election
Knowledge

Oops I did it again! Trump wins 2024 U.S. presidential election – emphatically defeating Harris

On: November 6, 2024
Tagged: Election, President, Trump, U.S.
AI power
Knowledge

Nvidia promoted to Dow Jones Industrial Average at the expense of Intel

On: November 4, 2024
Tagged: Amazon, Dow, Dow Jones, Dow Jones Industrial Average, Microsoft, Nvidia
Female Pharaoh image
Knowledge

“I have raised up what was in ruins. I have restored that which was destroyed.” – Hatshepsut

On: October 16, 2024
Tagged: Egypt, Female, Hatshepsut, King, Pharaoh, Queen, Quotation, Quote, Quotes
XRP Ripple system
Knowledge

Ripple diversifies to launch crypto storage service for banks

On: October 11, 2024
Tagged: Bitcoin, Crypto, Cryptocurrency, Digital coins, Ripple, XRP
Stock crash and depression 1929
Knowledge

October – a notorious month for volatility and for stock market crashes

On: October 11, 2024
Tagged: 1987, Great Depression
Passive income from dividend stocks
Knowledge

Dividend stocks in the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 – a basic overview

On: October 9, 2024
Tagged: Dividends, FTSE, FTSE 100, FTSE 250, Invest, Shares, Stock Market, Stocks
U.S. economy number one
Knowledge

The U.S. modern economy is number one in the world by GDP

On: October 8, 2024
Tagged: Economy, U.S.
EU EV Charge
Knowledge

European Union vote to slap tariff charge on Chinese EV imports

On: October 7, 2024
Tagged: Charge, China, Electric vehicles, EU, European Union, EVs, Tariffs, Tax
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Investopia

Investopia
AI chip

Nvidia unveils new powerful mini-AI computer designed for developers

By: essay
On: January 10, 2025

Nvidia is pushing the boundaries of AI technology with its new mini-AI computer, Project DIGITS, recently unveiled at CES 2025 Priced at $3,000, this mini powerhouse aims to bring cutting-edge AI capabilities to individual desks, making it accessible for AI researchers, data scientists, and students who need to develop and

AI bubble

Warning issued for stock market bubble

On: January 8, 2025
Hybrid vehicle

China’s electric vehicle boom is becoming increasingly focused on hybrids

On: January 3, 2025

S&P 500 enjoyed a 23% gain in 2024 but 2025 may not be so good

On: January 2, 2025
AI microchip

Nvidia in correction territory amid Nasdaq highs

On: December 17, 2024
Apple Intelligence

Apple launches its Apple Intelligence – ChatGPT integration with Siri

On: December 17, 2024
Tesla EV

Tesla shares climb to record high – boosted by Trump election victory

On: December 12, 2024
Tech tug 'o' war

China initiates investigation into Nvidia as the microchip battle rumbles on

On: December 11, 2024

Bitcoin breaks the $100,000 barrier

On: December 6, 2024
High Dow

U.S. stocks have a November to remember as Dow touches 45,000

On: December 2, 2024
Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s flirt with $100,000 may be one bitcoin too far

On: November 29, 2024
DOGE

Has BIG tech just bought the most pro-crypto U.S. Congress ever?

On: November 25, 2024
Bitcoin

Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler’s resignation is good news for crypto

On: November 22, 2024
Next generation AI chips

Nvidia beats on Q3 earnings but shares still slide

On: November 21, 2024

Are U.S. Stocks Overvalued?

On: November 20, 2024
Autonomous driving

Trump rumour to relax U.S. vehicle self-driving rules pushes Tesla stock higher

On: November 19, 2024

Trump U.S. election win drives gold price down and Crypto up!

On: November 15, 2024
A Cartoon AI chip

Why has Sumsung fallen behind in the AI boom?

On: November 13, 2024
Autonomous vehicle

Elon Musk wants to make Tesla a $25 trillion company by 2040

On: November 12, 2024
Bitcoin

Bitcoin breaks $82,000 with billions bet on it reaching $90,000

On: November 11, 2024

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INTEREST RATES FOR UK, US & EU

Interest rates for United Kingdom, United States and European Union

UK interest rate: 4.75%

U.S. interest rate: 4.25 – 4.50%

EU interest rate: 3.25%

These interest rates will be updated monthly or as the data becomes available.

INFLATION RATES FOR UK, US & EU

UK Inflation Rate: 1.70%

U.S. Inflation Rate: 2.80%

EU Inflation Rate: 2.3%

Posts

  • UK eeks out tepid 0.1% growth January 16, 2025
  • U.S. core inflation rate slows to 3.2% in December 2024 – less than expected and sets off market feeding frenzy January 16, 2025
  • UK wants to control its own AI direction – suggesting a divergence from the EU and U.S. January 15, 2025
  • Latest U.S. producer price index inflation rose 0.2% – in line with expectations January 14, 2025
  • Has ‘Rachel from accounts’ messed up the UK economy? January 14, 2025
  • Meta boss bows to Trump re-aligning with their ‘free speech’ mandate January 13, 2025
  • Nvidia unveils new powerful mini-AI computer designed for developers January 10, 2025
  • Apple’s inaccurate AI news alerts demonstrate that its technology has a problem January 9, 2025
  • Warning issued for stock market bubble January 8, 2025
  • Euro zone inflation rose to 2.4% in December 2024 – as expected January 7, 2025

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