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The Tug of War Between Central Banks, Investors, and Capital Flights

Lourenço Pé D’Arca Market Monday April 22nd 2024 In today’s world, where credit is often used as leverage for consumption, periods of inflation pose challenges for households, companies, and economic centres. Therefore, the measure found by central banks to control this phenomenon relies heavily on interest rates.  Thus, interest rates play a fundamental role as

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The Economic Canvas: Unveiling the Interplay Between Art and Economics

Carolina Pereira Market Monday April 15th 2024 Culture and economics, despite seemingly distinct spheres, share a symbiotic relationship where creativity meets commerce and cultural expression intertwines with economic dynamics. From music and art to literature and film, cultural expressions not only influence society but also contribute significantly to economic growth and development. The global art

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Navigating the AI Boom: Bubble or Foundational Shift?

Pedro Rocha Market Monday April 8th 2024 AI-driven profits have become a tempting proposition for those seeking to build their wealth. Yet, amidst the euphoria of record-breaking valuations and soaring stock prices, whispers of caution recall the echoes of past bubbles, raising skepticism about the sustainability of AI’s ascent through the corridors of Wall Street.

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Your biometrics are for sale – ChatGPT’s creator pays you to get your eyes scanned

Francisco Sá Market Monday March 18th 2024 If the product is free, you are the product. Although many are familiar with this quote, you may have seen crowds of people waiting to get an eye scan at your nearest shopping center in exchange for some tokens called Worldcoins. Every day, almost 4,000 people in Portugal

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