The government has tried—and failed—to ease the hardship in this one-time coal powerhouse. Locals aren’t waiting for help. “We’re on our own.” https://t.co/OdJAiW2GKZ ...

RT Kyle Samani (@KyleSamani)Reflecting on my time in the UAETLDR - I'm very impressedThere are two things that really stand out to me about UAE1) They want to build the future. I love the ambitionBurj KhalifaThe PalmIndoor skiingDeepest pool in the world (epic for diving)Burj Al ArabYas IslandW hotel *inside of the Marina circuit*Fastest rollercoaster in the worldVegetation on the sides of the highways and in the median (wow! attention to detail)etcI grew up in the USA, and man the NIMBYism is so clear in c ...

The Indonesian government has pushed back on Bali’s plan to ban Airbnb rentals https://t.co/RL9vGR9RHt ...

Government Regulation & Social Impact - Australia is implementing measures to restrict children's access to social media in an effort to combat online harm [1] - This initiative is part of a global discussion, with countries like Denmark and Indonesia considering similar actions [1] Global Trend - The move by Australia is being closely monitored internationally [1] - Other governments are aiming to follow Australia's lead in addressing online harm [1]

The UK government will stick with a controversial windfall tax for North Sea oil and gas producers until the end of the decade https://t.co/AAeLWp3U1w ...

People earning over £125,000 ($163,000) would be allowed to apply to settle permanently in the UK after three years, under new fast-track residency rules set to be announced by government. Read more: https://t.co/6X6JVBIPpB📷: Simon Dawson/Bloomberg https://t.co/fQP4ItUxn2 ...

Industry Trend - The Chinese government's subtle language change suggests potential for prolonged coal consumption growth through the end of the decade [1] Energy Consumption - The world's biggest coal user may continue increasing consumption [1]

Core Insights - The prolonged government shutdown in Washington is beginning to impact Wall Street, as federal spending constitutes nearly 25% of U.S. GDP, leading to significant economic ripple effects [1][2] Economic Impact - Employees and contractors are not receiving payments, and essential permits and approvals are halted, causing a decline in business sentiment and affecting companies reliant on government spending [2] Market Performance - The S&P 500 has only decreased by 0.3% since October 1, but there is a growing disparity between sectors, with some outperforming while others lag behind [3][4] - Four sectors—utilities, healthcare, consumer staples, and technology—are outperforming the S&P 500 due to their defensive nature, providing steady dividends and stable revenues [4] Sector Analysis - Six out of eleven large-cap sectors are underperforming compared to the S&P 500 since the shutdown began [5] - The energy sector has seen the most significant decline, with a 3.8% drop overall, and a 6.5% decrease in Exploration and Production sub-industries [6] - Gold prices have risen by 12.6%, while oil prices have fallen by approximately 9% during the shutdown [6] - Occidental Petroleum has experienced a 13.4% decline, losing about $6 billion in market value [7] - The financial sector has also struggled, down 3.1% in October, primarily due to a 6.7% drop in regional banks, driven by rising loan delinquencies among mid- to lower-end borrowers [10]

Social & Cultural Trends - Some in Japan believe women enduring childbirth without pain relief have closer bonds with their children [1] - Tokyo city government is subsidizing epidurals to increase birth rates [1]

Healthcare Policy - Tokyo is introducing subsidies for epidurals [1] - Cost is identified as a barrier to epidural access in Japan [1] - There's a cultural encouragement for women to endure childbirth pain in Japan [1]