marcusantoniu26 in #hive-184554 • last yearConcepts in Astronomy #46. The Heliacal Rising of Sirius in Mid MichiganThe heliacal rising of the star Sirius (The Dog star) occurs the day when the star first becomes visible above the eastern horizon at dawn, just before the sunrise. The premarcusantoniu26 in #hive-148441 • last yearNiger Crisis: August 24, 2023. Algeria is Mediating with ECOWAS Countries to Avoid WarAlgeria opposes an armed solution to the problem created by the coup in Niger. It has started a process of mediation for which itmarcusantoniu26 in #hive-167922 • last yearNews: August 23, 2023. BRICS Meeting has Started. Membership May ExpandBRICS member countries Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa have started their meeting. In the meeting, rules for the inclusion of new members will be discussed and…marcusantoniu26 in #hive-167922 • 2 years agoConcept and Opinion: March 1, 2023. How can Tariffs Protect an Economy?Tariffs are taxes imposed by a government on imports of goods and services. These taxes can be used to protect the economy of a country from cheap prices from products from…marcusantoniu26 in #hive-167922 • 2 years agoNews and Opinion: February 28, 2023. The 12-Month Home Price Index Increased 5.76% With Respect to Last Year in December 2022The 12-month National home price index increased again in the United States. According to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index, the 12-month increase in…marcusantoniu26 in #hive-167922 • 2 years agoOpinion: February 27, 2023. Reasons Why Organic Food is More Expensive Than Regular FoodEating organic food has become increasingly popular in recent years, as consumers become more concerned about the impact of conventional farming practices on the environment and…marcusantoniu26 in #hive-167922 • 2 years agoOpinion: February 26,2023. The Risks of DeflationDeflation is a persistent and prolonged decline in the overall price level of goods and services in an economy. It is the opposite of inflation, which is a persistent rise in the…marcusantoniu26 in #hive-167922 • 2 years agoConcept and Opinion: February 25, 2023. Have we Reached Peak Oil?Peak oil is the point in time when the global production of oil reaches its maximum point and begins to decline. It is a hotly debated topic in the energy industry, with some…marcusantoniu26 in #hive-167922 • 2 years agoConcept: February 24, 2023. What is the Gold Standard?The gold standard is a monetary system in which the value of a country's currency is directly linked to the value of gold. Under the gold standard, each unit of currency is…marcusantoniu26 in #hive-167922 • 2 years agoConcept: February 23, 2023. An Explanation of LitecoinLitecoin (LTC) is a decentralized, open-source digital currency that was created in 2011 by Charlie Lee, a former Google engineer. It was designed to complement Bitcoin by…marcusantoniu26 in #hive-167922 • 2 years agoConcept: February 22, 2023. Inflation Helps Reduce the National DebtInflation is a sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over time. It is often measured by an inflation rate, which is the percentage…marcusantoniu26 in #hive-167922 • 2 years agoHistory: February 21, 2023. The Oil Crisis of 1973The oil crisis of 1973 was a major global event that had a profound impact on the world economy and international relations. It began in October 1973, when a coalition of Arab…marcusantoniu26 in #hive-167922 • 2 years agoConcept and Opinion: February 20, 2023. The US Dollar as a World Reserve CurrencyA world reserve currency is a currency that is widely accepted and held in significant quantities by governments and institutions around the world to facilitate global trade and…marcusantoniu26 in #hive-167922 • 2 years agoOpinion: February 19, 2023. Using Gold and Silver to Fight CBDC'sThe use of gold and silver to fight CBDCs (Central Bank Digital Currencies) involves diversifying one's investment portfolio to include precious metals as a hedge against…marcusantoniu26 in #hive-167922 • 2 years agoConcept: February 18, 2023. The Cardano Blockchain NetworkCardano is a decentralized blockchain network that was founded in 2015 by Charles Hoskinson, a co-founder of Ethereum. It aims to provide a more secure, scalable and sustainable…marcusantoniu26 in #hive-167922 • 2 years agoConcept: February 17, 2023. Explanation of the Concept of BondsBonds are a type of debt instrument issued by organizations, such as corporations and governments, to raise capital. Essentially, a bond represents a loan made by an investor to…marcusantoniu26 in #hive-167922 • 2 years agoNews and Opinion: February 16, 2023. Household Debt at 16.9 Trillion US DollarsThe total household debt grew 2.4% in the last quarter of 2022 to 16.9 trillion US$. Mortgages. They stand now at 11.92 trillion US$ Home equity lines of credit (HELOC).…marcusantoniu26 in #hive-167922 • 2 years agoOpinion: February 15, 2023. Why is Bitcoin Mining so Energy Intensive?Bitcoin mining is a process that involves the use of high-powered computers to solve complex mathematical problems that verify transactions on the Bitcoin network. As the network…marcusantoniu26 in #hive-167922 • 2 years agoNews and Opinion: February 14, 2023. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 6.4% in the US in the last 12 monthsThe Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 6.4% in the US between February 1 2022 and January 31 2023 (12 months) as this [publication of the Bureau of Labor Statistics](marcusantoniu26 in #hive-167922 • 2 years agoConcept and Opinion: February 13, 2023. What is the Size of the World Oil Reserve?Oil reserves refer to the amount of oil that can be economically extracted and produced from known oil fields and deposits. The amount of oil reserves is constantly changing as…
