I would say again that it depends on the country. In top countries like France and Germany, food prices aren't very regulated but there is a healthy competitiveness in the market, while in countries similar to mine, there is no healthy competition and food prices are extremely expensive, lots of people only work to eat. My country needs regulation on food because expensive food is the reason why people leave the country and migrate to other countries. Sadly, even regulated market will be abused in my country, so I would say that democracy should be achieved first and the mentality of people should be changed for the better and then there will be no need to regulate food prices, everything will settle well.
On paper, democracy is portrayed as a system that advances the interests of the masses. But in practice, especially in developing countries, democracy is a utopia (beautiful political language, but in reality it often serves the interests of the upper classes or groups with economic and political access). The bottom of the pyramid (middle and low-income groups), who are most impacted by rising food prices, often lack consolidated political power. They lack the capital, networks, or representation to exert pressure on the government or the market. Meanwhile, major actors in the food supply chain (importers, large distributors, commodity market players) have far more organized economic interests and the ability to influence policy. If food prices are left entirely to market mechanisms, the group with the strongest bargaining position usually wins. Meanwhile, the common people simply bear the burden of inflation without the power to fight for price stability. This is where the paradox of democracy emerges: everyone has a voice, but not everyone has the same power to shape policy. So, food price regulation is actually a form of correction for structural inequalities within democracy. With government intervention through temporary price controls, food reserves, or direct aid, the state can serve as a balance of interests, especially for the most vulnerable but politically underrepresented groups. Hopefully, in your country, democracy will no longer be mere discourse, but will truly protect groups that have been voiceless. In an immature democracy and an unequal economic structure, food price regulation is not merely an economic policy, but a mechanism to ensure democracy thrives. |
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What I've noticed from the people around me is that they actually can't afford it, because their income is still below, or even far below, the standard.
Yet, they aren't reluctant to take on debt or use PayLater, which has become a major problem in my country.
Paylater features have been abused too much. People are too confident buying anything they want for free and they don’t receive any consequences for it. There would be a time for sure where people will start to get jailed for abusing the system. In my opinion, luxury goods don't kill directly, but the culture of showing off and the social pressures it creates can be a social poison, especially for children who are psychologically and economically immature. My country is in a state of emergency due to online loans, most of which are illegal. I'm also concerned to see the increasing number of children committing crimes, including murdering their parents, extortion, bullying, and even murdering their peers (elementary school children). Luxury goods are often not purchased out of functional necessity, but as a symbol of social status (a marketing strategy of Veblen Goods, where demand increases precisely because of high prices). Children and adolescents who view luxury goods as a social identity begin to judge themselves and others based on what they have, not who they are. Social media distorts consumerism and high living standards as the norm, creating pressure for many to pursue social status instantly. Finally, the phenomenon of consumer pressure becoming the basis for crime, and the expression of social frustration manifested through crime. While my country's traditional culture is collective, upholding the values of family and togetherness, the digital era has given rise to a modern culture of individualism, where personal existence is prioritized over contributing to the community. The culture of flexing on social media contradicts the values of acceptance, mutual cooperation, and simplicity that were once deeply rooted. |
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The Western world has been exploiting the resources of other nations for centuries. Lastly, it was China that handled all the industrial processing. Now the Western world points fingers at China because its CO2 emissions and pollution are unbearable. Too lazy.
I am wondering how Trump's plan to recover some industrial processing power will fit into this rhetoric, but it's a long shot, versus the incredible dynamics of his positions.
Just because one did a bad thing, doesn't justify other doing a bad thing. Western world and their colonization is the reason why they are so rich. If you go back a thousand years ago, the gap between Europe and Asia wasn't as big as this, but now when you look at it, it's bigger, that is because of resources being plundered by them. Should we be okay with another nation doing that? Absolutely not, that's still bad, call for reparations if you want, but not illegal mining. I would say, a simple solution is right there; all of western world rejects ALL Chinese companies from selling in their nations, until they fix their CO2 emissions, suddenly, China will be the cleanest nation in the world to be allowed to sell again. It doesn’t work like that. Firstly, China has to go through exactly the same steps the Western world took. It might be shorter in time and quicker to learn, but they have to go the full route without skipping anything. Secondly, the kind of retaliation you suggest would immediately be broken by some opportunistic player. It’s not a credible mechanism. REE = Rare Earth Element REM = Rare Earth Mineral The essence of business is maximizing profits with minimal capital. This is the application of economic principles, namely optimizing the use of limited resources (capital) to achieve maximum results or profits through effective and efficient management, not just minimal sacrifice. This is achieved by reducing production costs, seeking appropriate market opportunities, and marketing products intelligently. Free markets, as a result of liberalism and democracy, also apply economic principles: increasing market access, encouraging innovation and energy transfer, enriching consumer choices, creating jobs, and increasing foreign exchange. Although there are economic principles within free markets, such as comparative advantage, fair competition, and maximizing profits and minimizing losses, many countries perceive them differently (exploitation, new forms of colonialism, hegemony). The problem, however, is simply a different starting point. Because developed countries build their systems and developing countries follow suit, developing countries have no option but to change the established system. Since 1840, China has experienced repeated military invasions by imperialist powers, and each war ended in defeat. However, the war against Japanese aggression united the nation for the first time and ended in total victory, restoring China's self-confidence. This victory marked the beginning of the Chinese people's journey towards independence, prosperity, and progress. China subsequently became a founding member of the United Nations (UN) and a permanent member of the Security Council, marking the first time in modern history that China participated in shaping the international order as a great power. China's role in fighting Japan and being a key ally of the United States in the Pacific War/World War II has been largely forgotten. The memory of the war taught a bitter lesson: that underdevelopment made China vulnerable to attack, which drove China to accelerate scientific and technological innovation. Simply put, the industrial era can be seen in America, Europe, and China. The time interval is easier to understand. Furthermore, the complexity of post-war national development is very complex, based on priorities and limitations. For REE itself, Deng Xiaoping made it a national asset and then utilized geological and cost advantages to support domestic industrialization with a pragmatic, non-militant approach, focusing on building domestic processing capacity by preparing a large production base and processing chain. Meanwhile, Xi Jing Ping made REE a geopolitical instrument and strategic value chain: consolidation, export control/export-regime, foreign investment to secure supply & move processing capacity and technology to the BRI corridor. China also uses processing technology assistance to bind regional partners, with coverage of Africa (mine consolidation & concessions), Southeast Asia (investment and processing facilities), Eurasia/Central Asia (sources & transit), and Oceania/Latin America (strategic mines). |
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The fed has a dual mandate. Job market is at historical high. Unemployment is at a level consistent with full employment. Wage are growing, slower, but growing.
Inflation is still above target, with a potential effect from tariffs that has still to materialise, given the most increase comes from services and housing markets.
The risk is to cut to soon, and when tariffs come into play, being forced to raise rates too violently.
Got your point. The key is for the Fed to maintain its traditional independence. This means working and making decisions based on data, not political pressure. Under current conditions, the most appropriate policy, in my opinion, is to hold interest rates longer, while waiting for evidence that inflation is truly approaching the target, rather than bowing to Trump's political pressure. Because the labor market is healthy, inflation remains above target, with the added risk of import tariffs. Therefore, urgent interest rate cuts are counterproductive and could trigger inflation, weaken the Fed's credibility, and ultimately lead to more drastic interest rate hikes in the future. Trump's policy is a short-term political calculation, but it has the potential to cause medium-term macroeconomic instability, as global investors are always watching to see whether the Fed is independent or merely a political tool for Trump. So, going forward, let's see whether the classic recipe for inflation—high fiscal deficits + import tariffs + interest rate cuts—is realized, or whether energy stability, successful trade negotiations, and technological productivity will suppress prices. |
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World is always full of opportunities and sources, but sadly things have never been in balance due to personal ego and many other factors that are always present corruption it's nothing new, but the fight for control can also be hurtful and create conflicts.
If a country lacks sufficient sources it needs to work on creating them because if they fail they will face problems that can threaten their freedom many examples of countries have done development and now enjoy some success, but many issues remain unaddressed due to domestic problems.
A country wants to live with authority they must always work hard and achieve their goals because they love their freedom and respect for it.
The most fundamental factors recurring in many countries are extractive institutions: weak state capacity, selective laws, and oligarchies born of a history of exploitation (colonialism, slavery, war, land grabbing), which are then maintained by socio-economic inequality. Although economic problems arise from many interconnected factors and create a perpetual cycle of poverty, I believe there is a priority order that must be considered to untangle the knot of economic problems: 1. Guaranteeing basic security/minimizing criminal violence. This allows social and economic activities to proceed. 2. Legal certainty, a capable state, and pro-public regulations. 3. Special attention to nutrition and public health so that the economic impact is quickly felt, especially by future generations. 4. STEM-based basic education, ensuring students truly learn, not just attend school. These four main pillars shift incentives, establish productive work norms, and pave the way for economic diversification. After that, downstreaming and new technologies are truly effective. |
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It's kinda disappointing how Victor osimhen is being treated in Europe, like I don't really think they are giving that guy the exact credit he deserves, Victor osimhen is one of the most dangerous striker in a game of soccer as it stands but English Media is really ready to give him that hype, Truth be told if it was to be any European player that is at this top level as Victor osimhen he's name would be every where on the media, he's market value will be something out of imagining, this striker Victor that Arsenal got £80+ is no match for Victor osimhen but because he's Europe every team was around him, then osimhen on the other hand rejecting a mega deal from Saudi to play at the top level but none seems to see that.
I have the same thoughts. Despite the difficult situation Osimhen faces due to his feud with Napoli, there's no denying that Osimhen is still one of the best strikers around. But strangely, not many big teams are interested in signing him, even though Napoli no longer has a sky-high price tag on him. I think Osimhen is no less good than Gyokeres or even Benjamin Sesko, where he still has a sharp goal-scoring instinct, and he is also a clinical striker who has a strong mentality. Besides, Osimhen can likely be signed for less than Sesko and Gyokeres, and if he gets the chance to play in the Premier League, I think he will be a reliable goalscorer there. |
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Real Madrid and Barcelona will continue to be the dominating club in La Liga next season. It's definitely been a lengthy day to watch how these clubs have been performing, how they've coming back stronger. Watched the performance of Barcelona, they seem more promising because they've claimed the position of been one of the highest level club in Spain, they surpassed all oppositions and moving to be reigning Champions. Real Madrid can only make attempts for improvements but they can be consistent.
Barcelona seem promising in the next season, because they were the champion last season, even I can’t use that as a reason to say they will do the same thing next season, but the thing is that Barcelona already has good players and the coach is really a experience one. While Real Madrid on the other hand have changed their coach which is Xabi Alonso, so this make me think things will become new to Real Madrid, because of the new strategy that the coach will be introducing to them. so I’m thinking this may take time before they adapt to it which will delay their progress in the competition. Barcelona hasn't changed much, so I think they will definitely be more solid because their squad is still the same, and they definitely have more trust in each other. While Real Madrid has done a lot of preparation, and they have been very active in the transfer window. So it's not just a new coach and strategy, but they will also need to adapt as many new faces are coming. If we look at Madrid's performance in the FIFA Club World Cup, I don't think they will close their wallets anytime soon. Their back line is still inconsistent, and I think they still need another strong central defender because when Huijsen can't play, the duet of Rudiger and Raul Asencio is very worrying. |
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It is very normal and okay to believe that PSG will win the trophy because so far their performance has made it okay to agree to that assumption. For PSG this is a very critical one for them to achieve and they will stop at nothing to achieve it so I don't expect they will perform any lesser than expected of them but they hopefully do not take Chelsea for granted so they don't get surprised in the end.
Yeah, despite the fact that most of us do much believes that PSG will win the final against Chelsea on Sunday, I'm still keeping my fingers crossed because I know this is a game of football and anything can happen. But if we are to follow the way things are, PSG will come out victorious but the good thing is that, we won't be seeing that kind of score line we saw in the Champions League finals Vs Inter Milan. I don't think Chelsea will and can be reduced to that. This is the first time Chelsea will face a big team in this tournament, and I think that will put a lot of pressure on them, apart from the atmosphere of the final itself. So PSG is clearly better in this regard as they have better morals and mentality than Chelsea. If Chelsea tends to choose to play defensive football, then even though their chances cannot be better than PSG's, but it will not be easy for PSG to find the net. However, if Chelsea is brave enough to play an open game, then it will make everything easy for PSG to get their win, because even though Chelsea's attack line has improved, but their back line has not, and playing aggressively will make them even more vulnerable. |
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Everything seemed to be going as planned but Sporting are just too adamant about the fee and have made the deal too complicated and stalling until now. I just hope this deal doesn’t collapse because Gyökeres himself has already being making sacrifices to see the deal through but Sporting are still reluctant to see it happen. Honestly I am running out of patience with this deal I can’t wait for it to be done so we can move to other deals.
If Arsenal can wrap up that deal for Noni Madueke in a flash, then worrying is a dump way to go about this. It will be done possibly next week. Mikel Arteta wants his weapons ready before the preseason and tour games. The first fixture of the season against Manchester United will be hotter than hell. It's just a little figure off whatever Sporting wanted. In my head, this is a done deal already, He is a gunner. Sporting Lisbon made things difficult for Gyokeres. Initially, he wasn't valued that highly, but with two major clubs showing strong interest in signing him, Sporting was determined to capitalize on the opportunity to secure even more profit. So it is quite reasonable why Gyokeres was furious and reluctant to return to the training ground, and it seems that his heart is only given to Arsenal for the moment. It is unimaginable if the deal fails to materialize, but professionally, he has to complete his contract, and although reluctant, he had to return to play with Sporting or other options, he can only hope that Man United still have an interest in him. |
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If they keep holding Victor Osimhen and he becomes a free agent, the club will lose lots of money. I am suspecting that Aurelio De Laurentiis is willing to lose money because he wants a bigger offer or wants to teach Victor some lessons. We have seen clubs blocking players from leaving because they had issues with them. Napoli should know that the Nigerian is not willing to move to the Saudi Professional League. It is not easy for a player to stay inactive for a whole season because it might affect their performance. But it seems it might be the case or Osimhen might have to go on loan for another season.
" When the sugar is gone, the cane is thrown away ". That is the right term to describe the situation Osimhen is currently facing. His team doesn't want to pay him anymore, but it's not easy for him to just find a new club, as Napoli has set a high price tag, so not many big European teams are interested because of that. It seems that Galatasaray is the only team that has made an offer, but Napoli still doesn't seem to have accepted it because the fee is not according to their wishes. Osimhen could indeed be loaned out for another season, but that would be a loss for Napoli as Osimhen would be able to leave on a free transfer after that. |
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The main issue with Chelsea is their defense, the gaps are just numerous, and they lack much coordination therein. Most of them are slow and would definitely not be a match to the ever fast and swift PSG attackers. Chelsea's attack has received a good boost of J. Pedro and Delap so I presume they would keep the PSG defense busy in the match. Chelsea can only survive in that match if their defensive midfield is very fast to fall back as soon as they are beaten upfront because the defenders alone cannot bear the pressure of the PSG attackers.
IMO, the only place PSG would punish Chelsea is by outsmarting their defenders, they did it a lot to Real Madrid and they would be prepared to even do more to Chelsea. Maybe after this match, Chelsea would see the need to boost their defense. Ever since T. Silva left, Chelsea is yet to find a good replacement. I was thinking they would sign a good center back in the transfer window, but they didn't.
PSG remains the favorite in the final because they not only have an impressive performance, but they also have a very good mentality at the moment. Luis Enrique is a really good coach. He made a huge change, and he not only made PSG a team with a winning mentality, but also made PSG no longer wasteful like before. In football, anything can happen and that's why Chelsea still has a chance, but if PSG play like before, but if PSG plays like before then it's very likely that Chelsea will lose in the final. Chelsea's back line will be overwhelmed, and it seems like it's only a matter of time before they concede. |
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When will Osimhen's contract with Napoli expire? IIRC it should be in 2026? So he has around 2 years left on his contract. I wonder if the plan for other teams is to let the contract run down and hire him on a free transfer, probably with lower wages too. 2 years later, he will be 28/29, not that young anymore, so a club probably has bigger leverage at the negotiation table. If he managed to prove that he can score a lot of goals regardless of the club he plays for, maybe he will still negotiate for a somewhat higher salary. If that does happen, I wonder if Napoli will regret their decision or not. CMIIW.
Nah, it's not 2 years left but just a year as you said it's 2026. If they refuse to sell him now then he will be free in the summer of 2026. Some persons claim that Napoli wants to sell Osimhen to a Saudi based club where they could get more money from his sale, as we all know, those guys are good at splashing lots of money on players but Osimhen doesn't want that move but prefers to still stay within Europe. I think I agree with what that rumour said because he has clearly rejected all offers coming from the Saudi club. Napoli is really too much. I wonder how far they will go to make Osimhen suffer, as they don't want to sell Osimhen at a low price, but they didn't even pay his salary while he was on loan. So it does seem that there are indications that Napoli is really waiting for offers Saudi Pro League. It's like a tug of war. If Napoli loses their momentum, then they risks losing Osimhen for free. But what is no less interesting is whether Osimhen still has enough patience to wait until his contract ends. |
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Napoli could make such a move if the deal with Galatasaray falls through but I don't think Liverpool are too interested in Osimhen because if they really wanted him, they would have negotiated a player exchange with Nunez and Napoli would also benefit by getting Nunez + additional money from Liverpool, or maybe Liverpool want to wait for Osimhen to become a free agent, I don't know, I think Osimhen situation is quite complicated because he is having difficulty leaving Napoli until the current summer transfer window.
Basically Galatasaray would convince Liverpool instead of Napoli  Like not even pay Napoli, just pay Liverpool, and get Nunez to Napoli and Osimhen to themselves that way lol. Because we all know, whatever Galatasaray pays, will go to Nunez probably, maybe a bit more money could be left. Last I saw from twitter, it's 5 year deal for 75 million, which would be 15 million a year, not a lot of money at all, definitely could be paid by Galatasaray considering it is not 75 million suddenly, just 15 upfront, and next 15 is next year, so it's fine. With that kind of payment deal, they can get him. Also, Liverpool could end up doing this fine as well, doesn't feel like it would be that bad, both of the situation a lot better for all three teams. Liverpool do not seem to be interested in Osimhen, which is why they never mentioned him even when they negotiate the potential transfer of Darwin Nunez to Napoli, Liverpool have not linked Osimhen with the negotiations. The striker targeted by Liverpool is Alexander Isak, and perhaps Liverpool need to wait first until Darwin Nunez is sold because signing Isak will require a high amount of money. Frankly, I'm a bit surprised why not many European teams are interested in Osimhen, though he is a good striker and I don't think Osimhen's fee is as high as it used to be. If no rivals are equally interested in Osimhen, it is likely that Galatasaray will get him. |
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With what am seeing, chlease will do great next season,.it is already surfacing, I think you're very right that the guys has really improved a lot, I can those times, at a time I decided that I won't waste my time watching them play, it was as if they weren't training, the bad result was something else, at a time I was even surprised to see them try to occupy the position they ended last season with and also lifting the conference league title, I wasn't easy, here they are making there fans proud, my question how are now going to scale through the world club cup finals, now that we are now in the finals toeet with PSG, although theres one thing I love Chelsea for, we aren't afraid of any team, PSG on the other hand knows that it is not going to be a work over for them.
I agree that Chelsea has improved compared to how they were in previous seasons, but I also have to say that they've not been impressive, especially in the CWC. What I have seen from Chelsea is glimpses of a good team, but they have not been able to maintain that level for the period of the match. There is still a lot to improve on because if they hope to be among the elite next season and aim to win the league, they will need to be better than this and be consistent doing it. They will be tested when they face PSG, because so far in the tournament, they've not faced a top European team. I am not writing Chelsea off, but PSG is a better team than they are and if they find a way to win, that will make a lot of statement and increase their confidence level going into the next season. Chelsea did perform quite well in the FIFA Club World Cup, and their striker Joao Pedro doesn't seem to need much time to integrate into the team, where he has been impressive and has already scored 2 goals. But that cannot be used as a sign that they will be successful in the Premier League next season because they haven't really faced any big teams so far and playing against PSG will really be a real test. Apart from that, it's not only Chelsea who are making preparations, but Arsenal, Man City and Liverpool are also very serious about making improvements, and I think those are the teams that will be the obstacles for Chelsea. |
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The match between PSG and Real Madrid later ended 4:0 with Real Madrid not been able to give a reply to the goals they conceded. Last season it was just Barcelona that were extending such humiliating scoreline to Madrid, and now in the FIFA club world cup, PSG have repeated it. I think Real Madrid is gradually declining in their strength against big teams like them and if they don't act fast in rebuilding the team they might not survive next season in their domestic league.
It's not official the CWC final is going to be between Chelsea vs PSG. What's now in for Chelsea? After watching how PSG has been demolishing all the big boys in this tournament.
Yes, you are right, Real Madrid really need to rebuild their team. Because we all saw the match between PSG and Real Madrid. Real Madrid could not do much against PSG. It seems to us that PSG was playing with a smaller team. They may be playing with a team that is not comparable to PSG. We all had a lot of speculation about this match between PSG and Real Madrid. Many thought that PSG might lose to Real Madrid again and Real Madrid would win and overcome their bad times. It would be good for Real Madrid to rebuild their team very soon. This was indeed a humiliating defeat, but at the same time, it was also an opportunity for Xabi Alonso to really find out how good or bad they are, therefore Xabi Alonso can make a serious evaluation and prepare whatever is needed to face the new season. New coach and new strategy, which of course needs time for adaptation and continuous evaluation. Real Madrid still has problems in their back line, and reportedly they are finalizing negotiations for Carrera's transfer, which might improve their back line problem. But I don't think it will be enough, and it seems they really need to sign a mature world class defender (like Saliba, Bastoni ,or Ibrahima Konate). |
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