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Fresh commentary is examining how inflation continues to shape central bank interest rate decisions and, in turn, stock market performance. Investors are weighing how persistent price pressures could keep rates higher for longer, with implications for equities, borrowing costs and portfolio positioning across global markets.
- 2German parties accused of copying AfD playbook●Wann bemerken eigentlich die Parteien, die glauben mit Übernahme von AfD-Programm diese bekämpfen zu können, dass die Af
A German-language comment argues that mainstream parties wrongly believe they can beat the AfD by adopting its policies. The criticism is that the AfD inflates manufactured rather than real problems, and that by copying its agenda, other parties divert attention away from genuine major issues and strengthen the party instead. The post is drawing engagement in discussions about German immigration politics and party strategy.
- 328% of job postings stay open over 90 days●28% of job postings on company career sites have been open over 90 days
A new analysis finds that 28% of job postings on company career sites have remained open for more than 90 days, raising fresh concerns about so-called ghost jobs — listings companies leave up despite no intention to fill them soon. Commenters argue the figure reflects employers keeping talent pipelines warm, inflating apparent growth, or simply neglecting stale listings, and say it makes job hunting harder and more demoralising for applicants.
- 4Cancelled bookings still count as sales in IAB Europe travel ad draft●Cancelled bookings still count as sales in IAB Europe's travel ad draft
A draft from IAB Europe on travel advertising measurement would count cancelled bookings as sales, meaning advertisers could be billed for conversions that never resulted in travel. Critics in the digital advertising industry argue the approach inflates reported performance and shifts costs onto brands, sparking debate over how travel conversions should be measured and attributed.