President Yoon criticizes article about '25 billion won profit from Bundang apartment': 'What does a dog's eyes see?'
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol rebuked a media report accusing him of profiting 2.5 billion won from a real estate transaction, arguing that it unfairly portrays him as a speculative investor.
[Editorial] President Lee says "Selling even a single speculative house is advantageous"; the 'one good house' phenomenon needs to be normalized this time
President Lee Jae-myung announced plans for tax reforms targeting high-value single homeowners and reiterated a crackdown on multiple homeowners to address soaring real estate prices in Seoul.
Han Byeong-do: "We will establish full measures to prevent speculative forces from gaining a foothold in rural areas"
Democratic Party leader Han Byeong-do announced plans to implement measures in collaboration with the government to prevent real estate speculation in rural Korea, particularly regarding agricultural land that is not being farmed.
Christiane Torloni reacts to memes as a participant of BBB 26 and says she decided to profit from the joke
Actress Christiane Torloni has gained popularity on social media following her inclusion in speculative lists of participants for BBB 26, using the ensuing memes for advertising campaigns.
President Yoon: 'Is ordering the sale of farmland communist? Is Lee Seung-man, who established 'land for those who farm it' also a communist?','summary_en':'President Yoon emphasized that the order for farmland sales is a legal measure to combat speculative land transactions, dismissing critics who likened it to communist policies.','summary_long_en':'President Yoon Sook-yeol of South Korea has defended his administration’s directive to order the sale of farmland, clarifying that the measure is intended to prevent speculative transactions in agricultural land. During a recent cabinet meeting, he specified that the government is not targeting inherited farmland or land that is intentionally left unused due to the owner's age or other circumstances. Instead, he indicated that the focus is on instances where individuals acquire farmland under the guise of farming plans but fail to utilize the land for agricultural purposes thereafter. Yoon reiterated the constitutional principle of
President Yoon emphasized that the order for farmland sales is a legal measure to combat speculative land transactions, dismissing critics who likened it to communist policies.
Coface: What is Driving the Rise in Tin Prices
A recent analysis by Coface highlights the factors contributing to the rising prices of non-ferrous metals, particularly tin, driven by increased demand from data-based technologies and speculative pressures.
The Catalan PP announces a challenge to the Constitutional Court against the limitation of speculative housing purchases agreed between Illa and the commoners
The Catalan PP plans to challenge the proposed law limiting speculative housing purchases in Catalonia, claiming it attacks private property rights.
Why now is the time for Canadians to visit Greenland
The article discusses the cultural connections and the current geopolitical significance of visiting Greenland for Canadians amidst speculative discussions about its status.
Keys of the agreement to limit home purchases in Catalonia: who it affects and how
The Catalonian government has reached an agreement to restrict speculative home purchases in high-demand areas, primarily targeting large property owners while allowing some exceptions for small landlords.
Economic Newsfilter: The Damaged Druzhba Pipeline Fully Exposed the Speculative Game of Slovnaft and Fico
The article discusses the ongoing impact of the damaged Druzhba pipeline on Slovakia's reliance on Russian oil and the political ramifications involving Prime Minister Robert Fico's statements.
The Government supports the Comuns' plan to stop speculative property purchases
The Catalan government is backing the Comuns' initiative to temporarily ban speculative property sales to alleviate housing access issues.
The Catalan Government wants to limit speculative housing purchases through urban planning law
The Catalan Government is committed to limiting speculative housing purchases through proposed changes to urban planning legislation.
The expert reports from the government support limiting speculative housing purchases in Catalonia
Expert reports commissioned by the Catalan government support the temporary limitation of speculative housing purchases in areas of high demand.
President Yoon aims at real estate sentiment ahead of the Lunar New Year: 'No more benefits for speculative multi-homeowners'
President Yoon Seok-yeol is preparing to limit financial benefits for homeowners with multiple properties as he addresses public concern over real estate speculation ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays.
Bitcoin: Whales Buy Again – And Some See the 'End of the Speculative Era'
Bitcoin is witnessing renewed interest from major investors, known as 'whales', who have accumulated approximately 53,000 coins recently, marking the largest buildup since November.
The Mysterious Neutrino Hit Earth. Scientists Talk About a Black Hole
Scientists have detected an unprecedentedly high-energy neutrino that could reshape our understanding of particle physics and dark matter, although the context remains speculative without direct evidence.
Police warn against 'false hope' as bones identified as 'non-human'
Police have identified bones found during a search for two missing girls as non-human, urging caution against speculative media reporting.
Fiction Politics: a Bolivarian spy
The article discusses a fictional narrative involving a Bolivarian spy, weaving political themes with speculative elements.
Crash in Bitcoin despite Trump's support. One trillion dollars vanished from the market
The price of Bitcoin has dropped to its lowest level in 16 months, with the cryptocurrency market losing over a trillion dollars, raising concerns about the impact of Donald Trump's actions on this decline and the future of Bitcoin as a speculative asset.
Gold between euphoria and correction: A week that tested investors' nerves
Last week saw a strong upward momentum for gold, breaking the $5,500 per ounce level and achieving nearly a 6% increase in a single day, driven by heightened demand for safe havens, central bank purchases, and accumulated speculative positions.
Inevitable Property Tax Surgery, Before It's Too Late [Je Jeong-im's Beacon]
The article discusses President Lee Jae-myung's contradictory statements on property taxation and the enduring issue of speculative real estate in South Korea amid calls for more effective measures.
"Death Spiral" - the threatening warning from "Big Short" legend Michael Burry
Legendary investor Michael Burry warns that Bitcoin is in a deep crisis, revealing it as a speculative asset without protective function, which could lead to consequences affecting even large companies.
Messi to Newell's in 2027?: the dream of the management, the long-term plan, and the real chances of the national team captain playing in Argentine football
The article explores the speculative possibility of Lionel Messi playing for Newell's Old Boys in 2027, driven by the club's management dreams and public statements, although it acknowledges the impracticality of the idea.
The Government renounces updating the coefficients of capital gains on real estate sales and inheritances
The Government has decided not to update the coefficients for municipal capital gains taxes on real estate sales and inheritances for 2026, reversing previous plans to penalize speculative real estate operations.
Domestic gold futures price rebounds sharply after a record drop
After a record drop on the 2nd, domestic gold futures in Japan experienced a significant rise on the 3rd, fueled by buyback activities amid speculative trading dynamics, according to market participants.
How a wealth machine collapses – without noise
The article discusses the transformation of the Dutch tulip market in the 17th century from a focus on gardening to a speculative wealth machine, highlighting the speculative nature and the promise of profit in the tulip trade.
Danby Choi calls the interview 'moral bullying'. It is dishonest.
Danby Choi criticizes a recent interview and the coverage of Eurovision's Ylvis brothers' boycott, labeling it as speculative and lacking critical cultural journalistic standards.
The nomination to the Fed punctures the gold fever, which falls by up to 20% in two days
The nomination of Kevin Warsh to the Fed has led to a significant drop in gold prices, experiencing a 20% decline over two days following speculative trading.
A particularly brutal culling: after a slaughter in 2025, one in two crypto-assets has ceased activity
Over half of the crypto-assets launched in recent years are no longer active, highlighting weaknesses in a highly speculative market.
Damien, 29: "Making a fortune in crypto has allowed me to measure the importance of the real economy and the value of work"
Damien, a 29-year-old entrepreneur, shares his journey from speculative crypto trading to understanding the significance of the real economy and work ethics through his experiences.
We must end speculative buying and extend leases to defend the right to housing
The progressive government emphasizes the need to combat inequality by addressing speculative property buying and extending rental agreements to safeguard housing rights.
Rare earths, military bases, inhabitants: how much would Greenland really cost Donald Trump?
The speculative cost of Greenland to Donald Trump ranges from tens to several trillions of euros, with a proposed 'assisted secession' project under study.
Could Trump kidnap Pedro Sánchez?
The article discusses the speculative notion that Donald Trump could orchestrate the kidnapping of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez amid escalating tensions and narratives from far-right media regarding Sánchez's alleged complicity with Maduro.
The housing crisis | Doubts about the 'Amsterdam model' to combat the rising cost of housing
Catalonia's government is facing a controversial debate over its project to limit speculative housing sales in response to the escalating housing crisis.
The Government studies controlling speculative housing purchases with new taxation and the condition that it is for living
The Generalitat plans to implement new taxation regulations to regulate speculative housing purchases with the aim of ensuring they are for residential use, and expects to present a proposal in the coming weeks.
Daron Acemoglu: "AI is trapped in an excess of expectations; we could be facing a speculative bubble"
Daron Acemoglu discusses the current overexpectation surrounding AI technology, suggesting it may lead to a speculative bubble rather than true advancements.
Technology on Trial: The Great Test for Artificial Intelligence
As AI companies Open AI and Anthropic prepare for potential IPOs, the true viability of artificial intelligence as a business is questioned amidst concerns of a speculative bubble.
Digital Future: Does Public Opinion Deteriorate into a Speculative Object?
The article discusses the trend of media making speculative predictions about the future as the year ends, questioning whether public opinion is becoming a mere object of speculation.
Is the Crazy Growth of the AI Industry a Speculative Bubble? There are Good Reasons to be Afraid
The article discusses the ongoing debate about whether the rapid expansion of the AI industry is a speculative bubble, highlighting that 95% of planned AI products are expected to fail commercially, as analyzed by economist Dr. Tomasz Makarewicz.