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환경 용어 – 0307 중국과 인도, 재생 에너지 목표에도 불구하고 석탄 수요 유지 Article: China and India to Sustain Coal Demand Despite Renewable Goals China and India as major global consumers of coal are poised to maintain their reliance on the fossil fuel despite ambitious renewable energy targets. Both nations, while striving for economic … Read more
0306 레딧 상장: 3월 IPO 계획 – Reddit Plans IPO in March Reddit plans IPO in March testing investor appetite. Social media giant Reddit is gearing up for its initial public offering IPO in March, a move it has contemplated for over three years. Founded in 2005, Reddit is known for its niche discussion … Read more
0305 딩크족의 부상과 재정적 시사점 The Rise of the “DINK” Lifestyle and Its Financial Implications A notable shift in household configurations is taking place with an increasing number of couples choosing a “Dual Income No Kids,” DINK lifestyle. 43 percent of unmarried American adults express a desire to get married in the future but … Read more
0304 2024년 항공료 인상? Will Airfares Remain High in 2024? Will Airfares Remain High in 2024? Here’s what experts say. The airline industry which witnessed a remarkable recovery from the pandemic’s depth is poised for stabilization in 2024. Reports indicate that the years of dramatic year-on-year growth seen in 2021 to 2023 are coming … Read more
애플 vs 삼성, 글로벌 스마트폰 시장에서 삼성 추월 Apple Surpasses Samsung in Global Smartphone Market. In a major shift in the global smartphone market, Apple has dethroned Samsung becoming the leading smartphone manufacturer for the first time in over a decade. Apple’s market share exceeded a fifth of total phone shipments last year, surpassing … Read more
The Challenge of Living Paycheck to Paycheck: 월급쟁이 생활의 어려움 Despite earning over 100,000 dollars annually, more than half of Americans in this income bracket still live paycheck to paycheck. This trend prevalent among 60 percent of the population is attributed to a phenomenon known as lifestyle inflation. As incomes rise people often increase their … Read more
Happy Wife Happy Life – 아내가 행복해야 인생이 행복하다 Warm-up Do men let their wives win when playing games? A study shows that it is likely that men employ the “happy wife happy life” strategy when competing with their spouse. 남자들은 게임을 할 때 아내가 이기도록 할까요? 한 연구에 따르면, 남자들은 배우자와 경쟁할 때 … Read more
0226 스트레스 해소 음식이 스트레스 해소와 심장 건강에 미치는 영향 – Impact of Comfort Eating on Stress Recovery and Heart Health. Comfort eating particularly indulging in fatty and unhealthy foods during stressful periods can hinder the body’s ability to recover from stress. This habit common among those under pressure, negatively impacts vascular function and blood … Read more
국제 정세 불안 속에 금값 상승 – Rising Gold Prices amid Global Turmoil Part 1 Rising Gold Prices amid Global Turmoil Gold prices have soared to a record high surpassing 2,100 dollars per ounce driven by the demand for safe haven assets amidst global unrest. The Israel-Hamas conflict has particularly boosted this demand. Analysts predict … Read more
Doom Spending 뜻 – 흥청망청, 과소비 영어로 Key Expression: Doom spending Doom spending: 신조어. 과도한 성향의 소비 성향. 분수에 맞지 않는 것을 힘들게 계속 하는 구매. 충동 소비, 파멸적 소비, 자포자기형 소비, ‘에라 모르겠다형’ 소비, 흥청망청 소비 Chat GPT: “Doom spending” refers to excessive and indiscriminate spending behavior triggered by negative and anxious emotions or … Read more