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The Australian Dollar advances after the release of domestic trade balance data on Thursday.Australia’s Trade Surplus widened to 5,365 million MoM in June, against the expected 3,250 million.Trump warned that he may impose additional tariffs on China over its purchases of Russian Oil.The Australian Dollar (AUD) edges higher against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, following a 0.5% gain in the previous session. The AUD/USD pair gains ground following the release of trade balance data.The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported that Australia’s Trade Surplus increased to 5,365 million month-over-month in June, surpassing the expected 3,250 million and the previous…
Many freelancers are now thriving by offering emotional nuance which AI consistently fails to deliverVisual content creation roles are rising as personal style outperforms algorithmic predictabilityThe backlash against AI slop is pushing businesses to revalue human creativity and depthWhile generative AI tools continue to dominate headlines and reshape workflows, demand for creative freelancers appears to be growing, not shrinking.Figures from the Freelancer Fast 50 Global Jobs Index found in Q2 2025, job postings for writers, designers, and video editors are climbing steadily – even as roles in machine learning, blockchain, and other AI-adjacent fields show marked declines.The shifts suggest businesses…
Last month, President Trump took the trade world by surprise yet again by announcing a 50% tariff on imports of copper. The imports covered by the tariff were worth $15 billion last year, per Bloomberg. There are exemptions, but not many. The point of the tariffs is to bring copper processing back home. The problem: it may be a bit too late for that.The U.S. president has made no secret of how he feels about the massive outsourcing of manufacturing to Asia, and more specifically, China. Trump recently urged Apple’s chief executive, Tim Cook, to move the company’s manufacturing operations…
MassLive is looking to supplement its high school football coverage in Eastern Massachusetts by adding talented and driven freelance sportswriters to report on games throughout the region.This is the perfect opportunity for local college students looking to get started in sports journalism or for writers looking to cover sports in their spare time. We’re looking for writers who can thrive on a tight deadline, keep accurate stats and write both clearly and objectively.Applicants should have availability on Thursday and Friday nights and Saturday throughout the day. Some local travel is required.To apply, please send a resume to sports@masslive.com. Writing samples…
In a recent interview, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary declared that Medicare should automatically cover FDA-designated breakthrough devices — a rare and refreshing commonsense reform in a health care system riddled with red tape and inefficiency. Aligning reimbursement with FDA approvals will allow for better patient care by unlocking faster access to lifesaving treatments, unleash private-sector innovation, and help lower long-term costs. It’s no secret that the U.S. needs a more efficient, market-responsive health care system, and Makary’s suggestion offers a simple and effective way out. The only flaw is that his proposal doesn’t go far enough. If the FDA…
Preston Freelancer MeetUp and Coworking DayThis is a regular meet up for freelancers, home workers, solopreneurs and alike. It is aimed to provide the opportunity to meet and connect with other likeminded people working in a similar way.Do you feel like you want to meet some other freelancers?Do you find working from home can feel make you feel isolated?Are you new to freelancing and would like to talk to others with experience?Are you looking to work with other freelancers and would like to connect with the local community?These are all good reasons to come and join us.Our meet-up starts at…
Stock image. A years-long supply crunch in platinum has come to a head, with banks scrambling for dwindling stocks in London as buyers in China and the US hoover up much of the available metal. The market tightness has made platinum one of the best-performing commodities this year and fueled sky-high borrowing costs for the precious metal. Tariff fears have funneled large volumes to US warehouses, while Chinese imports continue to exceed estimated domestic consumption. The upshot is a shortfall in the trading hubs of London and Zurich, pushing traders to guard supplies. Industry experts broadly agree on where the…
Upwork tools finally evolved beyond basic job alerts and template generators that everyone used to rely on. Been working on Upwork for four years and tested dozens of tools that promised to revolutionize freelancing but delivered disappointing results and wasted money on useless features nobody actually needs. The freelancing landscape changed dramatically in 2024 with AI integration, increased competition, and clients expecting faster responses than ever before. Manual processes don’t work anymore when jobs get 100+ applications within hours. Need upwork tools that actually give competitive advantages instead of just organizing information you could manage yourself. Most tools built for…
Palantir’s (PLTR Quick QuotePLTR – Free Report) second-quarter 2025 results spread bullishness about the company’s growth prospects. The software maker beat earnings and revenue estimates and raised its revenue forecast once again, driven by the artificial intelligence boom. The company also made a historic milestone of achieving $1 billion in revenues, its first-ever billion-dollar quarter. Shares of PLTR jumped nearly 5% in after-market hours on elevated volume. Palantir reported earnings per share of 16 cents, outpacing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a couple of cents and improving 78% from the year-ago quarter. Revenues climbed 48% year over year to $1 billion…
