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Will the Inflation Reduction Act keep Joe Biden in power?

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Alongside going down in history as a $430 billion bill to tackle climate change, the inflation act aims to lower prescription drug prices and lower the inflation rate- which saw a 40 year high earlier this year.

What is the Inflation Reduction Act and will it be enough to keep Joe Biden in power?

The bill will also make sure Medicare can lower drug prices for the elderly and large corporations pay the tax they owe.

And the democrats say that- the way it will take on inflation is through lowering the federal deficit. And even though economists say this is possible- they also maintain their stance that this won’t happen overnight. In fact it will take years.  

As for the Republican Party, they’re critical of the bill.

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said

“Democrats robbed Americans last year by spending our economy into record inflation. This year, their solution is to do it a second time. The partisan bill President Biden signed into law today means higher taxes, higher energy bills, and aggressive International Revenue Service audits”.

But this bill is part of a trend of legislative string victories for the Democrats.

And the latest word is that they will now be capitalising on this especially considering that the November midterms are fast approaching and Joe Biden’s approval ratings are poor across the country.

And the best way to that is money and ads.

Reports from within the Democratic part indicate that millions will be spent to pump up President Biden for the election.

And with the Inflation act now passed, climate change groups and Biden supporter bases will target voters in swing states; which are U.S. states where the two major political parties have an equivalent level of support among voters.

The midterm elections will be tough for both parties.

And it doesn’t seem like either has the momentum for now.

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Tasmania AFL team confirmed: Macquarie Point stadium legislation passes

Tasmania joins AFL with the Tassie Devils set for 2028; legislation passed for Macquarie Point stadium.

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Tasmania joins AFL with the Tassie Devils set for 2028; legislation passed for Macquarie Point stadium.


Tasmania is officially joining the AFL! After a marathon debate, the Legislative Council has passed the Macquarie Point stadium-precinct legislation 9-5. This milestone paves the way for the Tassie Devils Football Club to join the AFL in 2028, marking a historic moment for Tasmanian sport.

In an exclusive segment of Footynomics: The Business of Sport, Professor Tim Harcourt discusses the significance of this legislation, the social and economic impact of a new AFL team, and why this process took longer than expected.

We also explore what comes next for Tasmania, the AFL, and the broader implications for sports both in Australia and internationally.

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Australian Dollar hits five-week high amid weak GDP and US Dollar

Australian dollar hits five-week high amid soft US dollar, traders eye RBA policies and Fed meeting impacts.

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Australian dollar hits five-week high amid soft US dollar, traders eye RBA policies and Fed meeting impacts.


The Australian dollar has surged to a five-week high as disappointing GDP data and a softer US dollar reshape trader expectations. Market participants are closely watching the Reserve Bank of Australia’s next policy meeting to gauge future interest rate decisions.

We sit down with Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX to break down what these developments mean for the Australian economy and global markets. From Q3 growth figures to inflation indicators, Steve explains the key drivers behind the Aussie dollar’s recent gains.

Traders are also keeping an eye on the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy meeting, as a weaker US dollar could have further implications for the Australian currency. Stay informed with expert insights and what to expect in the weeks ahead.

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EU launches antitrust probe into Meta over WhatsApp AI policy

EU probes Meta’s WhatsApp AI chatbot policy for potential antitrust violations affecting third-party developers and competition.

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EU probes Meta’s WhatsApp AI chatbot policy for potential antitrust violations affecting third-party developers and competition.


The European Commission has opened an antitrust investigation into Meta over WhatsApp’s new AI chatbot policy. The inquiry examines whether the policy restricts third-party AI developers from accessing WhatsApp’s business tools, potentially breaching EU competition rules.

Meta updated its terms, effective January 2026, which have already barred new AI providers since October 15. The rules prohibit AI developers from using WhatsApp as their primary service, affecting a number of AI companies looking to integrate with the platform.

The EU’s competition commissioner is considering interim measures to ensure fair competition. If Meta is found in violation, it could face fines of up to 10% of its global annual revenue.

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