The government shouldn’t boast about Australia’s latest CPI figures, but it shouldn’t panic either | Greg Jericho

Despite what the fearmongers would have you believe, the latest inflation figures showed that inflation remains well under control. Not only is there no need for any more rate rises, but doing so would only increase the likelihood of unemployment rising, with little actual impact on inflation. There’s always danger with reporting on inflation figures … Read more

UK competition watchdog steps up scrutiny of big tech’s role in AI startups | Mergers, acquisitions and funding

The UK competition watchdog has stepped up its scrutiny of big tech involvement in artificial intelligence startups, asking for comment on three deals by Microsoft and Amazon. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced that it was examining Microsoft’s investment in the French firm Mistral and the hiring of the DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman as … Read more

Festivals, folklore, art and food: Croatia’s unmissable cultural highlights | Visit authentic Croatia

Croatia’s fabulous mishmash of cultures – from ancient Greeks to Romans, Venetians, Austrians, Hungarians and Italians – has left a rich legacy all around the country. You’ll see it in the Venetian architecture of Rovinj, Korčula, Dubrovnik and Hvar, the Habsburg townhouses of Zagreb and Opatija, and the ancient Roman ruins of Istria and Dalmatia. … Read more

From stunning hikes to secluded wild swimming coves: seven reasons why Croatia is a must for adventure lovers | Visit authentic Croatia

With spectacularly diverse landscapes and beautifully unspoilt nature, Croatia offers a wealth of experiences in the great outdoors – from hiking and kayaking, to cycling, climbing and more. So come and take a walk on Croatia’s wild side – or peddle, paddle, swim – and discover just how much outdoor adventure this beautiful Adriatic country … Read more

Tech View: Nifty forms Doji candle ahead of monthly expiry. What traders should do on Thursday

Nifty on Wednesday ended 34 points higher to form a Doji candle on the daily chart, which indicates indecisiveness prevailing in the marketplace at the current juncture as it coincides with a critical resistance level of 61.8% retracement and a bearish gap. Going ahead, 22,500 level remains a significant resistance on the monthly expiry day, … Read more