In the current landscape of movie theaters, the selection of films leaves much to be desired. While personal tastes may vary, for those seeking a break from the influx of superhero movies, "Air" presents itself as an intriguing option for a night out. Despite its underwhelming box office performance, "Air" possesses all the essential elements for a successful film: a substanti ...

Undoubtedly, you may have already observed their presence on the horizon - the sturdy steel turbines situated a few dozen kilometers from our shoreline. These turbines have made a remarkable contribution of 7.5 percent to Belgium's total electricity output in the year 2022. Currently, their capacity stands at 2.3 gigawatts, and there is potential for future expansion to reach a ...

The First Banking Crisis Induced by the US Central Bank The echoes of the 2008 financial crisis reverberate loudly these days. Some of the biggest bank bailouts are taking place right now: following Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank, it was now First Republic Bank (FRB) that had to be saved. SVB and FRB were among the top 20 banks in the United States according to t ...

It was only at the end of November 2021 that Federal Reserve President Jerome Powell abandoned the ‘inflation is transitory’ statement. Governments attempted to revive the economy after the COVID-19 shock with massive fiscal policy impulses. Enormous government interventions provided the necessary oxygen to companies and consumers, who spent their lockdown savings following the ...

The inconsistent nature of wind and solar energy sources Belgium has made notable advancements in decreasing emissions within the electricity sector by expanding its low-carbon solar and wind energy capabilities. However, little attention had previously been given to evaluating the impact of intermittent generation on the electricity system. “Intermittent” refers to the incons ...

Econopolis Consulting attended the Flemish Hydrogen Conference on April 20, 2023. This annual event focuses on the latest developments, innovations, and applications of hydrogen technology, and brings together researchers, businesses, policymakers, and other stakeholders in the hydrogen industry to discuss and exchange ideas on the future of sustainable energy. Econopolis’ Seni ...

The stock market has been experiencing a period of calm in recent days and weeks. This contrasts with the heightened volatility and uncertainty that characterized the market last year, and last March. Investors seem to have regained their confidence in the stability of the market, with hopes pointing towards a positive outlook. Resilient economic data, benign macro data flow, ...

'Follow the leader, leader, leader' It's highly likely that you're familiar with the 1998s song 'Follow the Leader' by the Dutch group The Soca Boys. The lyrics are straightforward and go something like this: 'Follow the leader, leader, leader / Follow the leader / ...' Be cautious because once this song gets into your mind, its catchy tune will get stuck in your head, and you ...

"Banking should be boring," said Warren recently. While the name Warren might bring to mind Warren Buffet, this time it was Senator Elizabeth Warren who spoke out in late March following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. She called for stricter regulations for all banks, arguing that banking should not be a sector that attracts risk-takers. Coincidentally, ...

Can Disney make a comeback on the stock market? "The Walt Disney Corporation" or Disney is an iconic American company. It was founded nearly one hundred years ago by brothers Walt and Roy Disney. Since the creation of Mickey Mouse, the group's first animated character, Disney grew into one of the largest entertainment companies in the world with annual sales of more than $82 b ...