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Open this photo in gallery:AI’s greatest potential in commercial real estate is in freeing up humans to do higher-level tasks and arming them with tools to help them make faster and more informed decisions.Getty ImagesArtificial intelligence (AI) is changing the game in the commercial real estate (CRE) space, but for Michael Emory, founder and executive chair of Allied Properties REIT, an owner and developer of urban office space in major cities across Canada, incorporating it wisely means recognizing when it cannot replace human contact. “We get 40,000 requests for something every quarter from tenants in our buildings,” he says. Where…

ROKS Lee Beom-seok (SS 081), eighth submarine of the KSS-II class (pictured). HD HHI is upgrading three KSS-II-class submarines with new combat systems and sonars. (US Air Force) South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has initiated a project to upgrade three KSS-II- or Type 214-class submarines in service with the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN). The project aims to improve the surveillance and attack capabilities of the three submarines, and will be implemented by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI), DAPA announced on 20 November. Under the project, HD HHI will replace the combat systems and towed-array sonars of…

Serbia’s only oil refinery, which supplies much of the country’s fuel, faces a complete shutdown within days, President Aleksandar Vucic said Tuesday, after US sanctions over its majority Russian ownership cut off crude supply. “It has not been shut down yet, but it is already running at a reduced level compared to normal,” Vucic said at a press conference in Belgrade.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. The president said the Pancevo refinery’s operations had scaled back to “warm circulation” and were four days away from a “complete halt”, industry sources told local media that…

(Bloomberg) — Gold steadied, after surging in the previous session on increased confidence the US will cut interest rates next month. Bullion was trading near $4,130 an ounce, having gained nearly 2% in the previous session. The jump on Monday was fueled by comments from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, who advocated a rate cut in December due to a soft US labor market. Gold tends to benefit from lower rates as it doesn’t pay interest. Most Read from Bloomberg A six-week US government shutdown, the longest in history, delayed the release of key data, making remarks from central bankers…

“With pre-Budget uncertainty compounding the challenging fiscal backdrop and the lack of any real progress around proposed reforms to areas such as planning, it’s no surprise that investors are feeling more cautious”- Jonathan Long – Investec Real Estate Global investors representing over £300 billion of assets are signalling that political instability and regulatory pressures are affecting the UK’s appeal as a commercial real estate destination. Investec Real Estate’s bi-annual Future Living survey, which examined sentiment among 50 global institutional investors active in the UK Living sector, found that three-quarters of respondents believe political uncertainty has weakened market confidence.…

The whole concept of money in India is undergoing a sea change. Now, with the recent advent of CBDC, popularly known as Digital Rupee, and the increasing interest in cryptocurrency, one common question keeps popping up: what are the differences between these two forms of currency, CBDC and Cryptocurrency, and which one will shape India’s financial future?These are the two major types of digital currencies gaining attention in India. While CBDC is issued and controlled by the RBI, cryptocurrency is decentralized and works on no element of central authority. Both forms of digital money promise to assure speed, transparency, and…

Even in winter, when venturing outdoors can feel like a challenge, community projects continue to operate across Cumbria, providing meaningful opportunities for people to come together, stay active, and make a positive change.   From litter-picking groups and youth nature clubs to conservation volunteers and environmental education projects, the Community Fund aims to encourage active participation across all ages. United Utilities’ Community Fund is part of its broader ambition to make the region’s rivers beautiful and to support the people who care for them, ensuring that the North West’s waterways can be enjoyed safely and sustainably for generations to come.…

Wall Street analysts don’t know what to make of Nvidia’s stock.Nvidia (NVDA +1.83%) is now the most valuable company in the world. But investors aren’t as interested in the past as they are about the future. Where will Nvidia shares head over the next 12 months? Let’s check the latest predictions from Wall Street’s highly paid analysts. Wall Street analysts are very bullish on Nvidia stock In general, Wall Street loves Nvidia stock. The consensus price prediction over the next 12 months is around $257 — roughly 40% higher than the current trading price. But when you dig deeper, it’s…

Serbia’s Russian-owned oil company NIS has halted operations at its main refinery due to a lack of crude oil. The disruption comes after U.S. sanctions on Russia’s oil sector — including NIS — fully took effect in October, ending previously granted waivers. The sanctions have cut off NIS from international banking services and halted crude deliveries via Croatia’s JANAF pipeline, leaving the refinery unable to process new oil. Although the Serbian government says it has sufficient reserves for the domestic market, the shutdown raises concerns about fuel supplies during winter, News.Az reports, citing Reuters. A refinery source confirmed the halt,…

Heating experts have now revealed how to keep your home warm and comfortable as well as fighting mould and damp, and it’s down to one perfect thermostat temperature.Exact temperature to keep home’s thermostat at to stop mould and damp – and save on bills(Image: Getty)As the temperatures drop this winter and it starts to feel colder and colder, many of us will be reaching for the thermostat to crank the heating up to warm our homes.Yet it’s a fine line between feeling toasty at home and having to pay huge energy bills; now, experts have urged households to make sure…