February 2025
March 2025
Trump's Tariff Reversal: Higher Prices for Shein and Temu Shoppers
The Trump administration's reversal of the de minimis exemption, which allowed duty-free entry of packages under $800, will increase costs and slow delivery for American consumers of Chinese goods, impacting businesses like Shein and Temu and potentially altering US-China trade dynamics.
Trump's Tariff Reversal: Higher Prices for Shein and Temu Shoppers
The Trump administration's reversal of the de minimis exemption, which allowed duty-free entry of packages under $800, will increase costs and slow delivery for American consumers of Chinese goods, impacting businesses like Shein and Temu and potentially altering US-China trade dynamics.
Progress
36% Bias Score
US Tariff Threats to Slash Eurozone Growth
New US tariff threats could significantly hurt the already weak European economy, reducing GDP growth to 0.7% in 2025 according to Goldman Sachs, impacting sectors like machinery, pharmaceuticals, and autos; the EU plans firm retaliation, adding further uncertainty.
US Tariff Threats to Slash Eurozone Growth
New US tariff threats could significantly hurt the already weak European economy, reducing GDP growth to 0.7% in 2025 according to Goldman Sachs, impacting sectors like machinery, pharmaceuticals, and autos; the EU plans firm retaliation, adding further uncertainty.
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40% Bias Score
Alphabet Misses Cloud Expectations, Stock Drops 8%
Alphabet's Q4 cloud revenue grew 30 percent to \$12 billion, missing analyst expectations and causing an 8 percent stock drop, despite record online ad revenue of \$72.5 billion and planned \$75 billion in increased investments in 2024.
Alphabet Misses Cloud Expectations, Stock Drops 8%
Alphabet's Q4 cloud revenue grew 30 percent to \$12 billion, missing analyst expectations and causing an 8 percent stock drop, despite record online ad revenue of \$72.5 billion and planned \$75 billion in increased investments in 2024.
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44% Bias Score
Bank of England to Cut Interest Rate Amid Weakening Economy
The Bank of England will likely cut its key interest rate to 4.5 percent on Thursday to counter slowing economic growth and rising wages, despite inflation being in line with projections; however, this action risks reigniting inflation.
Bank of England to Cut Interest Rate Amid Weakening Economy
The Bank of England will likely cut its key interest rate to 4.5 percent on Thursday to counter slowing economic growth and rising wages, despite inflation being in line with projections; however, this action risks reigniting inflation.
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44% Bias Score
€4 Billion Investment Sought for Masorange-Vodafone Fiber Joint Venture
Masorange and Vodafone's joint venture, Europe's largest fiber optic company covering 12.2 million homes, is seeking a €4 billion investment from one of fifteen competing global infrastructure funds, aiming to reduce debt and potentially pay an extraordinary dividend.
€4 Billion Investment Sought for Masorange-Vodafone Fiber Joint Venture
Masorange and Vodafone's joint venture, Europe's largest fiber optic company covering 12.2 million homes, is seeking a €4 billion investment from one of fifteen competing global infrastructure funds, aiming to reduce debt and potentially pay an extraordinary dividend.
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36% Bias Score
EU Explores Fiscal Rule Relaxation to Boost Defense Spending
Facing pressure from the US and Russia's war in Ukraine, the European Commission proposes relaxing fiscal rules to enable increased military spending among member states, exploring potential temporary suspensions to aid this effort.
EU Explores Fiscal Rule Relaxation to Boost Defense Spending
Facing pressure from the US and Russia's war in Ukraine, the European Commission proposes relaxing fiscal rules to enable increased military spending among member states, exploring potential temporary suspensions to aid this effort.
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48% Bias Score
EU Report Highlights Widespread Water Pollution, Launches Dialogue with Member States
A European Commission report reveals widespread failure to meet EU water quality standards, with only 37% of European lakes and rivers complying; the Commission will engage member states in dialogue rather than immediate legal action to address persistent water pollution, mainly from nitrates, and i...
EU Report Highlights Widespread Water Pollution, Launches Dialogue with Member States
A European Commission report reveals widespread failure to meet EU water quality standards, with only 37% of European lakes and rivers complying; the Commission will engage member states in dialogue rather than immediate legal action to address persistent water pollution, mainly from nitrates, and i...
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36% Bias Score
Record Global Gold Demand in 2024: Central Banks and Investors Drive Surge
Global gold demand hit a record 4974 tonnes (USD 382 billion) in 2024, driven by central bank purchases (over 1000 tonnes for the third year in a row) and rising investment demand (up 25 percent), offsetting lower jewelry demand (down 11 percent).
Record Global Gold Demand in 2024: Central Banks and Investors Drive Surge
Global gold demand hit a record 4974 tonnes (USD 382 billion) in 2024, driven by central bank purchases (over 1000 tonnes for the third year in a row) and rising investment demand (up 25 percent), offsetting lower jewelry demand (down 11 percent).
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40% Bias Score
Google Removes AI Weapons Pledge, Invests $75 Billion in AI Amidst Competitive Pressures
Google updated its AI principles, removing a 2018 pledge against developing AI for weapons, citing rapid technological advancements; the company plans to invest approximately $75 billion in infrastructure this year, with a substantial portion allocated to AI; the decision comes amid investor concern...
Google Removes AI Weapons Pledge, Invests $75 Billion in AI Amidst Competitive Pressures
Google updated its AI principles, removing a 2018 pledge against developing AI for weapons, citing rapid technological advancements; the company plans to invest approximately $75 billion in infrastructure this year, with a substantial portion allocated to AI; the decision comes amid investor concern...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Trump Administration Halts Arms to Ukraine Amidst Internal Disagreements
The Trump administration temporarily halted arms shipments to Ukraine due to internal disagreements on the level of support, potentially weakening Ukraine's military position and diplomatic leverage.
Trump Administration Halts Arms to Ukraine Amidst Internal Disagreements
The Trump administration temporarily halted arms shipments to Ukraine due to internal disagreements on the level of support, potentially weakening Ukraine's military position and diplomatic leverage.
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52% Bias Score
Santander's Record €12.574 Billion Profit in 2024
Banco Santander smashed its profit record in 2024, earning €12.574 billion—a 14% increase—despite ECB rate cuts, fueled by strong performance in Spain, Mexico, and Brazil, and announcing a €10 billion shareholder payout for 2025-2026.
Santander's Record €12.574 Billion Profit in 2024
Banco Santander smashed its profit record in 2024, earning €12.574 billion—a 14% increase—despite ECB rate cuts, fueled by strong performance in Spain, Mexico, and Brazil, and announcing a €10 billion shareholder payout for 2025-2026.
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48% Bias Score
Post-Assad Syria: Revenge Killings Fuel Sectarian Violence
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, a provisional Islamist government struggles to control the country amidst widespread revenge attacks and extrajudicial killings, exceeding 327 documented cases, raising concerns of escalating sectarian violence.
Post-Assad Syria: Revenge Killings Fuel Sectarian Violence
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, a provisional Islamist government struggles to control the country amidst widespread revenge attacks and extrajudicial killings, exceeding 327 documented cases, raising concerns of escalating sectarian violence.
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40% Bias Score