Fed Expected to Cut Interest Rates Despite High Inflation
The Federal Open Market Committee is expected to lower its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25%-4.5% this Wednesday despite inflation remaining above the Fed's 2% target and strong economic growth, reflecting a cautious approach to easing monetary policy while attempting to bal...
Fed Expected to Cut Interest Rates Despite High Inflation
The Federal Open Market Committee is expected to lower its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25%-4.5% this Wednesday despite inflation remaining above the Fed's 2% target and strong economic growth, reflecting a cautious approach to easing monetary policy while attempting to bal...
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48% Bias Score
Nissan Soars 23.7% on Merger Talks Amidst Dow's Nine-Day Slide
Nissan Motor shares jumped 23.7% on Wednesday after reports surfaced of a potential merger with Honda and Mitsubishi Motors, aiming to address Nissan's 85% second-quarter operating profit plunge, while the Dow experienced its ninth consecutive day of losses.
Nissan Soars 23.7% on Merger Talks Amidst Dow's Nine-Day Slide
Nissan Motor shares jumped 23.7% on Wednesday after reports surfaced of a potential merger with Honda and Mitsubishi Motors, aiming to address Nissan's 85% second-quarter operating profit plunge, while the Dow experienced its ninth consecutive day of losses.
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52% Bias Score
Oklo and Switch Partner to Deploy 12 Gigawatts of Nuclear Power by 2044
Oklo and Switch announced a non-binding framework agreement to deploy 12 gigawatts of power from approximately 240 small nuclear reactors by 2044, aiming to provide carbon-free electricity for Switch's data centers and marking a significant step in the adoption of microreactor technology.
Oklo and Switch Partner to Deploy 12 Gigawatts of Nuclear Power by 2044
Oklo and Switch announced a non-binding framework agreement to deploy 12 gigawatts of power from approximately 240 small nuclear reactors by 2044, aiming to provide carbon-free electricity for Switch's data centers and marking a significant step in the adoption of microreactor technology.
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40% Bias Score
EPA Approves California's 2035 Gas Car Ban, Facing Potential Reversal
The EPA approved California's plan to end sales of gasoline-only cars by 2035, impacting 12 states, but faces potential reversal under President-elect Trump, who opposes stricter EV requirements and emission standards; automakers raised economic concerns.
EPA Approves California's 2035 Gas Car Ban, Facing Potential Reversal
The EPA approved California's plan to end sales of gasoline-only cars by 2035, impacting 12 states, but faces potential reversal under President-elect Trump, who opposes stricter EV requirements and emission standards; automakers raised economic concerns.
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44% Bias Score
US New Vehicle Sales to Hit 2019 Highs in 2025
U.S. new light vehicle sales are expected to reach 16.3 million in 2025, exceeding 2024 projections of 15.9-16 million and marking the highest level since 2019, due to lower interest rates, increased affordability, and normalized inventories; however, potential tariffs and decreased automaker pricin...
US New Vehicle Sales to Hit 2019 Highs in 2025
U.S. new light vehicle sales are expected to reach 16.3 million in 2025, exceeding 2024 projections of 15.9-16 million and marking the highest level since 2019, due to lower interest rates, increased affordability, and normalized inventories; however, potential tariffs and decreased automaker pricin...
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40% Bias Score
International Markets Lag U.S. Equities Amidst Tariff Concerns and Slow Growth
International markets significantly lagged behind U.S. equities in 2024, with the iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (ACWX) up only 4.6% compared to the S&P 500's 26% gain; this is primarily due to a stronger dollar resulting from President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs, slow growth in Europe and China,...
International Markets Lag U.S. Equities Amidst Tariff Concerns and Slow Growth
International markets significantly lagged behind U.S. equities in 2024, with the iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (ACWX) up only 4.6% compared to the S&P 500's 26% gain; this is primarily due to a stronger dollar resulting from President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs, slow growth in Europe and China,...
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48% Bias Score
Congress to Vote on Bill Limiting US Investment in Chinese Technology
Congress is preparing to vote on a bill restricting US investments in Chinese technology, expanding on January's Treasury rules limiting investments in AI and other sectors vital to national security; the bill also includes provisions addressing concerns about Chinese-made consumer routers and modem...
Congress to Vote on Bill Limiting US Investment in Chinese Technology
Congress is preparing to vote on a bill restricting US investments in Chinese technology, expanding on January's Treasury rules limiting investments in AI and other sectors vital to national security; the bill also includes provisions addressing concerns about Chinese-made consumer routers and modem...
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36% Bias Score
Dow's Historic Losing Streak Amid Broader Market Stability
The Dow Jones Industrial Average suffered its longest losing streak since 1978, while the broader market fared better; the Fed is expected to cut interest rates, although this is not universally supported; Congress is attempting to avoid a government shutdown; Nissan and Honda are considering a merg...
Dow's Historic Losing Streak Amid Broader Market Stability
The Dow Jones Industrial Average suffered its longest losing streak since 1978, while the broader market fared better; the Fed is expected to cut interest rates, although this is not universally supported; Congress is attempting to avoid a government shutdown; Nissan and Honda are considering a merg...
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32% Bias Score
Fed to Cut Rates Amidst Economic Divergence
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, Dec 18, but disagreement exists on the necessity of further cuts, while the Dow closed lower for the ninth consecutive day.
Fed to Cut Rates Amidst Economic Divergence
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, Dec 18, but disagreement exists on the necessity of further cuts, while the Dow closed lower for the ninth consecutive day.
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44% Bias Score
Senate to Vote on Social Security Fairness Act, Repealing WEP and GPO
The Senate is poised to vote on the Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), impacting 2.01 million and 735,000 beneficiaries respectively, potentially costing $196 billion over 10 years and accelerating trust fund...
Senate to Vote on Social Security Fairness Act, Repealing WEP and GPO
The Senate is poised to vote on the Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), impacting 2.01 million and 735,000 beneficiaries respectively, potentially costing $196 billion over 10 years and accelerating trust fund...
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36% Bias Score
Lack of Career Growth, Not Low Pay, Drives High U.S. Employee Turnover
A new Harvard study reveals that lack of career growth opportunities, encompassing both professional and personal aspirations, is the main reason for high employee turnover in the U.S., exceeding the impact of low pay or poor benefits, with 3.3 million workers quitting in October 2024 alone.
Lack of Career Growth, Not Low Pay, Drives High U.S. Employee Turnover
A new Harvard study reveals that lack of career growth opportunities, encompassing both professional and personal aspirations, is the main reason for high employee turnover in the U.S., exceeding the impact of low pay or poor benefits, with 3.3 million workers quitting in October 2024 alone.
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36% Bias Score
Fed Cuts Rates, Signals Slower Pace of Future Reductions
The Federal Reserve reduced interest rates by a quarter-point for the third time, but projected only two more quarter-point rate cuts in 2025, reflecting a more cautious approach due to persistent inflation and economic uncertainty.
Fed Cuts Rates, Signals Slower Pace of Future Reductions
The Federal Reserve reduced interest rates by a quarter-point for the third time, but projected only two more quarter-point rate cuts in 2025, reflecting a more cautious approach due to persistent inflation and economic uncertainty.
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44% Bias Score