Global Central Banks Set Interest Rates Amidst Mixed Economic Indicators
This week, major central banks will set interest rates, while PMIs for key economies show varied performances. The US Fed is expected to cut rates, whereas the BoJ might increase its rates, and the BoE will likely maintain its policy rate.
Global Central Banks Set Interest Rates Amidst Mixed Economic Indicators
This week, major central banks will set interest rates, while PMIs for key economies show varied performances. The US Fed is expected to cut rates, whereas the BoJ might increase its rates, and the BoE will likely maintain its policy rate.
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44% Bias Score
Europe's Energy Grids Need Urgent Investment to Meet Green Transition Goals
Leonhard Birnbaum, CEO of E.ON and President of Eurelectric, warns that Europe needs to double its annual investment in electricity infrastructure to ā¬70 billion to meet its renewable energy targets, with energy customers and taxpayers covering the costs, or risk significantly increasing the cost of...
Europe's Energy Grids Need Urgent Investment to Meet Green Transition Goals
Leonhard Birnbaum, CEO of E.ON and President of Eurelectric, warns that Europe needs to double its annual investment in electricity infrastructure to ā¬70 billion to meet its renewable energy targets, with energy customers and taxpayers covering the costs, or risk significantly increasing the cost of...
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36% Bias Score
Lagarde Warns of US Trade Policy Risks to EU Economy
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned on Monday that US trade policies under President-elect Donald Trump could negatively impact the EU economy, citing potential tariffs and geopolitical risks as factors that could slow growth. She also hinted at further interest rate cuts if inflation continues t...
Lagarde Warns of US Trade Policy Risks to EU Economy
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned on Monday that US trade policies under President-elect Donald Trump could negatively impact the EU economy, citing potential tariffs and geopolitical risks as factors that could slow growth. She also hinted at further interest rate cuts if inflation continues t...
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48% Bias Score
Norway's Soaring Electricity Prices Fuel Debate on Energy Exports
Norway's electricity prices have skyrocketed due to low wind power in Germany and the North Sea, and cold temperatures at home. This prompted the ruling parties to pledge to cut power interconnectors with Denmark in 2026 and potentially renegotiate deals with the UK and Germany, to prioritize domest...
Norway's Soaring Electricity Prices Fuel Debate on Energy Exports
Norway's electricity prices have skyrocketed due to low wind power in Germany and the North Sea, and cold temperatures at home. This prompted the ruling parties to pledge to cut power interconnectors with Denmark in 2026 and potentially renegotiate deals with the UK and Germany, to prioritize domest...
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48% Bias Score
EU Cancer Survival Rates Vary Widely by Country and Cancer Type
In 2021, cancer was the second leading cause of death in the European Union, with 1.1 million fatalities (21.6% of total deaths); survival rates vary significantly across countries and cancer types due to differences in diagnosis stage, treatment availability, and healthcare system organization.
EU Cancer Survival Rates Vary Widely by Country and Cancer Type
In 2021, cancer was the second leading cause of death in the European Union, with 1.1 million fatalities (21.6% of total deaths); survival rates vary significantly across countries and cancer types due to differences in diagnosis stage, treatment availability, and healthcare system organization.
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16% Bias Score
Belarus Arrests Seven Journalists in Crackdown on Dissent
Seven journalists from the Belarusian online newspaper Intex-Press were arrested on charges of "supporting extremist activities" earlier this month, part of a broader crackdown on dissent ahead of Belarus' January presidential election, according to the Belarusian Association of Journalists.
Belarus Arrests Seven Journalists in Crackdown on Dissent
Seven journalists from the Belarusian online newspaper Intex-Press were arrested on charges of "supporting extremist activities" earlier this month, part of a broader crackdown on dissent ahead of Belarus' January presidential election, according to the Belarusian Association of Journalists.
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44% Bias Score
Weak Chinese Retail Sales Drag Down European Markets
Weak Chinese retail sales growth of 3% year-on-year in November, significantly below expectations, triggered a downturn in European stock markets, impacting consumer and growth-sensitive sectors like luxury goods and energy, with shares of companies such as TotalEnergies and BHP declining.
Weak Chinese Retail Sales Drag Down European Markets
Weak Chinese retail sales growth of 3% year-on-year in November, significantly below expectations, triggered a downturn in European stock markets, impacting consumer and growth-sensitive sectors like luxury goods and energy, with shares of companies such as TotalEnergies and BHP declining.
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40% Bias Score
EU Launches ā¬11 Billion Satellite Constellation for Secure Communications
The European Union launched the ā¬11 billion IRISĀ² satellite constellation project to improve secure communications for its member states and citizens, starting deployment in 2029 with nearly 290 satellites across multiple orbits and involving SES, Eutelsat, and Hispasat.
EU Launches ā¬11 Billion Satellite Constellation for Secure Communications
The European Union launched the ā¬11 billion IRISĀ² satellite constellation project to improve secure communications for its member states and citizens, starting deployment in 2029 with nearly 290 satellites across multiple orbits and involving SES, Eutelsat, and Hispasat.
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48% Bias Score
Damascus After Assad: Calm Amidst Uncertainty
A week after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, Damascus shows surprising calm despite widespread economic woes and concerns about the new Islamist HTS rebel leadership's ability to address deep-seated issues.
Damascus After Assad: Calm Amidst Uncertainty
A week after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, Damascus shows surprising calm despite widespread economic woes and concerns about the new Islamist HTS rebel leadership's ability to address deep-seated issues.
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40% Bias Score
Only Seven Countries Met Safe Air Quality Levels in 2023
The 2023 World Air Quality Report revealed that only seven countriesāAustralia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland, Mauritius, and New Zealandāmet WHO's PM2.5 air quality guidelines, while South and Central Asia had the worst air quality, with Bangladesh recording levels over 15 times the safe limit...
Only Seven Countries Met Safe Air Quality Levels in 2023
The 2023 World Air Quality Report revealed that only seven countriesāAustralia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland, Mauritius, and New Zealandāmet WHO's PM2.5 air quality guidelines, while South and Central Asia had the worst air quality, with Bangladesh recording levels over 15 times the safe limit...
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40% Bias Score
Kavelashvili Elected Georgian President Amidst Opposition Backlash
Mikheil Kavelashvili, a former footballer and member of the Georgian Dream party, was elected president of Georgia on Saturday by a 300-seat electoral college, solidifying his party's power and sparking protests from the opposition who view it as a setback for EU aspirations and a win for Russia.
Kavelashvili Elected Georgian President Amidst Opposition Backlash
Mikheil Kavelashvili, a former footballer and member of the Georgian Dream party, was elected president of Georgia on Saturday by a 300-seat electoral college, solidifying his party's power and sparking protests from the opposition who view it as a setback for EU aspirations and a win for Russia.
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52% Bias Score
Tesla Stock Soars 69% Post-Election on Autonomous Vehicle Optimism
Tesla's stock price soared 69% following the US election, adding \$55 billion to its market cap, driven by investor optimism about its autonomous vehicle technology, strong Q3 earnings, and the potential for regulatory changes under the new administration.
Tesla Stock Soars 69% Post-Election on Autonomous Vehicle Optimism
Tesla's stock price soared 69% following the US election, adding \$55 billion to its market cap, driven by investor optimism about its autonomous vehicle technology, strong Q3 earnings, and the potential for regulatory changes under the new administration.
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56% Bias Score