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British Business Confidence Rises Despite Economic Uncertainty
British business confidence edged up in August, reaching a five-year high, despite a fall in overall economic optimism and rising inflation, as indicated by the Lloyds Business Barometer; however, concerns remain about potential tax increases and their impact on hiring plans.
British Business Confidence Rises Despite Economic Uncertainty
British business confidence edged up in August, reaching a five-year high, despite a fall in overall economic optimism and rising inflation, as indicated by the Lloyds Business Barometer; however, concerns remain about potential tax increases and their impact on hiring plans.
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32% Bias Score
Russia Cuts SME Support by 43%, Raising Economic Concerns
Russia slashed state support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by 43% in the first quarter of 2025, reducing funding from $1.6 billion to $918 million, impacting 99,200 businesses and raising concerns about economic slowdown and higher unemployment.
Russia Cuts SME Support by 43%, Raising Economic Concerns
Russia slashed state support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by 43% in the first quarter of 2025, reducing funding from $1.6 billion to $918 million, impacting 99,200 businesses and raising concerns about economic slowdown and higher unemployment.
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40% Bias Score
East German Businesses Doubt Government's Growth Policies
A survey of 1,500 East German companies reveals that 58.2% doubt the new government's ability to boost economic growth, citing bureaucracy and high energy prices as major concerns; the study, conducted by Civey for "Deutschland – Land der Ideen" and Deutsche Kreditbank AG, highlights a significant c...
East German Businesses Doubt Government's Growth Policies
A survey of 1,500 East German companies reveals that 58.2% doubt the new government's ability to boost economic growth, citing bureaucracy and high energy prices as major concerns; the study, conducted by Civey for "Deutschland – Land der Ideen" and Deutsche Kreditbank AG, highlights a significant c...
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44% Bias Score
Japanese Business Confidence Falls Amidst US Tariff Concerns
The Bank of Japan's Tankan survey reveals that business confidence among major Japanese manufacturers dropped to 12 in March from 14 in December, the first decrease in a year, primarily due to concerns about US President Trump's tariff policies; steelmakers' sentiment fell to -18, while carmakers' s...
Japanese Business Confidence Falls Amidst US Tariff Concerns
The Bank of Japan's Tankan survey reveals that business confidence among major Japanese manufacturers dropped to 12 in March from 14 in December, the first decrease in a year, primarily due to concerns about US President Trump's tariff policies; steelmakers' sentiment fell to -18, while carmakers' s...
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36% Bias Score
Germany Faces Business Exodus, Needs Urgent Policy Shift
Commerzbank's chief economist, Jörg Krämer, urges Germany's next government to swiftly implement policy changes, including deregulation and infrastructure investment, to curb business relocation and boost economic growth, forecasting only 0.2 percent growth for 2024 due to worsening conditions since...
Germany Faces Business Exodus, Needs Urgent Policy Shift
Commerzbank's chief economist, Jörg Krämer, urges Germany's next government to swiftly implement policy changes, including deregulation and infrastructure investment, to curb business relocation and boost economic growth, forecasting only 0.2 percent growth for 2024 due to worsening conditions since...
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52% Bias Score
Businesses Warn Against Further Tax Rises Amid Economic Downturn Fears
Following the October budget's £25 billion employer national insurance rise, businesses warn against further tax increases amid economic downturn fears, with economists predicting a public finance black hole.
Businesses Warn Against Further Tax Rises Amid Economic Downturn Fears
Following the October budget's £25 billion employer national insurance rise, businesses warn against further tax increases amid economic downturn fears, with economists predicting a public finance black hole.
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52% Bias Score
Record Low Hiring Intentions in Britain Amidst Rising Costs and Economic Uncertainty
A record low of 57% of British private sector employers plan to hire in the next three months due to a £25bn rise in employer national insurance contributions and economic uncertainty, impacting young people most severely, according to three separate surveys released Monday.
Record Low Hiring Intentions in Britain Amidst Rising Costs and Economic Uncertainty
A record low of 57% of British private sector employers plan to hire in the next three months due to a £25bn rise in employer national insurance contributions and economic uncertainty, impacting young people most severely, according to three separate surveys released Monday.
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44% Bias Score
UK Business Confidence Soars to Nine-Month High
UK business confidence reached a nine-month high in May, jumping 11 points to 50% due to recovering financial markets and easing trade tensions, with positive impacts on hiring and wage expectations.
UK Business Confidence Soars to Nine-Month High
UK business confidence reached a nine-month high in May, jumping 11 points to 50% due to recovering financial markets and easing trade tensions, with positive impacts on hiring and wage expectations.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Business Confidence Hits Record Low Amidst Rising Costs and Trade Uncertainty
Dutch business confidence has plummeted to -7.5 in Q2 2025 due to rising energy and labor costs, impacting various sectors, with labor shortages and US import tariffs adding to the economic uncertainty.
Dutch Business Confidence Hits Record Low Amidst Rising Costs and Trade Uncertainty
Dutch business confidence has plummeted to -7.5 in Q2 2025 due to rising energy and labor costs, impacting various sectors, with labor shortages and US import tariffs adding to the economic uncertainty.
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48% Bias Score
Catalonia's Economic Recovery Plan and Renewed Cooperation with Spain
Catalan President Pere Aragonès Illa announced an €18.5 billion investment plan, emphasizing economic recovery and cooperation with Spain following the 2017 independence referendum, while implicitly criticizing independence movements.
Catalonia's Economic Recovery Plan and Renewed Cooperation with Spain
Catalan President Pere Aragonès Illa announced an €18.5 billion investment plan, emphasizing economic recovery and cooperation with Spain following the 2017 independence referendum, while implicitly criticizing independence movements.
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48% Bias Score
UK Faces Record Redundancy Wave Amidst Collapsing Business Confidence".
A survey reveals UK employers are preparing for the largest redundancy round in a decade due to decreased business confidence and upcoming tax increases, impacting various sectors and potentially leading to increased unemployment and inflation.
UK Faces Record Redundancy Wave Amidst Collapsing Business Confidence".
A survey reveals UK employers are preparing for the largest redundancy round in a decade due to decreased business confidence and upcoming tax increases, impacting various sectors and potentially leading to increased unemployment and inflation.
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48% Bias Score
Record UK Profit Warnings Signal Bleak 2025 Economic Outlook
A record 20% of UK-listed companies issued profit warnings in 2024, exceeding pandemic levels, due to contract delays (34%), rising costs (20%), and government tax hikes, leading to hiring freezes and output declines.
Record UK Profit Warnings Signal Bleak 2025 Economic Outlook
A record 20% of UK-listed companies issued profit warnings in 2024, exceeding pandemic levels, due to contract delays (34%), rising costs (20%), and government tax hikes, leading to hiring freezes and output declines.
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48% Bias Score
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