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US Economic Growth Before the Federal Reserve
This analysis compares the annual average growth rates of the US economy during periods without a central bank (1836-61, 1865-1913, 1811-12) to a recent period (2000-24) with the Federal Reserve, revealing significantly higher growth in the pre-Fed eras.
US Economic Growth Before the Federal Reserve
This analysis compares the annual average growth rates of the US economy during periods without a central bank (1836-61, 1865-1913, 1811-12) to a recent period (2000-24) with the Federal Reserve, revealing significantly higher growth in the pre-Fed eras.
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64% Bias Score
Powell Hints at Rate Cuts Amidst Unprecedented Political Pressure on the Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at potential interest rate cuts due to a weakening job market, amidst unprecedented political attacks on the institution and attempts to reshape its leadership by the Trump administration, potentially impacting future monetary policy decisions and economic ...
Powell Hints at Rate Cuts Amidst Unprecedented Political Pressure on the Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at potential interest rate cuts due to a weakening job market, amidst unprecedented political attacks on the institution and attempts to reshape its leadership by the Trump administration, potentially impacting future monetary policy decisions and economic ...
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56% Bias Score
US and UK Central Banks Face Political Pressure
US President Trump attacks Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell for resisting interest rate cuts, while in the UK, the Bank of England faces criticism for its quantitative tightening policy, involving the sale of £895 billion in gilts, amidst political pressure from both the left and right.
US and UK Central Banks Face Political Pressure
US President Trump attacks Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell for resisting interest rate cuts, while in the UK, the Bank of England faces criticism for its quantitative tightening policy, involving the sale of £895 billion in gilts, amidst political pressure from both the left and right.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Administration Overhauls Federal Reserve, Easing Regulations and Cutting Staff
The Trump administration is reshaping the Federal Reserve by easing post-2008 banking regulations under Vice Chair Michelle Bowman, and pushing for a workforce reduction exceeding the planned 10% cut, despite concerns about increased systemic risk and the Fed's operational capacity.
Trump Administration Overhauls Federal Reserve, Easing Regulations and Cutting Staff
The Trump administration is reshaping the Federal Reserve by easing post-2008 banking regulations under Vice Chair Michelle Bowman, and pushing for a workforce reduction exceeding the planned 10% cut, despite concerns about increased systemic risk and the Fed's operational capacity.
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52% Bias Score
Private Markets Circumvent Federal Reserve, Blackstone's $8 Billion Fund Shows
This article argues that the Federal Reserve's impact on the U.S. economy is minimal, citing the success of Blackstone's $8 billion commercial real-estate debt fund, launched in response to banks' post-2008 risk aversion, as evidence of private markets' ability to circumvent central banking policy.
Private Markets Circumvent Federal Reserve, Blackstone's $8 Billion Fund Shows
This article argues that the Federal Reserve's impact on the U.S. economy is minimal, citing the success of Blackstone's $8 billion commercial real-estate debt fund, launched in response to banks' post-2008 risk aversion, as evidence of private markets' ability to circumvent central banking policy.
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68% Bias Score
Bundesbank Reports Record €19.2 Billion Loss
The Deutsche Bundesbank announced a €19.2 billion loss for 2023—its highest ever and first since 1979—primarily due to the European Central Bank's interest rate hikes to combat inflation, eliminating its usual contribution to the German federal budget.
Bundesbank Reports Record €19.2 Billion Loss
The Deutsche Bundesbank announced a €19.2 billion loss for 2023—its highest ever and first since 1979—primarily due to the European Central Bank's interest rate hikes to combat inflation, eliminating its usual contribution to the German federal budget.
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36% Bias Score
Lawsuit Challenges Trump's Attempt to Fire Federal Reserve Governor
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook sued President Trump to block her firing, arguing that unsubstantiated mortgage fraud allegations don't justify removal and challenging the Fed's independence; a court hearing is scheduled.
Lawsuit Challenges Trump's Attempt to Fire Federal Reserve Governor
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook sued President Trump to block her firing, arguing that unsubstantiated mortgage fraud allegations don't justify removal and challenging the Fed's independence; a court hearing is scheduled.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Interim Fed Governor Amidst Campaign Against Powell
US President Donald Trump appointed Stephen Miran as interim Federal Reserve governor until January 31, 2026, replacing Adriana Kugler, amidst Trump's campaign to influence the Fed's monetary policy towards lower interest rates and a potential replacement of Chairman Jerome Powell in 2026.
Trump Appoints Interim Fed Governor Amidst Campaign Against Powell
US President Donald Trump appointed Stephen Miran as interim Federal Reserve governor until January 31, 2026, replacing Adriana Kugler, amidst Trump's campaign to influence the Fed's monetary policy towards lower interest rates and a potential replacement of Chairman Jerome Powell in 2026.
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44% Bias Score
Fed Defies Trump, Holds Interest Rates Steady Amidst Dissent
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 4.25-4.5 percent despite President Trump's demands for a cut, with two Trump-appointed governors dissenting for the first time since 1993, following the release of positive Q2 GDP figures.
Fed Defies Trump, Holds Interest Rates Steady Amidst Dissent
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 4.25-4.5 percent despite President Trump's demands for a cut, with two Trump-appointed governors dissenting for the first time since 1993, following the release of positive Q2 GDP figures.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Trade War: $10 Trillion Market Crash and Financial Stability Concerns
Donald Trump's trade war triggered a $10 trillion drop in global share prices, prompting margin calls from banks and raising concerns about financial stability, similar to the 2008 crisis, despite increased regulations; the UK's push for deregulation is debated.
Trump's Trade War: $10 Trillion Market Crash and Financial Stability Concerns
Donald Trump's trade war triggered a $10 trillion drop in global share prices, prompting margin calls from banks and raising concerns about financial stability, similar to the 2008 crisis, despite increased regulations; the UK's push for deregulation is debated.
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48% Bias Score
Former Central Banker Carney to Become Canada's Prime Minister
Mark Carney, a former central banker with no prior political experience, is set to become Canada's next prime minister, aiming to counter Donald Trump's tariffs through assertive retaliation and diversified trade relations, facing an upcoming election where he may not remain in office for long.
Former Central Banker Carney to Become Canada's Prime Minister
Mark Carney, a former central banker with no prior political experience, is set to become Canada's next prime minister, aiming to counter Donald Trump's tariffs through assertive retaliation and diversified trade relations, facing an upcoming election where he may not remain in office for long.
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48% Bias Score
Czech Central Bank Explores Bitcoin as Reserve Asset
The Czech National Bank (CNB) is considering a Bitcoin pilot portfolio as part of its diversification strategy, making it potentially the first European central bank to explore cryptocurrency as a reserve asset; however, experts warn of the inherent volatility and potential risks.
Czech Central Bank Explores Bitcoin as Reserve Asset
The Czech National Bank (CNB) is considering a Bitcoin pilot portfolio as part of its diversification strategy, making it potentially the first European central bank to explore cryptocurrency as a reserve asset; however, experts warn of the inherent volatility and potential risks.
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44% Bias Score
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