Fed's Hawkish Projections Send Gold Prices Lower, Despite Analysts' Positive Outlook for 2025
The Federal Reserve's unexpectedly hawkish interest rate projections jolted markets, causing gold prices to fall 2% to a one-month low despite analysts predicting continued support for the precious metal in 2025 due to increased central bank purchases and safe-haven demand.
Fed's Hawkish Projections Send Gold Prices Lower, Despite Analysts' Positive Outlook for 2025
The Federal Reserve's unexpectedly hawkish interest rate projections jolted markets, causing gold prices to fall 2% to a one-month low despite analysts predicting continued support for the precious metal in 2025 due to increased central bank purchases and safe-haven demand.
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32% Bias Score
China's Consumer Promotion Boosts Five Key Cities
During November, five major Chinese cities organized 4,000 consumer promotion events, involving 20,000 businesses, to stimulate demand and showcase China's international consumption centers, boosting the 'early-bird economy' and contributing to the national economic recovery strategy.
China's Consumer Promotion Boosts Five Key Cities
During November, five major Chinese cities organized 4,000 consumer promotion events, involving 20,000 businesses, to stimulate demand and showcase China's international consumption centers, boosting the 'early-bird economy' and contributing to the national economic recovery strategy.
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40% Bias Score
First Chinese-Born Player Signs NHL Contract
Kevin He, an 18-year-old Chinese-born forward, signed an entry-level contract with the Winnipeg Jets, becoming the first Chinese-born player to sign a professional NHL deal; the Jets traded draft picks to secure him, highlighting the NHL's investment in the Asian market.
First Chinese-Born Player Signs NHL Contract
Kevin He, an 18-year-old Chinese-born forward, signed an entry-level contract with the Winnipeg Jets, becoming the first Chinese-born player to sign a professional NHL deal; the Jets traded draft picks to secure him, highlighting the NHL's investment in the Asian market.
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32% Bias Score
Lotus Shoes: Western Interpretations and Ethical Museum Practices
The Museum am Rothenbaum's open-access publication on its collection of "lotus shoes" analyzes Western misinterpretations of Chinese foot binding, using anatomical studies and fictional representations to challenge colonial narratives and advocate for more ethical museum practices.
Lotus Shoes: Western Interpretations and Ethical Museum Practices
The Museum am Rothenbaum's open-access publication on its collection of "lotus shoes" analyzes Western misinterpretations of Chinese foot binding, using anatomical studies and fictional representations to challenge colonial narratives and advocate for more ethical museum practices.
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48% Bias Score
China's Rapid Nuclear Buildup Poses Growing Global Security Challenge
The Pentagon's report reveals China has nearly tripled its nuclear warhead arsenal since 2020, surpassing 600 operational warheads and aiming for over 1,000 by 2030; this expansion, coupled with advancements in conventional weaponry and assertive military actions, poses a significant challenge to U....
China's Rapid Nuclear Buildup Poses Growing Global Security Challenge
The Pentagon's report reveals China has nearly tripled its nuclear warhead arsenal since 2020, surpassing 600 operational warheads and aiming for over 1,000 by 2030; this expansion, coupled with advancements in conventional weaponry and assertive military actions, poses a significant challenge to U....
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48% Bias Score
States Urged to Counter CCP's Subnational Infiltration
The Chinese Communist Party is actively working to undermine the United States at the state and local level through influence operations, economic control, and strategic land purchases near critical infrastructure; states must act now to counter this threat.
States Urged to Counter CCP's Subnational Infiltration
The Chinese Communist Party is actively working to undermine the United States at the state and local level through influence operations, economic control, and strategic land purchases near critical infrastructure; states must act now to counter this threat.
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64% Bias Score
China's Record-Breaking 'T-Flight' Train Aims for 1000 km/h
China's experimental T-Flight train, using maglev and hyperloop technologies, achieved a record speed of 623 km/h, aiming for 1000 km/h to revolutionize travel between major Chinese cities and neighboring countries within a decade.
China's Record-Breaking 'T-Flight' Train Aims for 1000 km/h
China's experimental T-Flight train, using maglev and hyperloop technologies, achieved a record speed of 623 km/h, aiming for 1000 km/h to revolutionize travel between major Chinese cities and neighboring countries within a decade.
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48% Bias Score
China's Real Estate Market Shows Signs of Recovery Amidst Policy Easing"
In 2024, China's real estate market faced a challenging period with declining sales and prices; however, policy easing measures, including relaxed purchase restrictions and lower mortgage rates, have shown some signs of improvement in major cities, driven by increased investment in urban village red...
China's Real Estate Market Shows Signs of Recovery Amidst Policy Easing"
In 2024, China's real estate market faced a challenging period with declining sales and prices; however, policy easing measures, including relaxed purchase restrictions and lower mortgage rates, have shown some signs of improvement in major cities, driven by increased investment in urban village red...
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40% Bias Score
Riksbank Cuts Rates to 2.5% Amid Weak Growth
Sweden's central bank cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 2.5% on Thursday to support weak economic growth, despite November inflation falling to 1.6%, hinting at a potential further rate cut in the first half of 2025.
Riksbank Cuts Rates to 2.5% Amid Weak Growth
Sweden's central bank cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 2.5% on Thursday to support weak economic growth, despite November inflation falling to 1.6%, hinting at a potential further rate cut in the first half of 2025.
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28% Bias Score
Prince Andrew Skips Royal Christmas Lunch Amidst Spy Scandal
Prince Andrew, facing public criticism after alleged contact with a Chinese spy, skipped King Charles' pre-Christmas lunch on December 19th, while his daughters attended; he and his ex-wife will spend Christmas at Royal Lodge instead of Sandringham.
Prince Andrew Skips Royal Christmas Lunch Amidst Spy Scandal
Prince Andrew, facing public criticism after alleged contact with a Chinese spy, skipped King Charles' pre-Christmas lunch on December 19th, while his daughters attended; he and his ex-wife will spend Christmas at Royal Lodge instead of Sandringham.
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56% Bias Score
Biodegradable Sponge Shows Promise in Removing Microplastics
Chinese scientists created a biodegradable sponge from squid bones and cotton that removed up to 99.9% of microplastics in lab tests, offering a potential solution to the escalating global microplastic pollution crisis.
Biodegradable Sponge Shows Promise in Removing Microplastics
Chinese scientists created a biodegradable sponge from squid bones and cotton that removed up to 99.9% of microplastics in lab tests, offering a potential solution to the escalating global microplastic pollution crisis.
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44% Bias Score
Global Coal Use to Hit Record High in 2024
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that global coal use will reach a record high of 8.77 billion tons in 2024, driven mainly by China's electricity demand, despite warnings about climate change and pledges to transition away from fossil fuels.
Global Coal Use to Hit Record High in 2024
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that global coal use will reach a record high of 8.77 billion tons in 2024, driven mainly by China's electricity demand, despite warnings about climate change and pledges to transition away from fossil fuels.
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44% Bias Score