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U.S. Q2 GDP Growth Revised Upward to 2.4%, Exceeding Expectations
Revised data from the Commerce Department shows the U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.4% in the second quarter of 2024, exceeding initial estimates and surprising economists, driven by increased consumer spending; concurrently, jobless claims fell to 218,000.
U.S. Q2 GDP Growth Revised Upward to 2.4%, Exceeding Expectations
Revised data from the Commerce Department shows the U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.4% in the second quarter of 2024, exceeding initial estimates and surprising economists, driven by increased consumer spending; concurrently, jobless claims fell to 218,000.
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32% Bias Score
Weakening Indonesian Purchasing Power Fuels "Rohana" and "Rojali" Trend
Amidst Indonesia's robust GDP growth, declining sales at physical stores and rising online shopping reflect weakening purchasing power among Indonesians, forcing many to become "Rohana" (window shoppers) and "Rojali" (rare buyers).
Weakening Indonesian Purchasing Power Fuels "Rohana" and "Rojali" Trend
Amidst Indonesia's robust GDP growth, declining sales at physical stores and rising online shopping reflect weakening purchasing power among Indonesians, forcing many to become "Rohana" (window shoppers) and "Rojali" (rare buyers).
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28% Bias Score
China's Booming Outdoor Recreation Industry
As China's National Day holiday approaches, a surge in outdoor recreation is boosting consumer spending and revitalizing the economy, driven by post-pandemic desires for open spaces and supported by government initiatives and brand investments.
China's Booming Outdoor Recreation Industry
As China's National Day holiday approaches, a surge in outdoor recreation is boosting consumer spending and revitalizing the economy, driven by post-pandemic desires for open spaces and supported by government initiatives and brand investments.
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16% Bias Score
US Retail Sales Rise Despite Economic Concerns
US retail sales increased 0.6% in August, exceeding expectations despite a slowing labor market, higher tariffs, and declining consumer sentiment.
US Retail Sales Rise Despite Economic Concerns
US retail sales increased 0.6% in August, exceeding expectations despite a slowing labor market, higher tariffs, and declining consumer sentiment.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Consumer Spending Remains Sluggish Amidst Uncertainty
In the first half of 2024, Dutch consumer spending remained stagnant due to low consumer confidence stemming from high inflation, inflation expectations, and geopolitical uncertainty, although uncertainty has decreased for three consecutive months.
Dutch Consumer Spending Remains Sluggish Amidst Uncertainty
In the first half of 2024, Dutch consumer spending remained stagnant due to low consumer confidence stemming from high inflation, inflation expectations, and geopolitical uncertainty, although uncertainty has decreased for three consecutive months.
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16% Bias Score
French Households Face Decreasing Purchasing Power Amidst Tax Increases
Despite higher-than-average European purchasing power gains in 2024, French household purchasing power is projected to decrease by 0.1% and 0.7% in the next two six-month periods, primarily due to increased taxation and a decrease in property income, according to a recent INSEE report.
French Households Face Decreasing Purchasing Power Amidst Tax Increases
Despite higher-than-average European purchasing power gains in 2024, French household purchasing power is projected to decrease by 0.1% and 0.7% in the next two six-month periods, primarily due to increased taxation and a decrease in property income, according to a recent INSEE report.
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44% Bias Score
US Q2 GDP Growth Revised Upward to 3.8%
The US Commerce Department's third GDP estimate shows a 3.8% annualized growth rate for Q2 2025, driven by increased consumer spending and falling imports, defying expectations of a slowdown amidst economic uncertainty.
US Q2 GDP Growth Revised Upward to 3.8%
The US Commerce Department's third GDP estimate shows a 3.8% annualized growth rate for Q2 2025, driven by increased consumer spending and falling imports, defying expectations of a slowdown amidst economic uncertainty.
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28% Bias Score
US GDP Growth Revised Upward to 3.8% in Q2 2025, Defying Economic Slowdown
The US Commerce Department's final estimate shows the US economy grew at an annualized rate of 3.8% in Q2 2025, exceeding preliminary estimates due to stronger consumer spending and offsetting import declines, defying concerns of a recession despite a slowing labor market.
US GDP Growth Revised Upward to 3.8% in Q2 2025, Defying Economic Slowdown
The US Commerce Department's final estimate shows the US economy grew at an annualized rate of 3.8% in Q2 2025, exceeding preliminary estimates due to stronger consumer spending and offsetting import declines, defying concerns of a recession despite a slowing labor market.
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24% Bias Score
US Tourism in 2025: Decline in Spending by International Visitors
In 2025, the US tourism sector faces a decline in spending by international visitors, projected to fall from US\$181 billion in 2024 to under US\$169 billion, due to stricter border policies, negative country perception, unfavorable exchange rates, and higher accommodation costs.
US Tourism in 2025: Decline in Spending by International Visitors
In 2025, the US tourism sector faces a decline in spending by international visitors, projected to fall from US\$181 billion in 2024 to under US\$169 billion, due to stricter border policies, negative country perception, unfavorable exchange rates, and higher accommodation costs.
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16% Bias Score
Espresso Price Surge in Italy: A 2 Euro Cup by 2025?
Rising costs, including climate change impacts on harvests and increased energy and logistics expenses, could push the average price of an espresso in Italy to €2 by the end of 2025, a significant increase from €0.87 in 2020, potentially changing its cultural significance.
Espresso Price Surge in Italy: A 2 Euro Cup by 2025?
Rising costs, including climate change impacts on harvests and increased energy and logistics expenses, could push the average price of an espresso in Italy to €2 by the end of 2025, a significant increase from €0.87 in 2020, potentially changing its cultural significance.
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16% Bias Score
Greek Economic Measures Fall Short, Survey Shows
A survey by MRB for the Athens Chamber of Commerce reveals that 2/3 of Attica residents find their income insufficient, 73.1% see no substantial support for small businesses from recent government announcements, and 59.8% view the measures negatively.
Greek Economic Measures Fall Short, Survey Shows
A survey by MRB for the Athens Chamber of Commerce reveals that 2/3 of Attica residents find their income insufficient, 73.1% see no substantial support for small businesses from recent government announcements, and 59.8% view the measures negatively.
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32% Bias Score
Rising Black Unemployment Underscores US Economic Slowdown
August's jobs report revealed a 7.5% unemployment rate for Black workers, the highest since October 2021, foreshadowing a broader economic slowdown and disproportionately impacting Black-owned businesses.
Rising Black Unemployment Underscores US Economic Slowdown
August's jobs report revealed a 7.5% unemployment rate for Black workers, the highest since October 2021, foreshadowing a broader economic slowdown and disproportionately impacting Black-owned businesses.
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40% Bias Score
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