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Coalition Budget Plan: Short-Term Deficit Increase, Long-Term Improvement Projected

The Coalition's election plan forecasts a $7.9 billion increase in federal budget deficits over the next two years, followed by a $13.9 billion improvement over the next four years, achieved through reduced government spending and a hiring freeze impacting 41,000 public servants.

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Ukraine and US Agree to Separate Future Mineral Deal from Past Aid

Ukraine and the US agreed not to consider past US aid in their upcoming mineral resources agreement, as announced by Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on April 27th following talks with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen during the World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings; the agreement needs Ukraini...

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Surge in US Bankruptcy Inquiries Signals Potential Economic Crisis

The number of Americans considering bankruptcy is soaring to its highest level since before the pandemic due to record debt levels, persistent inflation, and high interest rates, potentially signaling a major wave of filings in the coming months.

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5 Million Americans Face Student Loan Collections Resumption on May 5

The Department of Education announced that on May 5, 2024, it will resume collections on defaulted student loans for approximately 5 million borrowers, marking the end of a pandemic-related pause and raising concerns about the impact of staff cuts within the department.

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Economic Slowdown in Baden-Württemberg Expected to Increase Over-Indebtedness

Amidst a weakening economy and job losses in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, social welfare organizations predict a future rise in over-indebted individuals, although current debt counseling centers haven't yet seen a significant increase; in 2022, approximately 620,000 people (6.7 percent of adults) we...

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Rogers Stock Plummets Amidst Telecom Competition and High Debt

Rogers Communications Inc. stock has fallen 53 percent over three years, underperforming competitors amid intense wireless competition and high debt (nearly $42 billion by end of 2024), despite a 5.7 percent dividend yield and recent asset sales; first-quarter results are expected April 23.

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IMF's \$20 Billion Loan to Argentina Sparks Controversy

The IMF controversially loaned Argentina \$20 billion despite its history of defaults, largely due to the influence of President Javier Milei, who enjoys close ties with Donald Trump, raising serious questions about the fund's impartiality and potentially leading to further economic instability in A...

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German Public Fears Negative Impact of Government Debt on Younger Generations

A YouGov poll shows 61% of Germans fear the new Union-SPD government's planned massive debt increase will negatively affect younger generations, with concerns about pension burdens and a lack of trust in the government to represent younger generations' interests.

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Federal Student Loan Collections to Resume in May

The Department of Education will resume collecting on defaulted federal student loans in May 2024, affecting 4 million borrowers and addressing $1.6 trillion in outstanding debt, while also seeking Congressional collaboration on higher education reform.

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Belarus's Cement Industry: A $1 Billion Modernization Failure

Three Belarusian cement plants, modernized with over $1 billion in Chinese loans, are operating at a loss due to overestimated demand and failed export predictions, leading to massive debt and government bailouts.

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Le Maire Proposes European Debt Pooling to Boost Euro

Former French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire proposed pooling European debt exceeding 50% to strengthen the euro against the weakening dollar, suggesting a unified European debt instrument and accelerated digital euro implementation to counter US influence.

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Coercive 1825 Indemnity Bankrupts Haiti

In 1825, Haiti was coerced into paying France 150 million gold francs—three years of its budget—as compensation to former colonists, resulting in decades of economic exploitation and establishing a model for future neo-colonial practices.

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56% Bias Score

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