Inflation Meets Expectations, Nasdaq Hits Record High Amidst Global Economic Uncertainty
U.S. inflation increased to 2.7% in November, meeting forecasts; the Nasdaq Composite surpassed 20,000 points, driven by tech giants like Alphabet and Tesla; OPEC lowered its global oil demand growth forecast for the fifth consecutive month; South Korea's stock market underperformance persists amids...
Inflation Meets Expectations, Nasdaq Hits Record High Amidst Global Economic Uncertainty
U.S. inflation increased to 2.7% in November, meeting forecasts; the Nasdaq Composite surpassed 20,000 points, driven by tech giants like Alphabet and Tesla; OPEC lowered its global oil demand growth forecast for the fifth consecutive month; South Korea's stock market underperformance persists amids...
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56% Bias Score
FBI Director Wray to Resign; Trump Nominates Controversial Successor
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation, effective January 2025, following President Biden's first term. Attorney General Merrick Garland lauded Wray's dedication to the FBI's independence. President Trump intends to nominate Kash Patel, a controversial figure, as Wray's successor.
FBI Director Wray to Resign; Trump Nominates Controversial Successor
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation, effective January 2025, following President Biden's first term. Attorney General Merrick Garland lauded Wray's dedication to the FBI's independence. President Trump intends to nominate Kash Patel, a controversial figure, as Wray's successor.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's VOA Pick Sparks Concerns Over Editorial Independence
President-elect Trump announced Kari Lake, a media critic and election denier, as his choice for the next director of Voice of America (VOA), sparking concerns among VOA journalists about potential interference in the outlet's editorial independence, despite existing legal safeguards intended to pre...
Trump's VOA Pick Sparks Concerns Over Editorial Independence
President-elect Trump announced Kari Lake, a media critic and election denier, as his choice for the next director of Voice of America (VOA), sparking concerns among VOA journalists about potential interference in the outlet's editorial independence, despite existing legal safeguards intended to pre...
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Threat Shakes North American Trade
Donald Trump threatens to impose high tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada on his first day back in office in January, citing their failure to prevent illegal migration and drug trafficking; economists warn of severe economic damage, especially for Mexico, which has close ties to the U.S. econo...
Trump's Tariff Threat Shakes North American Trade
Donald Trump threatens to impose high tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada on his first day back in office in January, citing their failure to prevent illegal migration and drug trafficking; economists warn of severe economic damage, especially for Mexico, which has close ties to the U.S. econo...
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32% Bias Score
Trump Nominates Newlin as US Ambassador to Colombia
Donald Trump nominated former Florida detective and lawyer Daniel Newlin as US ambassador to Colombia; Newlin, a major campaign donor with 28 years at the Orange County Sheriff's Office, will need Senate confirmation and will replace Francisco Palmieri.
Trump Nominates Newlin as US Ambassador to Colombia
Donald Trump nominated former Florida detective and lawyer Daniel Newlin as US ambassador to Colombia; Newlin, a major campaign donor with 28 years at the Orange County Sheriff's Office, will need Senate confirmation and will replace Francisco Palmieri.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Named Time's Person of the Year for Second Time
Donald Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange today after being named Time magazine's 2024 Person of the Year, his second time receiving the honor, following his 2016 win.
Trump Named Time's Person of the Year for Second Time
Donald Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange today after being named Time magazine's 2024 Person of the Year, his second time receiving the honor, following his 2016 win.
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52% Bias Score
Elon Musk's Net Worth Tops \$400 Billion Amidst Political Influence Concerns
Elon Musk's net worth exceeded \$400 billion following a surge in Tesla's stock price linked to Donald Trump's election and a \$1.25 billion SpaceX stock purchase; this makes him the largest political donor in recent US history, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
Elon Musk's Net Worth Tops \$400 Billion Amidst Political Influence Concerns
Elon Musk's net worth exceeded \$400 billion following a surge in Tesla's stock price linked to Donald Trump's election and a \$1.25 billion SpaceX stock purchase; this makes him the largest political donor in recent US history, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
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40% Bias Score
Ernst Faces GOP Pressure Over Hegseth Nomination
Senator Joni Ernst faced intense pressure, including primary challenge threats, for her initial hesitation to support President Trump's choice, Pete Hegseth, for defense secretary; this highlights Trump's considerable sway over the GOP and the potential ramifications for lawmakers opposing his nomin...
Ernst Faces GOP Pressure Over Hegseth Nomination
Senator Joni Ernst faced intense pressure, including primary challenge threats, for her initial hesitation to support President Trump's choice, Pete Hegseth, for defense secretary; this highlights Trump's considerable sway over the GOP and the potential ramifications for lawmakers opposing his nomin...
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64% Bias Score
Trump Suggests Kari Lake for Voice of America Director
President-elect Donald Trump announced Kari Lake, a conservative media personality and election denier, as his choice for Voice of America director, despite established procedures and concerns from VOA staff about potential interference and politicization of the news outlet.
Trump Suggests Kari Lake for Voice of America Director
President-elect Donald Trump announced Kari Lake, a conservative media personality and election denier, as his choice for Voice of America director, despite established procedures and concerns from VOA staff about potential interference and politicization of the news outlet.
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36% Bias Score
Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump's Inaugural Fund
Meta donated $1 million to Donald Trump's inaugural fund, marking a significant shift after years of strained relations, including accusations of censorship and account suspensions, culminating in recent meetings and phone calls between Mark Zuckerberg and Donald Trump.
Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump's Inaugural Fund
Meta donated $1 million to Donald Trump's inaugural fund, marking a significant shift after years of strained relations, including accusations of censorship and account suspensions, culminating in recent meetings and phone calls between Mark Zuckerberg and Donald Trump.
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56% Bias Score
WGC: Moderate Gold Price Growth Projected for 2025
The World Gold Council (WGC) projects a more moderate increase in gold prices in 2025, contingent on current market expectations, following a 25% price surge in 2024 driven by central bank purchases and safe-haven demand amidst global uncertainty.
WGC: Moderate Gold Price Growth Projected for 2025
The World Gold Council (WGC) projects a more moderate increase in gold prices in 2025, contingent on current market expectations, following a 25% price surge in 2024 driven by central bank purchases and safe-haven demand amidst global uncertainty.
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36% Bias Score
Canadian Provinces Divided on Retaliatory Trade Measures Against U.S. Tariffs
Faced with President-elect Trump's threatened tariffs, Ontario proposed halting electricity exports to the U.S., while Alberta and Quebec rejected this, highlighting a division in Canadian trade strategy; Ontario exported 13.9 million megawatt-hours of electricity to the U.S. in 2023.
Canadian Provinces Divided on Retaliatory Trade Measures Against U.S. Tariffs
Faced with President-elect Trump's threatened tariffs, Ontario proposed halting electricity exports to the U.S., while Alberta and Quebec rejected this, highlighting a division in Canadian trade strategy; Ontario exported 13.9 million megawatt-hours of electricity to the U.S. in 2023.
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40% Bias Score