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US Franchise Industry Shows Resilience in 2024, Poised for Continued Growth in 2025
The US franchise industry in 2024 reached an estimated 821,000 establishments, contributing $890 billion to the economy (a 4.1% sales increase), despite economic challenges; growth was driven by home services, child-focused businesses, and the pet industry, while multi-unit expansion and new entrepr...
US Franchise Industry Shows Resilience in 2024, Poised for Continued Growth in 2025
The US franchise industry in 2024 reached an estimated 821,000 establishments, contributing $890 billion to the economy (a 4.1% sales increase), despite economic challenges; growth was driven by home services, child-focused businesses, and the pet industry, while multi-unit expansion and new entrepr...
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52% Bias Score
Greece's VAT Gap Narrows Significantly in 2022
Greece's VAT gap fell by 3.8 percentage points in 2022 to 13.7% of expected revenue, representing a €2.959 billion reduction and ranking fourth-best in the EU. This success is attributed to anti-tax evasion measures and potentially allows further tax cuts, though a significant gap remains.
Greece's VAT Gap Narrows Significantly in 2022
Greece's VAT gap fell by 3.8 percentage points in 2022 to 13.7% of expected revenue, representing a €2.959 billion reduction and ranking fourth-best in the EU. This success is attributed to anti-tax evasion measures and potentially allows further tax cuts, though a significant gap remains.
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24% Bias Score
International Markets Lag U.S. Equities Amidst Tariff Concerns and Slow Growth
International markets significantly lagged behind U.S. equities in 2024, with the iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (ACWX) up only 4.6% compared to the S&P 500's 26% gain; this is primarily due to a stronger dollar resulting from President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs, slow growth in Europe and China,...
International Markets Lag U.S. Equities Amidst Tariff Concerns and Slow Growth
International markets significantly lagged behind U.S. equities in 2024, with the iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (ACWX) up only 4.6% compared to the S&P 500's 26% gain; this is primarily due to a stronger dollar resulting from President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs, slow growth in Europe and China,...
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48% Bias Score
Global Hospitality Market Growth: Challenges and Opportunities
The global hospitality market is projected to grow significantly by 2024, driven by increased travel and demand recovery; however, the industry faces challenges that necessitate innovative solutions focused on sustainability, technology integration, and employee well-being.
Global Hospitality Market Growth: Challenges and Opportunities
The global hospitality market is projected to grow significantly by 2024, driven by increased travel and demand recovery; however, the industry faces challenges that necessitate innovative solutions focused on sustainability, technology integration, and employee well-being.
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32% Bias Score
Global Economic Growth Forecast Positive, but Latin American Insurtech Needs Collaboration
Mapfre Economics predicts 3.2% global economic growth and 4.2% inflation in 2024, with similar but slightly improved figures for 2025; however, Latin American Insurtech faces underfunding despite growing numbers of startups, highlighting the need for increased collaboration.
Global Economic Growth Forecast Positive, but Latin American Insurtech Needs Collaboration
Mapfre Economics predicts 3.2% global economic growth and 4.2% inflation in 2024, with similar but slightly improved figures for 2025; however, Latin American Insurtech faces underfunding despite growing numbers of startups, highlighting the need for increased collaboration.
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40% Bias Score
UK Inflation Rises to 2.6%, Dashes Rate Cut Hopes
UK inflation hit 2.6% in November, fueled by rising transport and core prices, dashing hopes for a rate cut and posing challenges for policymakers as wage growth adds to inflationary pressures.
UK Inflation Rises to 2.6%, Dashes Rate Cut Hopes
UK inflation hit 2.6% in November, fueled by rising transport and core prices, dashing hopes for a rate cut and posing challenges for policymakers as wage growth adds to inflationary pressures.
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40% Bias Score
Greek Economy Projected to Grow 2.2-2.4% in 2025
Greece's State Budget Office projects 2.2-2.4% economic growth in 2025, driven by private consumption and exports, with a realistic goal of €2.5 billion annually from reduced tax evasion; Q3 2024 saw 2.4% GDP growth.
Greek Economy Projected to Grow 2.2-2.4% in 2025
Greece's State Budget Office projects 2.2-2.4% economic growth in 2025, driven by private consumption and exports, with a realistic goal of €2.5 billion annually from reduced tax evasion; Q3 2024 saw 2.4% GDP growth.
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32% Bias Score
US New Vehicle Sales to Hit 2019 Highs in 2025
U.S. new light vehicle sales are expected to reach 16.3 million in 2025, exceeding 2024 projections of 15.9-16 million and marking the highest level since 2019, due to lower interest rates, increased affordability, and normalized inventories; however, potential tariffs and decreased automaker pricin...
US New Vehicle Sales to Hit 2019 Highs in 2025
U.S. new light vehicle sales are expected to reach 16.3 million in 2025, exceeding 2024 projections of 15.9-16 million and marking the highest level since 2019, due to lower interest rates, increased affordability, and normalized inventories; however, potential tariffs and decreased automaker pricin...
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40% Bias Score
France Faces Slow Growth and Rising Unemployment in 2025
France's economy is expected to experience weak growth (0.2%) in the first half of 2025 and rising unemployment (7.6%) by mid-year due to insufficient job creation and the impact of pension reform, while the employment rate is at a record high and self-employment is increasing.
France Faces Slow Growth and Rising Unemployment in 2025
France's economy is expected to experience weak growth (0.2%) in the first half of 2025 and rising unemployment (7.6%) by mid-year due to insufficient job creation and the impact of pension reform, while the employment rate is at a record high and self-employment is increasing.
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48% Bias Score
UK Inflation Rises to Eight-Month High, Adding Pressure on Bank of England
UK inflation hit a eight-month high of 2.6% in November 2024, exceeding the Bank of England's target, driven by rising fuel and grocery prices, and a tobacco duty increase, despite a record drop in airfares; this adds pressure on the Bank to keep interest rates unchanged amidst concerns about slowin...
UK Inflation Rises to Eight-Month High, Adding Pressure on Bank of England
UK inflation hit a eight-month high of 2.6% in November 2024, exceeding the Bank of England's target, driven by rising fuel and grocery prices, and a tobacco duty increase, despite a record drop in airfares; this adds pressure on the Bank to keep interest rates unchanged amidst concerns about slowin...
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48% Bias Score
UK Inflation Rises to 2.6% in November
UK inflation climbed to 2.6% in November, exceeding September's three-and-a-half-year low of 1.7%, driven by rising energy prices, a tight labor market, and recent government spending increases; the Bank of England is unlikely to cut interest rates in December.
UK Inflation Rises to 2.6% in November
UK inflation climbed to 2.6% in November, exceeding September's three-and-a-half-year low of 1.7%, driven by rising energy prices, a tight labor market, and recent government spending increases; the Bank of England is unlikely to cut interest rates in December.
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36% Bias Score
UK Inflation Rises to 2.6%, Interest Rates Unlikely to Fall
UK inflation increased to 2.6% in November, the fastest rate since March, due to higher petrol, diesel, tobacco, and other goods prices; despite this, the Bank of England is not expected to cut interest rates due to wage growth, though prices will likely remain higher than before.
UK Inflation Rises to 2.6%, Interest Rates Unlikely to Fall
UK inflation increased to 2.6% in November, the fastest rate since March, due to higher petrol, diesel, tobacco, and other goods prices; despite this, the Bank of England is not expected to cut interest rates due to wage growth, though prices will likely remain higher than before.
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36% Bias Score
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