China Increases Government Investment to Boost Domestic Demand
China's 2024 budget earmarks $95.9 billion for investment, a 2.94 percent increase from 2023, aiming to counter trade protectionism's impact by boosting domestic demand and addressing challenges in project quality, debt, and private investment.
China Increases Government Investment to Boost Domestic Demand
China's 2024 budget earmarks $95.9 billion for investment, a 2.94 percent increase from 2023, aiming to counter trade protectionism's impact by boosting domestic demand and addressing challenges in project quality, debt, and private investment.
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40% Bias Score
China's 2024 Economic Success: Growth, Innovation, and Global Cooperation
Despite global complexities, China's 2024 economy thrived, exceeding GDP projections at over 130 trillion Yuan RMB and achieving near 5 percent growth fueled by innovation in new energy vehicles and high-tech sectors, while emphasizing international cooperation.
China's 2024 Economic Success: Growth, Innovation, and Global Cooperation
Despite global complexities, China's 2024 economy thrived, exceeding GDP projections at over 130 trillion Yuan RMB and achieving near 5 percent growth fueled by innovation in new energy vehicles and high-tech sectors, while emphasizing international cooperation.
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60% Bias Score
Market Soars on First Trading Day of 2025
On January 1st, 2025, major stock market indices surged, fueled by gains in cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin above \$96,000), meme stocks (impacted by Roaring Kitty's posts), and semiconductor stocks; the Dow rose over 300 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained 0.7%.
Market Soars on First Trading Day of 2025
On January 1st, 2025, major stock market indices surged, fueled by gains in cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin above \$96,000), meme stocks (impacted by Roaring Kitty's posts), and semiconductor stocks; the Dow rose over 300 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained 0.7%.
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56% Bias Score
China Concludes 2024 with Strong Economic Growth and Technological Advancements
In 2024, China's economy grew to over 130 trillion yuan, marked by progress in AI, space exploration, and social welfare, bolstering national pride and international standing.
China Concludes 2024 with Strong Economic Growth and Technological Advancements
In 2024, China's economy grew to over 130 trillion yuan, marked by progress in AI, space exploration, and social welfare, bolstering national pride and international standing.
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64% Bias Score
Wall Street Forecasts 14.8% S\u0026P 500 Growth in 2025 Amidst Uncertainty
Wall Street analysts predict a 14.8% rise in the S\u0026P 500 in 2025, driven by economic growth and a business-friendly administration, but face uncertainties due to potential tariffs, inflation, and geopolitical risks.
Wall Street Forecasts 14.8% S\u0026P 500 Growth in 2025 Amidst Uncertainty
Wall Street analysts predict a 14.8% rise in the S\u0026P 500 in 2025, driven by economic growth and a business-friendly administration, but face uncertainties due to potential tariffs, inflation, and geopolitical risks.
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40% Bias Score
China Prioritizes Consumption Boost in 2025 Economic Policy
China's economic policy for 2025 prioritizes boosting domestic consumption through measures like issuing new bonds, implementing a moderately accommodative monetary policy, lowering interest rates, and increasing fiscal spending, aiming to address insufficient domestic demand and a relatively low co...
China Prioritizes Consumption Boost in 2025 Economic Policy
China's economic policy for 2025 prioritizes boosting domestic consumption through measures like issuing new bonds, implementing a moderately accommodative monetary policy, lowering interest rates, and increasing fiscal spending, aiming to address insufficient domestic demand and a relatively low co...
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40% Bias Score
China's Rising IP Power Fuels Economic Growth and Global Competitiveness
China's emphasis on intellectual property rights is boosting economic growth and international competitiveness, as seen in successful patent defenses, increased patent filings by enterprises, and government initiatives to support companies in managing international IP disputes.
China's Rising IP Power Fuels Economic Growth and Global Competitiveness
China's emphasis on intellectual property rights is boosting economic growth and international competitiveness, as seen in successful patent defenses, increased patent filings by enterprises, and government initiatives to support companies in managing international IP disputes.
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Youth Unemployment Fuels Public Sector Job Rush
In Spain, 75% of young people under 25 are now seeking public sector jobs, up from 14.7% a year ago, driven by 28.6% youth unemployment, the highest in the EU, despite higher average salaries in the public sector (€2,835 vs €1,957 private).
Spanish Youth Unemployment Fuels Public Sector Job Rush
In Spain, 75% of young people under 25 are now seeking public sector jobs, up from 14.7% a year ago, driven by 28.6% youth unemployment, the highest in the EU, despite higher average salaries in the public sector (€2,835 vs €1,957 private).
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60% Bias Score
Russia's War-Fueled Economic Growth Slows, Raising Stagflation Fears
Despite Russia's economy showing 3.5-4% growth in 2024 due to military spending and adaptation to sanctions, this is slowing, with the Central Bank predicting 0.5-1.5% growth in 2025, raising concerns of stagflation as military spending surpasses 8% of GDP.
Russia's War-Fueled Economic Growth Slows, Raising Stagflation Fears
Despite Russia's economy showing 3.5-4% growth in 2024 due to military spending and adaptation to sanctions, this is slowing, with the Central Bank predicting 0.5-1.5% growth in 2025, raising concerns of stagflation as military spending surpasses 8% of GDP.
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52% Bias Score
Apple Leads as World's Most Valuable Company in 2024, Driven by Tech Sector Growth
In 2024, Apple remained the world's most valuable company with a $3.8 trillion market cap, followed by Microsoft and Nvidia, whose 174% surge was driven by AI. The technology sector dominated, while energy companies underperformed.
Apple Leads as World's Most Valuable Company in 2024, Driven by Tech Sector Growth
In 2024, Apple remained the world's most valuable company with a $3.8 trillion market cap, followed by Microsoft and Nvidia, whose 174% surge was driven by AI. The technology sector dominated, while energy companies underperformed.
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40% Bias Score
India's IPO Boom: Can Higher Education Keep Pace?
India's IPO market has overtaken China's, but concerns exist about whether its higher education system can provide the necessary skilled workforce; challenges include uneven quality, faculty shortages, and limited research output.
India's IPO Boom: Can Higher Education Keep Pace?
India's IPO market has overtaken China's, but concerns exist about whether its higher education system can provide the necessary skilled workforce; challenges include uneven quality, faculty shortages, and limited research output.
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24% Bias Score
US Stocks Achieve Record Back-to-Back Gains in 2024
US stocks experienced a stellar year in 2024, with the S&P 500 gaining over 24%, marking its best back-to-back performance since 1997-98, driven by cooling inflation, strong consumer spending, robust tech earnings, and President Trump's reelection.
US Stocks Achieve Record Back-to-Back Gains in 2024
US stocks experienced a stellar year in 2024, with the S&P 500 gaining over 24%, marking its best back-to-back performance since 1997-98, driven by cooling inflation, strong consumer spending, robust tech earnings, and President Trump's reelection.
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44% Bias Score