US National Debt: Risk Management, Not Moralizing
The US national debt has tripled to almost \$36 trillion in two decades, necessitating a shift in focus from the "good debt/bad debt" debate to effective risk management; the government's failure to fully exploit historically low interest rates is highlighted as a key risk.
US National Debt: Risk Management, Not Moralizing
The US national debt has tripled to almost \$36 trillion in two decades, necessitating a shift in focus from the "good debt/bad debt" debate to effective risk management; the government's failure to fully exploit historically low interest rates is highlighted as a key risk.
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44% Bias Score
China's Revised GDP Highlights Strong Economic Growth and Structural Transformation
China's 2023 GDP was revised upward to $17.7 trillion, reflecting robust economic growth and structural changes. The tertiary sector's contribution increased, and manufacturing saw significant expansion. Experts predict continued growth, dismissing pessimistic Western views.
China's Revised GDP Highlights Strong Economic Growth and Structural Transformation
China's 2023 GDP was revised upward to $17.7 trillion, reflecting robust economic growth and structural changes. The tertiary sector's contribution increased, and manufacturing saw significant expansion. Experts predict continued growth, dismissing pessimistic Western views.
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52% Bias Score
Online Holiday Sales Surge 6.7%, Outpacing In-Store Growth
Online holiday sales from November 1st to December 24th increased by 6.7% compared to last year, exceeding in-store sales growth (2.9%) and the projected overall increase of 3.2%, driven by online discounts and convenient options offered by retailers.
Online Holiday Sales Surge 6.7%, Outpacing In-Store Growth
Online holiday sales from November 1st to December 24th increased by 6.7% compared to last year, exceeding in-store sales growth (2.9%) and the projected overall increase of 3.2%, driven by online discounts and convenient options offered by retailers.
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48% Bias Score
China's Economic Census: 52.7% Surge in Businesses, 11.9% Employment Growth
China's fifth national economic census, completed in 2023, shows a 52.7% increase in legal entities and an 11.9% rise in employment in secondary and tertiary industries since 2018, incorporating the digital economy for the first time, with a 0.47% error rate.
China's Economic Census: 52.7% Surge in Businesses, 11.9% Employment Growth
China's fifth national economic census, completed in 2023, shows a 52.7% increase in legal entities and an 11.9% rise in employment in secondary and tertiary industries since 2018, incorporating the digital economy for the first time, with a 0.47% error rate.
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52% Bias Score
Booming European Veterinary Market: \$40 Billion and Growing
Driven by increased pet ownership and high spending on advanced veterinary services like pacemakers and brain surgery, the \$40 billion European veterinary market is booming, with projected 6.4% growth until 2027, presenting significant investment opportunities despite a global shortage of veterinar...
Booming European Veterinary Market: \$40 Billion and Growing
Driven by increased pet ownership and high spending on advanced veterinary services like pacemakers and brain surgery, the \$40 billion European veterinary market is booming, with projected 6.4% growth until 2027, presenting significant investment opportunities despite a global shortage of veterinar...
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40% Bias Score
China's Digital Economy: 2023 Census Reveals $6.74 Trillion Revenue and 36 Million Jobs
China's fifth national economic census reveals 2.92 million businesses in key digital economy industries employed 36.16 million people in 2023, generating 48.45 trillion yuan (about $6.74 trillion) in revenue, with the application of digital technologies being the largest employer.
China's Digital Economy: 2023 Census Reveals $6.74 Trillion Revenue and 36 Million Jobs
China's fifth national economic census reveals 2.92 million businesses in key digital economy industries employed 36.16 million people in 2023, generating 48.45 trillion yuan (about $6.74 trillion) in revenue, with the application of digital technologies being the largest employer.
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44% Bias Score
Changbai Mountain's Tourism Boom: 260% Visitor Increase Fuels 9.4% GDP Growth
Changbai Mountain in Jilin province achieved a 9.4 percent GDP increase in 2023, driven by a 260.45 percent surge in tourism to over 2.7 million visitors, exceeding 3 million in the first three quarters of 2024, resulting from strategic branding as a summer and winter destination and international r...
Changbai Mountain's Tourism Boom: 260% Visitor Increase Fuels 9.4% GDP Growth
Changbai Mountain in Jilin province achieved a 9.4 percent GDP increase in 2023, driven by a 260.45 percent surge in tourism to over 2.7 million visitors, exceeding 3 million in the first three quarters of 2024, resulting from strategic branding as a summer and winter destination and international r...
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40% Bias Score
EU Unfazed by Trump's LNG Import Warning
Trump warned the EU to significantly increase US LNG imports or face tariffs; however, the EU is expected to comply, as this aligns with its energy diversification strategy away from Russia, with the European Commission President stating that this would be more cost-effective.
EU Unfazed by Trump's LNG Import Warning
Trump warned the EU to significantly increase US LNG imports or face tariffs; however, the EU is expected to comply, as this aligns with its energy diversification strategy away from Russia, with the European Commission President stating that this would be more cost-effective.
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44% Bias Score
Slowdown in Spanish Retail Sales Growth in November Despite Strong Third Quarter
Spanish year-on-year retail sales increased by only 1% in November, down from October's 3.4% and below analyst predictions, primarily due to decreased food and non-food spending; however, the third quarter showed a 4.5% rise in consumer goods spending.
Slowdown in Spanish Retail Sales Growth in November Despite Strong Third Quarter
Spanish year-on-year retail sales increased by only 1% in November, down from October's 3.4% and below analyst predictions, primarily due to decreased food and non-food spending; however, the third quarter showed a 4.5% rise in consumer goods spending.
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20% Bias Score
Padma Bridge Rail Link Opens, Boosting Bangladesh's Economy
Bangladesh inaugurated the 170-kilometer Padma Bridge Rail Link, a Belt and Road Initiative project built by China Railway Group and funded by the Export-Import Bank of China, on Tuesday, reducing Dhaka-Jashore travel time from 10 to 3 hours and benefiting 80 million people.
Padma Bridge Rail Link Opens, Boosting Bangladesh's Economy
Bangladesh inaugurated the 170-kilometer Padma Bridge Rail Link, a Belt and Road Initiative project built by China Railway Group and funded by the Export-Import Bank of China, on Tuesday, reducing Dhaka-Jashore travel time from 10 to 3 hours and benefiting 80 million people.
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60% Bias Score
U.S. Holiday Spending Surges Despite High Interest Rates
Mastercard SpendingPulse data reveals a 3.8% increase in U.S. retail sales from November 1st to December 24th, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, exceeding expectations and driven by online shopping and a search for value.
U.S. Holiday Spending Surges Despite High Interest Rates
Mastercard SpendingPulse data reveals a 3.8% increase in U.S. retail sales from November 1st to December 24th, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, exceeding expectations and driven by online shopping and a search for value.
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40% Bias Score
Booming European Veterinary Market Driven by Increased Pet Ownership and Premium Care
Driven by a surge in pet ownership during the COVID-19 pandemic and a willingness to invest in premium pet care, the European veterinary market, valued at $40 billion, is expected to grow by 6.4% until 2027, with advanced services such as pacemakers and brain surgeries driving further expansion.
Booming European Veterinary Market Driven by Increased Pet Ownership and Premium Care
Driven by a surge in pet ownership during the COVID-19 pandemic and a willingness to invest in premium pet care, the European veterinary market, valued at $40 billion, is expected to grow by 6.4% until 2027, with advanced services such as pacemakers and brain surgeries driving further expansion.
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44% Bias Score