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
Chile's Central Bank Forecasts Higher Inflation, Cautious Interest Rate Cuts
Chile's central bank projects 4.8% inflation for 2024, rising to 5% in early 2025 due to a stronger dollar and higher labor costs; GDP growth is projected at 1.5-2.5% for 2025-26, with interest rates cut to 5% but a potential pause in future cuts.
Chile's Central Bank Forecasts Higher Inflation, Cautious Interest Rate Cuts
Chile's central bank projects 4.8% inflation for 2024, rising to 5% in early 2025 due to a stronger dollar and higher labor costs; GDP growth is projected at 1.5-2.5% for 2025-26, with interest rates cut to 5% but a potential pause in future cuts.
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24% Bias Score
France's 2025 GDP Growth Cut to 0.9% Amidst Political Uncertainty
The Banque de France lowered its 2025 French GDP growth forecast to 0.9% due to political uncertainty and budget delays, projecting 7.8% unemployment and 1.6% inflation; growth is expected to rebound to 1.3% in 2026-2027.
France's 2025 GDP Growth Cut to 0.9% Amidst Political Uncertainty
The Banque de France lowered its 2025 French GDP growth forecast to 0.9% due to political uncertainty and budget delays, projecting 7.8% unemployment and 1.6% inflation; growth is expected to rebound to 1.3% in 2026-2027.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs Risk Triggering US Stagflation
President-elect Trump's planned tariffs on Mexican, Canadian, and Chinese imports risk triggering stagflation in the US, increasing inflation and potentially slowing economic growth, a scenario economists believe is more likely given the election results.
Trump Tariffs Risk Triggering US Stagflation
President-elect Trump's planned tariffs on Mexican, Canadian, and Chinese imports risk triggering stagflation in the US, increasing inflation and potentially slowing economic growth, a scenario economists believe is more likely given the election results.
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44% Bias Score
Greek ICT Sector Poised for Explosive Growth, Reaching €10 Billion by 2029
Deloitte's study projects Greece's ICT sector to exceed €10 billion by 2029, driven by AI, cybersecurity, and cloud, with public sector digitalization contributing significantly to its growth and efficiency gains; however, challenges remain in digital infrastructure and talent acquisition.
Greek ICT Sector Poised for Explosive Growth, Reaching €10 Billion by 2029
Deloitte's study projects Greece's ICT sector to exceed €10 billion by 2029, driven by AI, cybersecurity, and cloud, with public sector digitalization contributing significantly to its growth and efficiency gains; however, challenges remain in digital infrastructure and talent acquisition.
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36% Bias Score
China's Brand Powerhouse: From "Made in China" to "Created in China
China's brand value in the Brand Finance Global 500 surged from $62 billion with 13 brands in 2008 to $1.3 trillion with 72 brands in 2024, driven by a strategic shift from manufacturing to creating globally recognized brands, government support, and improved international standards.
China's Brand Powerhouse: From "Made in China" to "Created in China
China's brand value in the Brand Finance Global 500 surged from $62 billion with 13 brands in 2008 to $1.3 trillion with 72 brands in 2024, driven by a strategic shift from manufacturing to creating globally recognized brands, government support, and improved international standards.
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44% Bias Score
UK Inflation Reaches Eight-Month High at 2.6 Percent
UK inflation hit a eight-month high of 2.6 percent in November, exceeding the Bank of England's 2 percent target, driven by transport costs, though services inflation remained steady at 5 percent, offering some relief to the central bank.
UK Inflation Reaches Eight-Month High at 2.6 Percent
UK inflation hit a eight-month high of 2.6 percent in November, exceeding the Bank of England's 2 percent target, driven by transport costs, though services inflation remained steady at 5 percent, offering some relief to the central bank.
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32% Bias Score
Hospitality Market Growth and Future Trends
The global hospitality market is projected to grow to \$4,993.71 billion in 2024, driven by increased travel and demand recovery; Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management students predict significant changes by 2034, including AI integration, sustainable practices, and improved employee well-b...
Hospitality Market Growth and Future Trends
The global hospitality market is projected to grow to \$4,993.71 billion in 2024, driven by increased travel and demand recovery; Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management students predict significant changes by 2034, including AI integration, sustainable practices, and improved employee well-b...
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China Prioritizes Sci-Tech Innovation to Drive High-Quality Economic Growth
China's Central Economic Work Conference emphasized boosting sci-tech innovation to develop new productive forces, upgrade industries, and enhance global competitiveness, as experts highlight the need for increased investment in R&D and support for innovative companies.
China Prioritizes Sci-Tech Innovation to Drive High-Quality Economic Growth
China's Central Economic Work Conference emphasized boosting sci-tech innovation to develop new productive forces, upgrade industries, and enhance global competitiveness, as experts highlight the need for increased investment in R&D and support for innovative companies.
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40% Bias Score
China to Raise Budget Deficit to Record High Amid US Tariff Concerns
China will raise its budget deficit to 4 percent of GDP in 2024, a record high, to counteract the expected increase in US tariffs under a Trump administration, while maintaining a 5 percent GDP growth target for 2024 and 2025.
China to Raise Budget Deficit to Record High Amid US Tariff Concerns
China will raise its budget deficit to 4 percent of GDP in 2024, a record high, to counteract the expected increase in US tariffs under a Trump administration, while maintaining a 5 percent GDP growth target for 2024 and 2025.
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40% Bias Score
Greek Households Shift €19 Billion to Investment Products Amidst Low Interest Rates
Since early 2022, Greek households invested €19 billion in investment products, including €8 billion in mutual funds, due to economic recovery, investor confidence, and higher bond yields, a trend expected to continue pushing investors toward higher-risk assets.
Greek Households Shift €19 Billion to Investment Products Amidst Low Interest Rates
Since early 2022, Greek households invested €19 billion in investment products, including €8 billion in mutual funds, due to economic recovery, investor confidence, and higher bond yields, a trend expected to continue pushing investors toward higher-risk assets.
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44% Bias Score
Germany's Soaring Debt: Criticism of Economic Policies and Calls for Reform
Germany faces a growing national debt exceeding €100 billion for 2024-2025, with interest payments increasing tenfold to nearly €40 billion, prompting criticism of government economic policies and raising concerns about future financial stability and investment.
Germany's Soaring Debt: Criticism of Economic Policies and Calls for Reform
Germany faces a growing national debt exceeding €100 billion for 2024-2025, with interest payments increasing tenfold to nearly €40 billion, prompting criticism of government economic policies and raising concerns about future financial stability and investment.
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64% Bias Score