Hungary's Revised Growth Plan Approved by EU Commission
The European Commission conditionally approved Hungary's revised medium-term economic growth plan, which features reduced government spending to address concerns about the country's high budget deficit and public debt. The plan still exceeds EU targets, leading to an ongoing excessive deficit proced...
Hungary's Revised Growth Plan Approved by EU Commission
The European Commission conditionally approved Hungary's revised medium-term economic growth plan, which features reduced government spending to address concerns about the country's high budget deficit and public debt. The plan still exceeds EU targets, leading to an ongoing excessive deficit proced...
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36% Bias Score
Toyota Shares Drop After Subsidiary's \$1.6 Billion Emissions Fraud Settlement
Hino Motors, a Toyota subsidiary, pleaded guilty to emissions fraud, leading to a \$1.6 billion settlement and a 2.53% drop in Toyota's shares; the fraud involved years of fabricated emissions data.
Toyota Shares Drop After Subsidiary's \$1.6 Billion Emissions Fraud Settlement
Hino Motors, a Toyota subsidiary, pleaded guilty to emissions fraud, leading to a \$1.6 billion settlement and a 2.53% drop in Toyota's shares; the fraud involved years of fabricated emissions data.
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12% Bias Score
Aging America: Impact on Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth
America's aging population, with the median age rising from 30 in 1980 to 39 in 2022, is impacting entrepreneurship and social security, but immigration and housing policies could mitigate some negative effects.
Aging America: Impact on Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth
America's aging population, with the median age rising from 30 in 1980 to 39 in 2022, is impacting entrepreneurship and social security, but immigration and housing policies could mitigate some negative effects.
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48% Bias Score
World Bank Warns of U.S. Tariff Impact on Global Growth
The World Bank warns that U.S. tariffs could reduce global growth by 0.3 percentage points in 2025 and U.S. growth by 0.9 percentage points if retaliatory tariffs are imposed, while extending U.S. tax cuts could boost U.S. growth by 0.4 percentage points in 2026; the report also highlights weak grow...
World Bank Warns of U.S. Tariff Impact on Global Growth
The World Bank warns that U.S. tariffs could reduce global growth by 0.3 percentage points in 2025 and U.S. growth by 0.9 percentage points if retaliatory tariffs are imposed, while extending U.S. tax cuts could boost U.S. growth by 0.4 percentage points in 2026; the report also highlights weak grow...
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40% Bias Score
Slowest Global Growth in Six Years Forecast Amid US Tariff Fears
The World Bank forecasts 2.7% global economic growth in 2025, the slowest in six years, primarily due to US trade tariffs that could reduce growth further if retaliated against, hindering improvements in living standards.
Slowest Global Growth in Six Years Forecast Amid US Tariff Fears
The World Bank forecasts 2.7% global economic growth in 2025, the slowest in six years, primarily due to US trade tariffs that could reduce growth further if retaliated against, hindering improvements in living standards.
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44% Bias Score
Bank of England Poised for February Rate Cut Amid Weak Growth and Inflation
Following weaker inflation (2.5 percent in December) and slow economic growth (0.1 percent in November), the Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates in February 2025, a move supported by economists who point to the need to stimulate the economy.
Bank of England Poised for February Rate Cut Amid Weak Growth and Inflation
Following weaker inflation (2.5 percent in December) and slow economic growth (0.1 percent in November), the Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates in February 2025, a move supported by economists who point to the need to stimulate the economy.
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36% Bias Score
UK Chancellor Urges Regulators to Boost Growth After Disappointing GDP Figures
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves met with regulators on Thursday to discuss stimulating economic growth after November's disappointing 0.1 percent GDP increase, falling short of predictions and prompting concerns about the need for regulatory reform to address investment barriers and boost economic activ...
UK Chancellor Urges Regulators to Boost Growth After Disappointing GDP Figures
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves met with regulators on Thursday to discuss stimulating economic growth after November's disappointing 0.1 percent GDP increase, falling short of predictions and prompting concerns about the need for regulatory reform to address investment barriers and boost economic activ...
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40% Bias Score
Beijing's Economy Grows 5.2 Percent in 2024
In 2024, Beijing's GDP increased by 5.2 percent year-on-year, driven by growth in high-tech manufacturing, real estate market stabilization, and a surge in tourism; pharmaceutical and healthcare revenue surpassed $139 billion.
Beijing's Economy Grows 5.2 Percent in 2024
In 2024, Beijing's GDP increased by 5.2 percent year-on-year, driven by growth in high-tech manufacturing, real estate market stabilization, and a surge in tourism; pharmaceutical and healthcare revenue surpassed $139 billion.
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52% Bias Score
China's Invention Patent Industrialization Rate Reaches 53.3% in 2024
Chinese enterprises achieved a 53.3% industrialization rate for invention patents in 2024, a 2% rise from 2023, with SMEs and high-tech sectors leading the growth, indicating strong economic vitality and a commitment to green technology.
China's Invention Patent Industrialization Rate Reaches 53.3% in 2024
Chinese enterprises achieved a 53.3% industrialization rate for invention patents in 2024, a 2% rise from 2023, with SMEs and high-tech sectors leading the growth, indicating strong economic vitality and a commitment to green technology.
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40% Bias Score
China's Invention Patent Industrialization Rate Reaches Record High
In 2024, Chinese enterprises achieved a 53.3 percent industrialization rate for invention patents, a 2 percent increase from 2023, with SMEs and high-tech sectors significantly contributing to this growth, indicating economic vitality and technological progress.
China's Invention Patent Industrialization Rate Reaches Record High
In 2024, Chinese enterprises achieved a 53.3 percent industrialization rate for invention patents, a 2 percent increase from 2023, with SMEs and high-tech sectors significantly contributing to this growth, indicating economic vitality and technological progress.
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44% Bias Score
World Bank Forecasts Slow Global Growth Amidst Trade Tensions and Geopolitical Risks
The World Bank projects 2.7% global economic growth in 2025 and 2026, hindered by weaker US and Chinese performance, rising trade tensions, and geopolitical instability; developing economies face challenges in poverty reduction and income convergence.
World Bank Forecasts Slow Global Growth Amidst Trade Tensions and Geopolitical Risks
The World Bank projects 2.7% global economic growth in 2025 and 2026, hindered by weaker US and Chinese performance, rising trade tensions, and geopolitical instability; developing economies face challenges in poverty reduction and income convergence.
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48% Bias Score
UK Chancellor Urges Regulatory Reform for Growth: Experts Question Impact
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves urged regulators in various sectors to lessen restrictions to boost economic growth, but experts argue this is an oversimplification; significant growth hinges on broader government policies, not just regulatory adjustments.
UK Chancellor Urges Regulatory Reform for Growth: Experts Question Impact
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves urged regulators in various sectors to lessen restrictions to boost economic growth, but experts argue this is an oversimplification; significant growth hinges on broader government policies, not just regulatory adjustments.
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48% Bias Score