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France's Public Deficit Lower Than Expected, But Remains High
France's 2024 public deficit totaled €169.6 billion (5.8% of GDP), lower than projected due to increased tax revenue and slower spending growth; however, this remains nearly double the Eurozone target, and France's public debt increased to 113% of GDP.
France's Public Deficit Lower Than Expected, But Remains High
France's 2024 public deficit totaled €169.6 billion (5.8% of GDP), lower than projected due to increased tax revenue and slower spending growth; however, this remains nearly double the Eurozone target, and France's public debt increased to 113% of GDP.
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44% Bias Score
UK Retail Sales Defy Expectations Despite Looming Economic Headwinds
British retail sales unexpectedly rose 1 percent in February, defying forecasts, with household goods stores seeing their strongest growth in nearly four years; however, upcoming tax increases threaten future sales.
UK Retail Sales Defy Expectations Despite Looming Economic Headwinds
British retail sales unexpectedly rose 1 percent in February, defying forecasts, with household goods stores seeing their strongest growth in nearly four years; however, upcoming tax increases threaten future sales.
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44% Bias Score
U.K.'s Post-Brexit Visa System Hindering Business Recruitment
The U.K.'s post-Brexit Skilled Worker Visa system, designed to manage skilled labor immigration, is creating significant difficulties for businesses trying to recruit foreign workers due to its complexity, according to David Winnie, a partner at Gilson Gray.
U.K.'s Post-Brexit Visa System Hindering Business Recruitment
The U.K.'s post-Brexit Skilled Worker Visa system, designed to manage skilled labor immigration, is creating significant difficulties for businesses trying to recruit foreign workers due to its complexity, according to David Winnie, a partner at Gilson Gray.
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44% Bias Score
Next Tops £1 Billion in Profit, Despite UK Economic Headwinds
Next, Britain's largest clothing retailer, reported pre-tax profits of £1.01 billion for the year ending January 2025, a 10.1% increase driven by strong online sales and acquisitions, despite upcoming tax increases impacting consumer spending.
Next Tops £1 Billion in Profit, Despite UK Economic Headwinds
Next, Britain's largest clothing retailer, reported pre-tax profits of £1.01 billion for the year ending January 2025, a 10.1% increase driven by strong online sales and acquisitions, despite upcoming tax increases impacting consumer spending.
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40% Bias Score
LBBW Upgrades Baden-Württemberg 2026 Growth Forecast to 1.4 Percent
LBBW upgraded its Baden-Württemberg 2026 real GDP growth forecast to 1.4 percent from 0.5 percent, citing positive effects from special funds and automotive optimism, but cautioned about uncertainties from US policies and geopolitical factors; a negative 0.7 percent growth is projected for 2025.
LBBW Upgrades Baden-Württemberg 2026 Growth Forecast to 1.4 Percent
LBBW upgraded its Baden-Württemberg 2026 real GDP growth forecast to 1.4 percent from 0.5 percent, citing positive effects from special funds and automotive optimism, but cautioned about uncertainties from US policies and geopolitical factors; a negative 0.7 percent growth is projected for 2025.
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24% Bias Score
LBBW Upgrades Baden-Württemberg's 2026 GDP Growth Forecast to 1.4 Percent
The Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW) projects a 1.4 percent real GDP growth for Baden-Württemberg in 2026, revised upward from 0.5 percent due to defense and infrastructure spending and increased automotive optimism, but warns that failure to solve structural problems will lead to long-term stagn...
LBBW Upgrades Baden-Württemberg's 2026 GDP Growth Forecast to 1.4 Percent
The Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW) projects a 1.4 percent real GDP growth for Baden-Württemberg in 2026, revised upward from 0.5 percent due to defense and infrastructure spending and increased automotive optimism, but warns that failure to solve structural problems will lead to long-term stagn...
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36% Bias Score
Europe's China Strategy: A Complex Economic Equation
Despite China being the EU's second-largest trading partner (€739 billion surplus in 2023 and €6.4 billion in European investment), its economic slowdown, focus on domestic markets, and trade practices hinder it from fully replacing the US as a key trading partner for Europe.
Europe's China Strategy: A Complex Economic Equation
Despite China being the EU's second-largest trading partner (€739 billion surplus in 2023 and €6.4 billion in European investment), its economic slowdown, focus on domestic markets, and trade practices hinder it from fully replacing the US as a key trading partner for Europe.
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48% Bias Score
Mansion House Reforms Need Overhaul to Boost UK Growth: Peel Hunt
Peel Hunt warns that the Mansion House reforms, aiming to increase UK pension fund investment in unlisted equities to 5% by 2030, are insufficient to boost economic growth, citing the current 4% allocation, a decline in domestic listings, and only five IPOs raising over £10 million since 2025.
Mansion House Reforms Need Overhaul to Boost UK Growth: Peel Hunt
Peel Hunt warns that the Mansion House reforms, aiming to increase UK pension fund investment in unlisted equities to 5% by 2030, are insufficient to boost economic growth, citing the current 4% allocation, a decline in domestic listings, and only five IPOs raising over £10 million since 2025.
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40% Bias Score
UK Household Disposable Income Up 1.7% in Q4 2024 Despite Broader Economic Slowdown
UK real household disposable income per person rose 1.7% in Q4 2024, driven by public sector pay deals and private sector pay exceeding inflation, though much of this increase went into savings amid low consumer confidence. This follows an unexpected 1% rise in February retail sales and a downward r...
UK Household Disposable Income Up 1.7% in Q4 2024 Despite Broader Economic Slowdown
UK real household disposable income per person rose 1.7% in Q4 2024, driven by public sector pay deals and private sector pay exceeding inflation, though much of this increase went into savings amid low consumer confidence. This follows an unexpected 1% rise in February retail sales and a downward r...
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40% Bias Score
Eurobarometer Poll Shows Record-High Support for EU Membership
A recent Eurobarometer poll (January-February 2025) shows 74% of EU citizens see benefits from EU membership, the highest since 1983, with peace and security now top priorities, influencing upcoming EU budget negotiations.
Eurobarometer Poll Shows Record-High Support for EU Membership
A recent Eurobarometer poll (January-February 2025) shows 74% of EU citizens see benefits from EU membership, the highest since 1983, with peace and security now top priorities, influencing upcoming EU budget negotiations.
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36% Bias Score
Spain's Public Deficit Falls to Five-Year Low Despite Storm and Legal Costs
Spain's 2024 public deficit reached 2.8% of GDP (€44.597 billion), a five-year low, driven by economic growth and record tax revenue, despite additional spending due to the 'Dana' storm and court-ordered payments; the government projects further deficit reduction in coming years.
Spain's Public Deficit Falls to Five-Year Low Despite Storm and Legal Costs
Spain's 2024 public deficit reached 2.8% of GDP (€44.597 billion), a five-year low, driven by economic growth and record tax revenue, despite additional spending due to the 'Dana' storm and court-ordered payments; the government projects further deficit reduction in coming years.
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44% Bias Score
LBBW Raises Baden-Württemberg's 2026 GDP Growth Forecast to 1.4 Percent
LBBW raised its 2026 real GDP growth forecast for Baden-Württemberg to 1.4 percent, citing positive effects from defense and infrastructure spending and increased optimism in the auto industry, while cautioning about significant uncertainties due to geopolitical factors and the need to address long-...
LBBW Raises Baden-Württemberg's 2026 GDP Growth Forecast to 1.4 Percent
LBBW raised its 2026 real GDP growth forecast for Baden-Württemberg to 1.4 percent, citing positive effects from defense and infrastructure spending and increased optimism in the auto industry, while cautioning about significant uncertainties due to geopolitical factors and the need to address long-...
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36% Bias Score
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