UN Predicts 2.8% Global Economic Growth in 2025 Amidst Uneven Recovery
The UN projects 2.8% global economic growth in 2025, driven by China and the US, but with risks from China's slowing growth and property market weaknesses, and uneven recovery across regions.
UN Predicts 2.8% Global Economic Growth in 2025 Amidst Uneven Recovery
The UN projects 2.8% global economic growth in 2025, driven by China and the US, but with risks from China's slowing growth and property market weaknesses, and uneven recovery across regions.
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28% Bias Score
Tianjin Initiative Launched at 20th CIFTIS Forum
The 20th China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), held in Tianjin, China, from June 1-5, 2024, focused on sustainable development and brought together over 600 professionals from 20 countries to discuss digitalization, eco-friendly practices, and talent development in the exhibition ...
Tianjin Initiative Launched at 20th CIFTIS Forum
The 20th China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), held in Tianjin, China, from June 1-5, 2024, focused on sustainable development and brought together over 600 professionals from 20 countries to discuss digitalization, eco-friendly practices, and talent development in the exhibition ...
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40% Bias Score
China's E-commerce Logistics Index Hits Near 7-Year High
China's e-commerce logistics index reached a near 7-year high of 113.7 points in 2024, fueled by strong online consumption growth and the rise of new e-commerce models, resulting in over 150 billion express delivery packages and a 7.4% year-on-year increase in online retail sales.
China's E-commerce Logistics Index Hits Near 7-Year High
China's e-commerce logistics index reached a near 7-year high of 113.7 points in 2024, fueled by strong online consumption growth and the rise of new e-commerce models, resulting in over 150 billion express delivery packages and a 7.4% year-on-year increase in online retail sales.
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48% Bias Score
Eurozone Retail Trade Sees Modest November Increase, but Recovery Remains Sluggish
Eurozone retail trade saw a 0.1% increase in November 2024, driven by fuel and food sales, but remains below pre-pandemic levels due to lingering supply chain issues, the war in Ukraine, and tight budgetary conditions; experts predict a modest recovery in 2025.
Eurozone Retail Trade Sees Modest November Increase, but Recovery Remains Sluggish
Eurozone retail trade saw a 0.1% increase in November 2024, driven by fuel and food sales, but remains below pre-pandemic levels due to lingering supply chain issues, the war in Ukraine, and tight budgetary conditions; experts predict a modest recovery in 2025.
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12% Bias Score
Spain's Strong Growth Fuels 2025 Debt Reduction Plan
The Spanish Ministry of Economy announced that Spain's 2024 economic growth (3-3.4%) exceeded expectations, contributing 40% to the Eurozone's growth, enabling a 2025 financing plan focused on debt reduction (to 101.4% of GDP) and a primary surplus.
Spain's Strong Growth Fuels 2025 Debt Reduction Plan
The Spanish Ministry of Economy announced that Spain's 2024 economic growth (3-3.4%) exceeded expectations, contributing 40% to the Eurozone's growth, enabling a 2025 financing plan focused on debt reduction (to 101.4% of GDP) and a primary surplus.
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48% Bias Score
Record-Breaking Russian Domestic Tourism in 2024
In 2024, Russia saw a record 79.2 million domestic tourist trips (projected to reach 92 million by year's end), exceeding previous records by 11%, driven by post-pandemic recovery and increased international tourism, particularly from China, exceeding President Putin's 2030 goal.
Record-Breaking Russian Domestic Tourism in 2024
In 2024, Russia saw a record 79.2 million domestic tourist trips (projected to reach 92 million by year's end), exceeding previous records by 11%, driven by post-pandemic recovery and increased international tourism, particularly from China, exceeding President Putin's 2030 goal.
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52% Bias Score
European Stocks Lag US in 2024, But Recovery Potential Emerges in 2025
In 2024, European stocks underperformed US equities due to a significant valuation gap (over 40 percent) resulting from a strong US market boosted by Trump's win and positive earnings, while Europe faced challenges including negative earnings revisions and slower growth; however, interest rate cuts ...
European Stocks Lag US in 2024, But Recovery Potential Emerges in 2025
In 2024, European stocks underperformed US equities due to a significant valuation gap (over 40 percent) resulting from a strong US market boosted by Trump's win and positive earnings, while Europe faced challenges including negative earnings revisions and slower growth; however, interest rate cuts ...
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40% Bias Score
AI Investments Power US Economic Growth, Raising Bubble Concerns
Fueled by massive investments in AI infrastructure (16-20% of real GDP growth in Q3 2024), the U.S. economy experiences significant stock market gains concentrated in tech giants, while job growth is limited to construction and utilities, raising concerns about a potential bubble.
AI Investments Power US Economic Growth, Raising Bubble Concerns
Fueled by massive investments in AI infrastructure (16-20% of real GDP growth in Q3 2024), the U.S. economy experiences significant stock market gains concentrated in tech giants, while job growth is limited to construction and utilities, raising concerns about a potential bubble.
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40% Bias Score
Central Asia's \$10 Billion Fashion Boom
Central Asia's apparel market is projected to reach \$10.03 billion by 2029, driven by increased investment in creative industries and the efforts of figures like Saken Zhaxybayev, who blends local culture with global luxury brands.
Central Asia's \$10 Billion Fashion Boom
Central Asia's apparel market is projected to reach \$10.03 billion by 2029, driven by increased investment in creative industries and the efforts of figures like Saken Zhaxybayev, who blends local culture with global luxury brands.
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52% Bias Score
German Exports Surge in November Despite Annual Decline
German exports increased by 2.1 percent in November 2022 to \u20ac127 billion, the highest level since January, while imports decreased by 3.3 percent; however, despite this increase, full-year exports are still down.
German Exports Surge in November Despite Annual Decline
German exports increased by 2.1 percent in November 2022 to \u20ac127 billion, the highest level since January, while imports decreased by 3.3 percent; however, despite this increase, full-year exports are still down.
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56% Bias Score
Turkey's 2024 Auto Sales Hit Record High, Driven by Electric Vehicle Boom
Turkey's 2024 new car and light commercial vehicle sales hit a record 1,238,509 units, with electric vehicle sales surging 51.7% to 99,489 units, driven by Togg's market leadership and a 30% market share, outpacing its closest competitor by 18,559 units.
Turkey's 2024 Auto Sales Hit Record High, Driven by Electric Vehicle Boom
Turkey's 2024 new car and light commercial vehicle sales hit a record 1,238,509 units, with electric vehicle sales surging 51.7% to 99,489 units, driven by Togg's market leadership and a 30% market share, outpacing its closest competitor by 18,559 units.
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40% Bias Score
Bavaria's Startup Growth in 2024: A 12% Increase
Despite a 2023 downturn, Bavaria recorded 538 startup creations in 2024—a 12% increase—retaining its top spot nationally (excluding per-capita rates) with a concentration around Munich but showing a slight shift towards other regions.
Bavaria's Startup Growth in 2024: A 12% Increase
Despite a 2023 downturn, Bavaria recorded 538 startup creations in 2024—a 12% increase—retaining its top spot nationally (excluding per-capita rates) with a concentration around Munich but showing a slight shift towards other regions.
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36% Bias Score