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Sanders to Introduce Bill Capping Credit Card Interest Rates at 10%

Senator Bernie Sanders will introduce legislation to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, echoing a campaign promise by President-elect Trump, amidst $1.17 trillion in US credit card debt and average interest rates at 24.43% in December 2024.

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Spain's Governing Coalition Faces Rift Over Social Reforms

Spain's governing coalition, formed by the PSOE and Sumar, faces internal tension over the timeline for implementing a 37.5-hour work week and a minimum wage increase by 2025; Sumar demands swift action, while the PSOE seeks a more gradual approach, potentially jeopardizing coalition stability.

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Hagel Open to German Debt Brake Reform After Spending Cuts

CDU state chief Manuel Hagel expressed conditional support for reforming Germany's debt brake, prioritizing spending cuts first, aligning with CDU leader Friedrich Merz's stance, amid debate about fiscal flexibility and the debt brake's role in preventing a state debt crisis.

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Greek Political Clash Over Bank Tax Proposal

A public dispute arose between New Democracy spokesperson Nikos Romanos and PASOK-KINAL's Pavlos Geroulanos over Geroulanos's conversation with the Bank of Greece's deputy governor, concerning PASOK's proposed bank tax; Romanos accused Geroulanos of admitting the proposal's impracticality, while Ger...

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Trump Policies Spark Investor Fears, Underscoring Need for Cautious Investment Strategies

Concerns rise among investors about President-elect Trump's potential negative impact on the stock market; a Vanguard study reveals that 86% of investors who sold stocks during the 2020 pandemic underperformed those who stayed invested; the article advises against panic selling and suggests building...

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Turkey's Income Inequality Worsens Despite 2023 Improvement

Turkey's income inequality remains high in 2023, with the top 5% earning 23.1% of total income while the bottom 5% earned only 1%, according to TÜİK data; while a slight improvement occurred compared to 2022, the past decade shows a worsening trend in income distribution, reflected in a rising Gini ...

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Biden Cancels $4.28 Billion in Student Loan Debt for Public Servants

President Biden canceled $4.28 billion in student loan debt for 55,000 public servants, including teachers, nurses, and military personnel, bringing the total number of beneficiaries under his administration to nearly five million, despite a previous Supreme Court ruling against a broader plan.

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Biden's Stock Market Performance Ranks Ninth Since 1929

Based on S&P 500 Total Return Index data from 1929, Joe Biden's presidency (2021-2024) shows a 13.49% annual stock market return, ranking ninth among US presidents since 1929, exceeding Jimmy Carter but trailing George H.W. Bush. Bill Clinton's presidency (1993-2001) achieved the highest return at 1...

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French Electricity Tax Reverts to Pre-Crisis Level

France's electricity tax will revert to pre-crisis levels on February 1st, impacting household bills despite lower electricity market prices; a proposed tax increase aimed at balancing the budget was abandoned following parliamentary censure and subsequent government collapse.

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Canada Eases Mortgage Rules, Increasing Debt and Taxpayer Risk

Canada's new mortgage rules, effective December 2024, raise the insured mortgage cap to \$1.5 million and extend 30-year amortizations, potentially increasing homeownership but also long-term debt and taxpayer risk.

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Bavarian Law Threatens Rural Supermarkets

Bavaria's proposed law limits 24/7 supermarkets to 150 square meters for Sunday openings, threatening a planned 650 square meter store in Hohenroth and prompting eight communities to lobby for exceptions to maintain local food access.

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Armenia's Rising Job Numbers Mask Persistent Unemployment Crisis

Armenia's November 2024 employment figures show 782,832 jobs, a 3,681 increase from October 2024, yet unemployment rose to 15.5% in Q1 2024 and 13.8% in Q2 2024, prompting a new government strategy with 103 measures and 870 billion AMD in funding to address regional disparities, youth unemployment, ...

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