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White House Scrutinizes $2.5 Billion Fed Renovation, Threatening Powell's Position
The $2.5 billion renovation of the Federal Reserve headquarters, approved in 2017, is under fire from the White House for cost overruns, potentially jeopardizing Chair Jerome Powell's position amid disagreements over interest rate policies.
White House Scrutinizes $2.5 Billion Fed Renovation, Threatening Powell's Position
The $2.5 billion renovation of the Federal Reserve headquarters, approved in 2017, is under fire from the White House for cost overruns, potentially jeopardizing Chair Jerome Powell's position amid disagreements over interest rate policies.
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40% Bias Score
One Big Beautiful Bill Act" Permanently Extends Tax Cuts, Eliminates Green Subsidies
President Trump signed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" into law on Independence Day, making permanent 2017 tax cuts, eliminating many "Green New Deal" subsidies, implementing stricter welfare requirements, and preventing a $4 trillion tax hike; critics question the bill's size but it may reduce the...
One Big Beautiful Bill Act" Permanently Extends Tax Cuts, Eliminates Green Subsidies
President Trump signed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" into law on Independence Day, making permanent 2017 tax cuts, eliminating many "Green New Deal" subsidies, implementing stricter welfare requirements, and preventing a $4 trillion tax hike; critics question the bill's size but it may reduce the...
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52% Bias Score
Republican Senators Push Back Against Trump's Threat to Fire Fed Chair
Republican senators are warning President Trump against firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, citing potential economic damage and the undermining of the central bank's independence, despite some Republicans supporting Powell's removal.
Republican Senators Push Back Against Trump's Threat to Fire Fed Chair
Republican senators are warning President Trump against firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, citing potential economic damage and the undermining of the central bank's independence, despite some Republicans supporting Powell's removal.
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48% Bias Score
EU Proposes €2 Trillion Budget with Increased Defense Spending and New Revenue Streams
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed a €2 trillion budget for 2028-2034, including €131 billion for defense and space, €400 billion for competitiveness, and €100 billion for Ukraine, with new revenue streams to offset increased spending and national plans for allocation.
EU Proposes €2 Trillion Budget with Increased Defense Spending and New Revenue Streams
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed a €2 trillion budget for 2028-2034, including €131 billion for defense and space, €400 billion for competitiveness, and €100 billion for Ukraine, with new revenue streams to offset increased spending and national plans for allocation.
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44% Bias Score
US Inflation Jumps to 2.7% as Trump Tariffs Take Effect
US inflation rose to 2.7% in June 2024, exceeding May's 2.4%, primarily due to Trump-era tariffs impacting consumer goods like toys, furniture, and appliances; Walmart confirmed price increases.
US Inflation Jumps to 2.7% as Trump Tariffs Take Effect
US inflation rose to 2.7% in June 2024, exceeding May's 2.4%, primarily due to Trump-era tariffs impacting consumer goods like toys, furniture, and appliances; Walmart confirmed price increases.
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40% Bias Score
DIW Proposes "Boomer Tax" to Stabilize German Pension System
The German Institute for Economic Research (DIW) proposes a "Boomer tax" on higher retirement incomes to stabilize the pension system strained by the baby boomer generation's retirement, suggesting a special fund and considering long-term redistribution of pension entitlements.
DIW Proposes "Boomer Tax" to Stabilize German Pension System
The German Institute for Economic Research (DIW) proposes a "Boomer tax" on higher retirement incomes to stabilize the pension system strained by the baby boomer generation's retirement, suggesting a special fund and considering long-term redistribution of pension entitlements.
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48% Bias Score
Mixed Reactions to Dutch Fixed Payday Proposal
A Dutch consumer organization's proposal for a fixed monthly payday to simplify bill payments has received mixed reactions, with 44% of respondents opposed to the idea of government intervention in personal finance.
Mixed Reactions to Dutch Fixed Payday Proposal
A Dutch consumer organization's proposal for a fixed monthly payday to simplify bill payments has received mixed reactions, with 44% of respondents opposed to the idea of government intervention in personal finance.
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40% Bias Score
Germany Raises Minimum Wage to €14.60
Germany's minimum wage will rise to €13.90 per hour on January 1, 2026, and €14.60 on January 1, 2027, directly affecting 6.6 million and 8.3 million workers respectively, with women and those in hospitality and agriculture benefiting most.
Germany Raises Minimum Wage to €14.60
Germany's minimum wage will rise to €13.90 per hour on January 1, 2026, and €14.60 on January 1, 2027, directly affecting 6.6 million and 8.3 million workers respectively, with women and those in hospitality and agriculture benefiting most.
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40% Bias Score
France Proposes Monetizing Fifth Week of Paid Leave, Facing Union Backlash
The French government proposed allowing employees to monetize their fifth week of paid leave, a move met with immediate opposition from the CFDT union, which called it "part of the horror museum," while the government insists it's a negotiable "new right.
France Proposes Monetizing Fifth Week of Paid Leave, Facing Union Backlash
The French government proposed allowing employees to monetize their fifth week of paid leave, a move met with immediate opposition from the CFDT union, which called it "part of the horror museum," while the government insists it's a negotiable "new right.
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52% Bias Score
France Announces €12.3 Billion Austerity Plan
The French government announced plans to eliminate two public holidays, freeze state spending, cut public sector jobs, and implement several fiscal measures to reduce spending by €12.3 billion, including a new contribution from high-income earners and changes to tax exemptions for retirees. Negotiat...
France Announces €12.3 Billion Austerity Plan
The French government announced plans to eliminate two public holidays, freeze state spending, cut public sector jobs, and implement several fiscal measures to reduce spending by €12.3 billion, including a new contribution from high-income earners and changes to tax exemptions for retirees. Negotiat...
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48% Bias Score
RBA's Surcharge Ban: \$1.2 Billion Savings or Hidden Cost Increase?
The Reserve Bank of Australia proposes banning surcharges on debit and credit card transactions by July 2026, aiming for \$1.2 billion in consumer savings, but critics warn of hidden cost increases affecting all consumers, including cash users.
RBA's Surcharge Ban: \$1.2 Billion Savings or Hidden Cost Increase?
The Reserve Bank of Australia proposes banning surcharges on debit and credit card transactions by July 2026, aiming for \$1.2 billion in consumer savings, but critics warn of hidden cost increases affecting all consumers, including cash users.
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56% Bias Score
Germany Criticizes EU's Proposed Corporate Tax
German business leaders and government officials strongly criticized the EU Commission's proposed corporate tax for companies with over €50 million in net turnover, citing concerns about competitiveness and economic recovery during the US trade dispute; details regarding the tax rate remain undisclo...
Germany Criticizes EU's Proposed Corporate Tax
German business leaders and government officials strongly criticized the EU Commission's proposed corporate tax for companies with over €50 million in net turnover, citing concerns about competitiveness and economic recovery during the US trade dispute; details regarding the tax rate remain undisclo...
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56% Bias Score
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