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China's Pro-Consumption Policy Fuels Sales Surge for International Home Appliance Brands

China's expanded pro-consumption policy, launched in 2024 and including subsidies for digital products and home appliances, is driving significant sales growth for international brands like Dyson and Samsung, with Suning reporting sales increases ranging from 73 percent to 192 percent year-on-year f...

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US Housing Market Stagnant Despite Trump's Promises

US existing home sales fell 4.9% in January 2025, exceeding forecasts, while new home construction slowed, reflecting challenges to President Trump's housing market promises amid high mortgage rates, tariffs, and immigration policy uncertainty.

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Xi Reaffirms Support for China's Private Sector, Boosting Confidence and Economic Growth

President Xi Jinping's Monday symposium in Beijing with leading Chinese private business executives reinforced the government's commitment to bolstering the private sector, focusing on legal protections, resource access, and tailored policies for high-quality development and global competitiveness.

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Trump Backs $5,000 Taxpayer Checks from Musk's Spending Cuts

President Trump endorses a plan to distribute $5,000 checks to taxpayers from savings generated by Elon Musk's government spending cuts, though budget experts express skepticism about the feasibility of the proposal and potential inflationary risks.

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New Zealand's Controversial "Everyone Must Go!" Tourism Campaign

New Zealand's \$500,000 tourism campaign, launched February 16th, uses the slogan "Everyone Must Go!" to attract Australian tourists but faces criticism due to record emigration and unemployment, prompting debate about its insensitivity.

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Xi Emphasizes Private Sector's Role in China's Innovation-Driven Growth

President Xi Jinping's Monday symposium on private enterprises emphasized three key principles: equal support with the public sector, fair competition, and legal protection, signaling a strategic shift towards innovation-led growth for China's economy.

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Icetex Eliminates Student Loan Subsidies, Sparking Educational Access Concerns in Colombia

The Colombian government's elimination of interest rate subsidies on Icetex student loans, due to fiscal constraints, will impact approximately 300,000 students and graduates, increasing loan costs by 12.2% to 17.2% annually and contradicting President Petro's campaign promises.

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France Passes Wealth Tax on Richest 0.01%

France's National Assembly approved a bill implementing a minimum 2% wealth tax on the wealthiest 0.01% of taxpayers, aiming to generate €15-25 billion and address wealth inequality, despite government opposition fearing capital flight.

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Milei and Musk Advocate for Deregulation

Argentine President Javier Milei and Elon Musk met in Washington D.C. on Thursday to discuss economic deregulation, agreeing that excessive state regulation harms growth and that social justice programs can be used to maintain the poor's dependence on those in power; Milei gifted Musk a chainsaw, sy...

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Russian Taxi Localization Bill to Increase Fares, Reduce Consumer Choice

The Russian Duma's recent bill mandates taxi vehicle localization, expected to raise fares by 30-40%, reduce consumer choice, and negatively impact regional transportation, particularly in the Far East, where wait times for domestic cars are already significant.

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Sumar Demands Budget Prioritization Amidst Coalition Tensions

Amid internal government disagreements over minimum wage taxation, Sumar, led by Vice President Yolanda Díaz, is pushing for a budget prioritizing social justice, fiscal fairness, and climate action, facing challenges in reaching an agreement with other parties before March.

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German Election: Scholz and Merz Clash on Economic Recovery Plans

In Germany's upcoming election, Chancellor Scholz (SPD) and Friedrich Merz (CDU) present opposing economic plans to combat recession: Scholz favors government spending and intervention, while Merz advocates for corporate tax cuts. Recent polls suggest Merz's conservative bloc is leading with 31% sup...

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