EU Slows Greece's Recovery Fund Loan Disbursements
Greece will request €3.1 billion from the EU Recovery Fund this week, comprising €1.3 billion in grants and €1.8 billion in loans, following a Commission decision to slow loan disbursements to match grant distribution rates.
EU Slows Greece's Recovery Fund Loan Disbursements
Greece will request €3.1 billion from the EU Recovery Fund this week, comprising €1.3 billion in grants and €1.8 billion in loans, following a Commission decision to slow loan disbursements to match grant distribution rates.
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36% Bias Score
"China Unveils 2025 Economic Plan: Proactive Policies, Tech Focus, and Risk Management"
"China's Central Economic Work Conference concluded with Xi Jinping outlining 2025 economic priorities: proactive fiscal and monetary policies to boost domestic demand, especially consumption, through increased government spending, special bond issuance, potential interest rate cuts, and technologic...
"China Unveils 2025 Economic Plan: Proactive Policies, Tech Focus, and Risk Management"
"China's Central Economic Work Conference concluded with Xi Jinping outlining 2025 economic priorities: proactive fiscal and monetary policies to boost domestic demand, especially consumption, through increased government spending, special bond issuance, potential interest rate cuts, and technologic...
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32% Bias Score
"China's Economic Plan: Proactive Fiscal and Monetary Policies to Counteract Headwinds"
"The Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC) in Beijing concluded on Thursday, outlining China's economic plan for 2024, focusing on proactive fiscal and moderately loose monetary policies to counteract economic headwinds while maintaining a commitment to high-quality development and global cooperat...
"China's Economic Plan: Proactive Fiscal and Monetary Policies to Counteract Headwinds"
"The Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC) in Beijing concluded on Thursday, outlining China's economic plan for 2024, focusing on proactive fiscal and moderately loose monetary policies to counteract economic headwinds while maintaining a commitment to high-quality development and global cooperat...
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Central Bank Revises Inflation Forecast Upward to 3.2%
The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) revised its inflation forecast upward to 3.2% for next year, warning that current high inflation could become structural without policy adjustments; this contrasts with previous expectations of a quick return to 2% inflation.
Dutch Central Bank Revises Inflation Forecast Upward to 3.2%
The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) revised its inflation forecast upward to 3.2% for next year, warning that current high inflation could become structural without policy adjustments; this contrasts with previous expectations of a quick return to 2% inflation.
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40% Bias Score
German Bundestag Agrees on Income Tax Relief and Child Benefit Increase
Germany's Bundestag is set to approve a bill before elections to adjust income tax brackets to counter inflation and raise child benefit by €5 to €255, pending Bundesrat approval, after negotiations involving the FDP, SPD, and Greens.
German Bundestag Agrees on Income Tax Relief and Child Benefit Increase
Germany's Bundestag is set to approve a bill before elections to adjust income tax brackets to counter inflation and raise child benefit by €5 to €255, pending Bundesrat approval, after negotiations involving the FDP, SPD, and Greens.
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36% Bias Score
FDP Demands Changes to Tax Relief Bill Before Bundestag Approval
The FDP is demanding changes to a tax relief and increased child benefit bill from the SPD and Greens before it will approve the legislation in the Bundestag, creating a potential delay before the upcoming elections.
FDP Demands Changes to Tax Relief Bill Before Bundestag Approval
The FDP is demanding changes to a tax relief and increased child benefit bill from the SPD and Greens before it will approve the legislation in the Bundestag, creating a potential delay before the upcoming elections.
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48% Bias Score
Greek Budget Debate Reveals Political Polarization, Lack of Substantive Argument
The Greek parliament's budget debate was characterized by a lack of substantive arguments from most parties, with the government presenting positive economic data while the opposition resorted to hyperbole; PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis's upcoming speech is seen as an opportunity to shift the debat...
Greek Budget Debate Reveals Political Polarization, Lack of Substantive Argument
The Greek parliament's budget debate was characterized by a lack of substantive arguments from most parties, with the government presenting positive economic data while the opposition resorted to hyperbole; PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis's upcoming speech is seen as an opportunity to shift the debat...
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48% Bias Score
China's 2025 Economic Policy: Stabilizing Growth Through Fiscal and Monetary Stimulus
"To counter economic headwinds, China's 2025 economic policy, decided at the Central Economic Work Conference, focuses on stable growth, employment, and commodity prices through higher deficit-to-GDP ratios, ultra-long-term special treasury bonds, interest rate cuts, and boosting domestic demand."
China's 2025 Economic Policy: Stabilizing Growth Through Fiscal and Monetary Stimulus
"To counter economic headwinds, China's 2025 economic policy, decided at the Central Economic Work Conference, focuses on stable growth, employment, and commodity prices through higher deficit-to-GDP ratios, ultra-long-term special treasury bonds, interest rate cuts, and boosting domestic demand."
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24% Bias Score
UK Economy Contracts for Second Straight Month
Britain's economy shrank 0.1% in October, marking the first back-to-back monthly falls since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting new finance minister Rachel Reeves, and defying economists' predictions of 0.1% growth.
UK Economy Contracts for Second Straight Month
Britain's economy shrank 0.1% in October, marking the first back-to-back monthly falls since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting new finance minister Rachel Reeves, and defying economists' predictions of 0.1% growth.
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44% Bias Score
China Unveils Economic Stimulus Plan Amidst US Trade Uncertainty
Facing slower economic growth and potential US tariff increases, Chinese leaders announced plans for increased government spending, looser monetary policy, and welfare improvements, while adopting a cautious approach awaiting further clarity on US trade policies.
China Unveils Economic Stimulus Plan Amidst US Trade Uncertainty
Facing slower economic growth and potential US tariff increases, Chinese leaders announced plans for increased government spending, looser monetary policy, and welfare improvements, while adopting a cautious approach awaiting further clarity on US trade policies.
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32% Bias Score
New Mexico Governor Proposes \$10.9 Billion Budget Prioritizing Early Childhood Education and Water Recycling
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's proposed \$10.9 billion budget prioritizes early childhood education (\$206 million increase), water recycling (\$75 million for oil and gas polluted water), mental health (\$1 billion trust fund), and pay raises (\$172 million) while anticipating potenti...
New Mexico Governor Proposes \$10.9 Billion Budget Prioritizing Early Childhood Education and Water Recycling
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's proposed \$10.9 billion budget prioritizes early childhood education (\$206 million increase), water recycling (\$75 million for oil and gas polluted water), mental health (\$1 billion trust fund), and pay raises (\$172 million) while anticipating potenti...
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44% Bias Score
Greek Parliament Divided on 2025 Budget
The Greek parliament's debate on the 2025 budget exposed sharp divisions between the government and opposition parties over economic policy, with PASOK offering an alternative plan and other parties taking varied positions, leading to a crucial vote.
Greek Parliament Divided on 2025 Budget
The Greek parliament's debate on the 2025 budget exposed sharp divisions between the government and opposition parties over economic policy, with PASOK offering an alternative plan and other parties taking varied positions, leading to a crucial vote.
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36% Bias Score