China's RMB 3 Trillion Stimulus Fuels Asian Equity Rally
Asian equities rose on increased Chinese stimulus, with Hong Kong and Mainland China outperforming due to a RMB 3 trillion special purpose bond issuance aimed at boosting consumption, exceeding expectations by RMB 2 trillion, and following the National Financial Work Conference's focus on domestic d...
China's RMB 3 Trillion Stimulus Fuels Asian Equity Rally
Asian equities rose on increased Chinese stimulus, with Hong Kong and Mainland China outperforming due to a RMB 3 trillion special purpose bond issuance aimed at boosting consumption, exceeding expectations by RMB 2 trillion, and following the National Financial Work Conference's focus on domestic d...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Anti-Biden Economist to Head White House Council
Donald Trump appointed Stephen Miran, a former Treasury official and critic of the Biden administration's economic policies, as the head of the White House Council of Economic Advisers; Miran's appointment could significantly impact US and global economic policy.
Trump Appoints Anti-Biden Economist to Head White House Council
Donald Trump appointed Stephen Miran, a former Treasury official and critic of the Biden administration's economic policies, as the head of the White House Council of Economic Advisers; Miran's appointment could significantly impact US and global economic policy.
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36% Bias Score
Mitsotakis Urges Social Welfare Focus, Fiscal Prudence in 2025
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed the final 2024 cabinet meeting, urging ministers to focus on citizens' needs, avoid lavish holidays, and prepare for over 200 social welfare initiatives in 2025, including education, military housing, and municipal water services legislation.
Mitsotakis Urges Social Welfare Focus, Fiscal Prudence in 2025
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed the final 2024 cabinet meeting, urging ministers to focus on citizens' needs, avoid lavish holidays, and prepare for over 200 social welfare initiatives in 2025, including education, military housing, and municipal water services legislation.
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36% Bias Score
Putin Outlines 17 Trillion Ruble Loan Plan for Russia's 2025 Economic Growth
President Putin instructed the Russian cabinet to prioritize balanced economic growth with low unemployment and moderate inflation in 2025, allocating 17 trillion rubles for subsidized loans to stimulate investment and technological independence.
Putin Outlines 17 Trillion Ruble Loan Plan for Russia's 2025 Economic Growth
President Putin instructed the Russian cabinet to prioritize balanced economic growth with low unemployment and moderate inflation in 2025, allocating 17 trillion rubles for subsidized loans to stimulate investment and technological independence.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Economic Policies: Potential for Slower Growth and Higher Inflation
President-elect Trump's economic policies, including tax cuts and tariffs, contrast with President Biden's approach, despite a strong economy under Biden; this could lead to decreased growth and increased inflation, particularly in food and restaurant prices.
Trump's Economic Policies: Potential for Slower Growth and Higher Inflation
President-elect Trump's economic policies, including tax cuts and tariffs, contrast with President Biden's approach, despite a strong economy under Biden; this could lead to decreased growth and increased inflation, particularly in food and restaurant prices.
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40% Bias Score
U.S. Faces Fiscal Crisis; Incoming Administration Plans Tax Cuts and Spending Reductions
The incoming U.S. administration faces a critical fiscal crisis marked by rising mandatory spending, insufficient revenue, and a soaring national debt; plans include tax cuts and spending reductions, but their effectiveness remains uncertain due to legal and political challenges.
U.S. Faces Fiscal Crisis; Incoming Administration Plans Tax Cuts and Spending Reductions
The incoming U.S. administration faces a critical fiscal crisis marked by rising mandatory spending, insufficient revenue, and a soaring national debt; plans include tax cuts and spending reductions, but their effectiveness remains uncertain due to legal and political challenges.
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48% Bias Score
Israeli Budget: Higher Taxes, Inefficient Spending, and Systemic Issues"
Israel's proposed 2025 budget, amidst war, political instability, and uncertainty, will negatively impact citizens through higher taxes and increased prices, highlighting the government's inefficient planning compared to the private sector's focus on results.
Israeli Budget: Higher Taxes, Inefficient Spending, and Systemic Issues"
Israel's proposed 2025 budget, amidst war, political instability, and uncertainty, will negatively impact citizens through higher taxes and increased prices, highlighting the government's inefficient planning compared to the private sector's focus on results.
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56% Bias Score
Kagame Urges Rwandan Ministers to Prioritize Resource Mobilization
On December 23, 2024, Rwandan President Paul Kagame urged newly appointed ministers, including those in sports and finance, to prioritize resource mobilization over relying on limited state funds, emphasizing that responsibility includes securing necessary resources.
Kagame Urges Rwandan Ministers to Prioritize Resource Mobilization
On December 23, 2024, Rwandan President Paul Kagame urged newly appointed ministers, including those in sports and finance, to prioritize resource mobilization over relying on limited state funds, emphasizing that responsibility includes securing necessary resources.
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40% Bias Score
China Outlines Proactive Fiscal and Monetary Policies for 2025 Economic Stability
China's Central Economic Work Conference outlined key 2025 economic priorities: a more proactive fiscal policy (increasing deficit to ~4% of GDP, issuing 3 trillion yuan in special treasury bonds), a moderately loose monetary policy (interest rate cuts), and expanding domestic demand (consumption st...
China Outlines Proactive Fiscal and Monetary Policies for 2025 Economic Stability
China's Central Economic Work Conference outlined key 2025 economic priorities: a more proactive fiscal policy (increasing deficit to ~4% of GDP, issuing 3 trillion yuan in special treasury bonds), a moderately loose monetary policy (interest rate cuts), and expanding domestic demand (consumption st...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Plan for Immediate Inflation Relief Through Energy Policy Changes
President-elect Trump plans three immediate actions to combat inflation: repealing the natural gas tax in the Inflation Reduction Act, reopening domestic electricity plants, and expanding oil production to lower energy costs.
Trump's Plan for Immediate Inflation Relief Through Energy Policy Changes
President-elect Trump plans three immediate actions to combat inflation: repealing the natural gas tax in the Inflation Reduction Act, reopening domestic electricity plants, and expanding oil production to lower energy costs.
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56% Bias Score
Biden Withdraws Student Loan Forgiveness Plans
The Biden administration withdrew two major student loan forgiveness plans on Friday, citing operational challenges, weeks before the Trump administration takes office, leaving millions of borrowers without debt relief.
Biden Withdraws Student Loan Forgiveness Plans
The Biden administration withdrew two major student loan forgiveness plans on Friday, citing operational challenges, weeks before the Trump administration takes office, leaving millions of borrowers without debt relief.
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44% Bias Score
IMF Calls for Major Policy Overhaul to Solve Australia's Housing Crisis
The IMF urges Australia to implement a major policy package to tackle its unaffordable housing, recommending changes to taxes, land supply, and construction workforce numbers, citing Sydney as the world's second most expensive city for housing.
IMF Calls for Major Policy Overhaul to Solve Australia's Housing Crisis
The IMF urges Australia to implement a major policy package to tackle its unaffordable housing, recommending changes to taxes, land supply, and construction workforce numbers, citing Sydney as the world's second most expensive city for housing.
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36% Bias Score