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Argentina's Poverty Rate Fluctuates Sharply Under Milei's First Year
Following a sharp devaluation and subsequent inflation surge, poverty in Argentina reached 52.9% in the first half of 2024 under President Javier Milei's administration, before declining to 38.1% by year's end due to inflation reduction; however, this remains higher than pre-2024 levels.
Argentina's Poverty Rate Fluctuates Sharply Under Milei's First Year
Following a sharp devaluation and subsequent inflation surge, poverty in Argentina reached 52.9% in the first half of 2024 under President Javier Milei's administration, before declining to 38.1% by year's end due to inflation reduction; however, this remains higher than pre-2024 levels.
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52% Bias Score
Dutton's Budget Plan: A Male-Dominated Focus Raises Gender Equality Concerns
In his budget reply speech, Peter Dutton prioritized boosting male-dominated sectors (mining, agriculture, construction, manufacturing) to fund healthcare and education, raising concerns about his approach to gender equality given the significant female workforce in the latter sectors.
Dutton's Budget Plan: A Male-Dominated Focus Raises Gender Equality Concerns
In his budget reply speech, Peter Dutton prioritized boosting male-dominated sectors (mining, agriculture, construction, manufacturing) to fund healthcare and education, raising concerns about his approach to gender equality given the significant female workforce in the latter sectors.
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80% Bias Score
SBA Announces New Initiatives to Boost US Manufacturing and Cut Regulations
The SBA announced new initiatives to cut $100 billion in regulations, expand access to capital for small businesses, and boost domestic manufacturing, aiming to create jobs and restore American economic health, while reducing its workforce by 43% to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
SBA Announces New Initiatives to Boost US Manufacturing and Cut Regulations
The SBA announced new initiatives to cut $100 billion in regulations, expand access to capital for small businesses, and boost domestic manufacturing, aiming to create jobs and restore American economic health, while reducing its workforce by 43% to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
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60% Bias Score
Nanjing Lifts Home Resale Restrictions to Boost Housing Market
Nanjing, China, completely lifted its three-year home resale restrictions on Monday, March 4, 2025, to stimulate the housing market and support residents' housing upgrades, backed by a 100 million yuan subsidy program and preferential financial policies for young people.
Nanjing Lifts Home Resale Restrictions to Boost Housing Market
Nanjing, China, completely lifted its three-year home resale restrictions on Monday, March 4, 2025, to stimulate the housing market and support residents' housing upgrades, backed by a 100 million yuan subsidy program and preferential financial policies for young people.
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44% Bias Score
Canadian Pension Funds Urged to Invest $184 Billion Domestically
Canadian business leaders are urging pension funds to increase domestic investments to strengthen the economy, potentially redirecting $184 billion towards Canadian companies, amidst a trade war and concerns about economic resilience.
Canadian Pension Funds Urged to Invest $184 Billion Domestically
Canadian business leaders are urging pension funds to increase domestic investments to strengthen the economy, potentially redirecting $184 billion towards Canadian companies, amidst a trade war and concerns about economic resilience.
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52% Bias Score
Argentina's Pension Crisis: Protests Erupt Amidst Austerity Measures
Over 100 people were arrested during a March 12th protest in Buenos Aires, highlighting growing dissatisfaction among retirees due to President Milei's pension cuts (up to 30%), revealing a broader Latin American challenge of maintaining sustainable pensions amidst rapid population aging.
Argentina's Pension Crisis: Protests Erupt Amidst Austerity Measures
Over 100 people were arrested during a March 12th protest in Buenos Aires, highlighting growing dissatisfaction among retirees due to President Milei's pension cuts (up to 30%), revealing a broader Latin American challenge of maintaining sustainable pensions amidst rapid population aging.
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40% Bias Score
Coalition's Economic Plan Relies on Growth, Not Tax Reform
Australia's Coalition plans to tackle a projected $179.5 billion budget deficit through economic growth, not wide-ranging tax reform, aiming to cut 41,000 public service jobs and repeal certain tax cuts, while avoiding detailed spending cut specifications.
Coalition's Economic Plan Relies on Growth, Not Tax Reform
Australia's Coalition plans to tackle a projected $179.5 billion budget deficit through economic growth, not wide-ranging tax reform, aiming to cut 41,000 public service jobs and repeal certain tax cuts, while avoiding detailed spending cut specifications.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's New Economic Plan: Significant Tariff Increases and Potential Global Trade War
On April 2nd, the Trump administration will announce a new economic plan imposing significant tariffs on several countries including those with large trade deficits with the US, potentially impacting Spain despite a trade surplus in some sectors, and also introducing new tariffs based on oil imports...
Trump's New Economic Plan: Significant Tariff Increases and Potential Global Trade War
On April 2nd, the Trump administration will announce a new economic plan imposing significant tariffs on several countries including those with large trade deficits with the US, potentially impacting Spain despite a trade surplus in some sectors, and also introducing new tariffs based on oil imports...
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48% Bias Score
France Cuts Sick Leave Payments, Shifting Costs to Complementary Insurance
France's social security daily sick leave indemnity will drop to a maximum of 41.47 euros gross from April 1st, impacting those earning above 1.4 times the minimum wage, although most are covered by complementary insurance; the government expects 600 million euros in savings.
France Cuts Sick Leave Payments, Shifting Costs to Complementary Insurance
France's social security daily sick leave indemnity will drop to a maximum of 41.47 euros gross from April 1st, impacting those earning above 1.4 times the minimum wage, although most are covered by complementary insurance; the government expects 600 million euros in savings.
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44% Bias Score
German Coalition Grapples with Economic Disagreements and Budget Deficit
Germany's "Hart aber fair" TV show examined the coalition negotiations, revealing disagreements on economic priorities, including a €130 billion budget deficit from 2026, 120,000 annual industrial job losses, and the impact of migration on strained municipal resources, exposing underlying tensions o...
German Coalition Grapples with Economic Disagreements and Budget Deficit
Germany's "Hart aber fair" TV show examined the coalition negotiations, revealing disagreements on economic priorities, including a €130 billion budget deficit from 2026, 120,000 annual industrial job losses, and the impact of migration on strained municipal resources, exposing underlying tensions o...
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44% Bias Score
Republican Districts Reap Clean Energy Rewards Despite Party's Opposition to IRA
Billions in US clean energy investment, spurred by the Inflation Reduction Act, overwhelmingly benefited Republican-held districts, yet many Republican lawmakers remain publicly silent about President Trump's calls to repeal the incentives, despite private concerns about potential economic fallout.
Republican Districts Reap Clean Energy Rewards Despite Party's Opposition to IRA
Billions in US clean energy investment, spurred by the Inflation Reduction Act, overwhelmingly benefited Republican-held districts, yet many Republican lawmakers remain publicly silent about President Trump's calls to repeal the incentives, despite private concerns about potential economic fallout.
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52% Bias Score
Political Shift at Colombia's Central Bank May Slow Interest Rate Cuts
Colombia's Banco de la República board, now with four members appointed by President Petro, will decide on interest rates amidst conflicting views on inflation and economic recovery; the current rate is 9.5%, and forecasts predict a reduction, but the extent is uncertain due to political tension.
Political Shift at Colombia's Central Bank May Slow Interest Rate Cuts
Colombia's Banco de la República board, now with four members appointed by President Petro, will decide on interest rates amidst conflicting views on inflation and economic recovery; the current rate is 9.5%, and forecasts predict a reduction, but the extent is uncertain due to political tension.
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56% Bias Score
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