Lindner's Milei Proposal Sparks Debate on Economic Policy
German FDP leader Christian Lindner proposes Germany adopt economic policies similar to Argentina's President Javier Milei, prompting criticism from Die Zeit due to vast economic disparities between the two nations, while Handelsblatt highlights Milei's initial economic successes but notes ongoing c...
Lindner's Milei Proposal Sparks Debate on Economic Policy
German FDP leader Christian Lindner proposes Germany adopt economic policies similar to Argentina's President Javier Milei, prompting criticism from Die Zeit due to vast economic disparities between the two nations, while Handelsblatt highlights Milei's initial economic successes but notes ongoing c...
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48% Bias Score
Fed Cuts Rates, Signals Slower Pace of Cuts Amid Economic Uncertainty
The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to a range of 4.25% to 4.5% on Wednesday, signaling a slower pace of future cuts due to uncertainty surrounding the incoming Trump administration and higher inflation expectations; Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack dissented.
Fed Cuts Rates, Signals Slower Pace of Cuts Amid Economic Uncertainty
The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to a range of 4.25% to 4.5% on Wednesday, signaling a slower pace of future cuts due to uncertainty surrounding the incoming Trump administration and higher inflation expectations; Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack dissented.
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44% Bias Score
German Ampel Coalition Collapse: A Failure to Address Polycrisis
Germany's "Ampel" coalition government collapsed due to its ineffective response to a polycrisis encompassing the war in Ukraine, energy price spikes, and climate change, highlighting the need for a holistic governance approach.
German Ampel Coalition Collapse: A Failure to Address Polycrisis
Germany's "Ampel" coalition government collapsed due to its ineffective response to a polycrisis encompassing the war in Ukraine, energy price spikes, and climate change, highlighting the need for a holistic governance approach.
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44% Bias Score
China's Robust Economic Growth in 2024 Fuels Optimism for 2025
China's economy grew 4.8 percent in the first three quarters of 2024, driven by government policies promoting domestic demand and technological innovation, with experts expressing optimism for continued growth in 2025.
China's Robust Economic Growth in 2024 Fuels Optimism for 2025
China's economy grew 4.8 percent in the first three quarters of 2024, driven by government policies promoting domestic demand and technological innovation, with experts expressing optimism for continued growth in 2025.
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44% Bias Score
U.S. Economy Posts 3.1% Growth in Q3 Despite Inflation and Election Results
The American economy expanded by 3.1% in Q3 2023, fueled by robust consumer spending and export growth, despite persistent inflation and the recent election of Donald Trump.
U.S. Economy Posts 3.1% Growth in Q3 Despite Inflation and Election Results
The American economy expanded by 3.1% in Q3 2023, fueled by robust consumer spending and export growth, despite persistent inflation and the recent election of Donald Trump.
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48% Bias Score
Federal Debt Buyback Proposed to Boost Australian Productivity
Australia's productivity fell 3.7 percent in 2022-23, despite record work hours. Economist Karen Chester proposes the federal government absorb state debt to incentivize reforms in key sectors like health and education, addressing a "vertical fiscal imbalance" that limits state government action.
Federal Debt Buyback Proposed to Boost Australian Productivity
Australia's productivity fell 3.7 percent in 2022-23, despite record work hours. Economist Karen Chester proposes the federal government absorb state debt to incentivize reforms in key sectors like health and education, addressing a "vertical fiscal imbalance" that limits state government action.
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40% Bias Score
Fed Cuts Interest Rates Amid Inflation Concerns and Trump's Economic Plans
The US Federal Reserve lowered its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25-4.50 percent on Wednesday, its third rate cut this year, despite a recent slight rise in inflation and uncertainty caused by incoming President Trump's announced economic plans, including potential tariffs.
Fed Cuts Interest Rates Amid Inflation Concerns and Trump's Economic Plans
The US Federal Reserve lowered its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25-4.50 percent on Wednesday, its third rate cut this year, despite a recent slight rise in inflation and uncertainty caused by incoming President Trump's announced economic plans, including potential tariffs.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Opposition to CHIPS Act Threatens US Semiconductor Strategy
President-elect Trump's opposition to the $280 billion CHIPS and Science Act, aimed at boosting US semiconductor manufacturing, threatens to delay or alter the distribution of funds to companies like TSMC and Samsung, creating uncertainty for the global chip industry.
Trump's Opposition to CHIPS Act Threatens US Semiconductor Strategy
President-elect Trump's opposition to the $280 billion CHIPS and Science Act, aimed at boosting US semiconductor manufacturing, threatens to delay or alter the distribution of funds to companies like TSMC and Samsung, creating uncertainty for the global chip industry.
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44% Bias Score
China Considers $40 Trillion Asset Shift to Boost Consumption
Chinese economists advocate using the government's $40 trillion in net assets to boost consumption by redirecting funds to education and social welfare, aiming to reduce inequality and stimulate spending, unlike developed nations where government assets comprise less than 5% of total social assets.
China Considers $40 Trillion Asset Shift to Boost Consumption
Chinese economists advocate using the government's $40 trillion in net assets to boost consumption by redirecting funds to education and social welfare, aiming to reduce inequality and stimulate spending, unlike developed nations where government assets comprise less than 5% of total social assets.
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40% Bias Score
China Outlines 2025 Economic Priorities: Stable Growth, Proactive Policies, and Expanded Opening Up
China's Central Economic Work Conference outlined 2025 economic priorities: stable growth via proactive fiscal policy (increased deficit and spending), moderately loose monetary policy, boosted domestic demand, stabilized real estate market, and expanded opening up, aiming to counter external uncert...
China Outlines 2025 Economic Priorities: Stable Growth, Proactive Policies, and Expanded Opening Up
China's Central Economic Work Conference outlined 2025 economic priorities: stable growth via proactive fiscal policy (increased deficit and spending), moderately loose monetary policy, boosted domestic demand, stabilized real estate market, and expanded opening up, aiming to counter external uncert...
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44% Bias Score
China Outlines 2025 Economic Priorities: Stable Growth, Proactive Fiscal Policy, and Boosted Domestic Demand
China's Central Economic Work Conference set economic priorities for 2025, including stable growth, proactive fiscal policy, moderately loose monetary policy, boosted domestic demand, real estate market stabilization, and expanded opening up, aiming to address economic challenges and attract foreign...
China Outlines 2025 Economic Priorities: Stable Growth, Proactive Fiscal Policy, and Boosted Domestic Demand
China's Central Economic Work Conference set economic priorities for 2025, including stable growth, proactive fiscal policy, moderately loose monetary policy, boosted domestic demand, real estate market stabilization, and expanded opening up, aiming to address economic challenges and attract foreign...
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32% Bias Score
Newsom to Eliminate College Degree Requirements for 60,000 California State Jobs
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a plan to double the number of state jobs that don't require a college degree to 60,000, aligning with a national trend of states prioritizing skills-based hiring over four-year degrees.
Newsom to Eliminate College Degree Requirements for 60,000 California State Jobs
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a plan to double the number of state jobs that don't require a college degree to 60,000, aligning with a national trend of states prioritizing skills-based hiring over four-year degrees.
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52% Bias Score