Hezbollah to Withdraw Support for Franjieh in Lebanese Presidential Election
Hezbollah is expected to withdraw its support for presidential candidate Suleiman Franjieh, opening the way for other contenders in Lebanon's upcoming election on Thursday, amid a reshaped political landscape following the war with Israel and the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Hezbollah to Withdraw Support for Franjieh in Lebanese Presidential Election
Hezbollah is expected to withdraw its support for presidential candidate Suleiman Franjieh, opening the way for other contenders in Lebanon's upcoming election on Thursday, amid a reshaped political landscape following the war with Israel and the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
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52% Bias Score
Air China Poised for Turnaround Amidst Chinese Travel Rebound
Analysts at DBS and Citigroup predict Air China, a Hong Kong-traded airline part of Star Alliance, will lead the recovery of Chinese airlines due to its strong global reach and the expected increase in post-pandemic travel demand; Air China's stock is currently trading significantly below its 2018 h...
Air China Poised for Turnaround Amidst Chinese Travel Rebound
Analysts at DBS and Citigroup predict Air China, a Hong Kong-traded airline part of Star Alliance, will lead the recovery of Chinese airlines due to its strong global reach and the expected increase in post-pandemic travel demand; Air China's stock is currently trading significantly below its 2018 h...
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Investment Banking Rebounds with 55% Revenue Surge in 2024
Spain's top 20 investment banks experienced a 55% revenue surge in 2024, reaching €950 million, driven by increased M&A activity following the stabilization of interest rates; key deals included Puig's IPO and BBVA's bid for Banco Sabadell.
Spanish Investment Banking Rebounds with 55% Revenue Surge in 2024
Spain's top 20 investment banks experienced a 55% revenue surge in 2024, reaching €950 million, driven by increased M&A activity following the stabilization of interest rates; key deals included Puig's IPO and BBVA's bid for Banco Sabadell.
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40% Bias Score
Singapore Luxury Condo Launch Signals Housing Market Rebound
City Developments Ltd., Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, and Sekisui House are launching The Orie, a 777-unit luxury condominium in Singapore's Toa Payoh, with prices starting at S$1.28 million, amid a rebound in housing demand and lower borrowing costs.
Singapore Luxury Condo Launch Signals Housing Market Rebound
City Developments Ltd., Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, and Sekisui House are launching The Orie, a 777-unit luxury condominium in Singapore's Toa Payoh, with prices starting at S$1.28 million, amid a rebound in housing demand and lower borrowing costs.
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44% Bias Score
First Woman to Lead Syria's Central Bank Amidst Economic Crisis
Maysaa Sabrine, a former deputy governor, became the first woman to lead Syria's Central Bank after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad; she faces the immense challenge of reviving an economy shattered by 13 years of war and international sanctions, while the new de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, seeks to...
First Woman to Lead Syria's Central Bank Amidst Economic Crisis
Maysaa Sabrine, a former deputy governor, became the first woman to lead Syria's Central Bank after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad; she faces the immense challenge of reviving an economy shattered by 13 years of war and international sanctions, while the new de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, seeks to...
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32% Bias Score
Malawi's Corporate Success Signals Strong Economic Recovery in 2024
Malawi's leading companies reported record profits in 2024, with NICO Holdings posting a 120% increase to MK131 billion, FDH Bank a 131% rise to MK41 billion, and Airtel Malawi a staggering 400% growth, signifying a robust economic recovery across diverse sectors despite global challenges.
Malawi's Corporate Success Signals Strong Economic Recovery in 2024
Malawi's leading companies reported record profits in 2024, with NICO Holdings posting a 120% increase to MK131 billion, FDH Bank a 131% rise to MK41 billion, and Airtel Malawi a staggering 400% growth, signifying a robust economic recovery across diverse sectors despite global challenges.
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40% Bias Score
Post-Pandemic Fashion: A Conversation with Carolina Herrera's Creative Director
Margaret Brennan's "Facing Forward" podcast features Carolina Herrera Creative Director Wes Gordon discussing the post-pandemic fashion industry's future, exploring the potential return of formal wear and the industry's recovery strategies after a year of virtual events.
Post-Pandemic Fashion: A Conversation with Carolina Herrera's Creative Director
Margaret Brennan's "Facing Forward" podcast features Carolina Herrera Creative Director Wes Gordon discussing the post-pandemic fashion industry's future, exploring the potential return of formal wear and the industry's recovery strategies after a year of virtual events.
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60% Bias Score
Mazón Demands "Zero-Tax" Policy for Valencia Flood Victims
Valencia's regional president demands a "zero-tax" policy from the Spanish government for flood victims, criticizing the continued collection of taxes and the loan system with interests, contrasting it with the regional government's interest-free financing.
Mazón Demands "Zero-Tax" Policy for Valencia Flood Victims
Valencia's regional president demands a "zero-tax" policy from the Spanish government for flood victims, criticizing the continued collection of taxes and the loan system with interests, contrasting it with the regional government's interest-free financing.
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64% Bias Score
Record Surge in Chinese Travel Bookings for 2025 Spring Festival
Chinese Spring Festival travel bookings are surging to unprecedented levels in 2025, with outbound trips to destinations like Japan and Southeast Asia booming alongside a 203% year-over-year increase in inbound tourism, driven by visa liberalization, flight recovery, and pent-up demand.
Record Surge in Chinese Travel Bookings for 2025 Spring Festival
Chinese Spring Festival travel bookings are surging to unprecedented levels in 2025, with outbound trips to destinations like Japan and Southeast Asia booming alongside a 203% year-over-year increase in inbound tourism, driven by visa liberalization, flight recovery, and pent-up demand.
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48% Bias Score
Governmental Disputes Hamper Valencia's Storm Recovery
Disagreements between Spain's national and Valencian regional governments over the distribution of 10 billion euros in direct aid (out of a total 16.5 billion mobilized) are slowing the recovery of businesses impacted by the October 29th storm, with only 30% of insurance claims paid and industrial a...
Governmental Disputes Hamper Valencia's Storm Recovery
Disagreements between Spain's national and Valencian regional governments over the distribution of 10 billion euros in direct aid (out of a total 16.5 billion mobilized) are slowing the recovery of businesses impacted by the October 29th storm, with only 30% of insurance claims paid and industrial a...
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56% Bias Score
Tokyo Stocks Poised for New Highs in 2025 Amidst Political and Economic Uncertainty
Tokyo stocks are projected to hit new highs in 2025, potentially reaching 45,000 on the Nikkei Stock Average, driven by economic recovery and wage growth; however, political uncertainty and US trade policies pose significant risks.
Tokyo Stocks Poised for New Highs in 2025 Amidst Political and Economic Uncertainty
Tokyo stocks are projected to hit new highs in 2025, potentially reaching 45,000 on the Nikkei Stock Average, driven by economic recovery and wage growth; however, political uncertainty and US trade policies pose significant risks.
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Household Savings Surge to 7.1% in Q3 2024
Spanish household savings surged to 7.1% of gross disposable income in Q3 2024, a 1.6-point increase year-on-year, driven by lower inflation (2.5% annual average), strong job growth (21.3 million employed), and wage increases.
Spanish Household Savings Surge to 7.1% in Q3 2024
Spanish household savings surged to 7.1% of gross disposable income in Q3 2024, a 1.6-point increase year-on-year, driven by lower inflation (2.5% annual average), strong job growth (21.3 million employed), and wage increases.
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24% Bias Score