Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Dies at 92
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, 92, passed away on December 26, 2024, after being hospitalized following a loss of consciousness; he served as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014 and was known for his economic reforms and efforts toward peace with Pakistan and China.
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Dies at 92
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, 92, passed away on December 26, 2024, after being hospitalized following a loss of consciousness; he served as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014 and was known for his economic reforms and efforts toward peace with Pakistan and China.
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Brazilian Senate Approves Consumption Tax Reform Bill
The Brazilian Senate approved a consumption tax reform bill creating a single Value Added Tax (IVA) with exceptions for essential goods and services, subject to further analysis by the Chamber of Deputies before presidential sanction; the final tax rate is expected to not exceed 28.48%, with a 26.5%...
Brazilian Senate Approves Consumption Tax Reform Bill
The Brazilian Senate approved a consumption tax reform bill creating a single Value Added Tax (IVA) with exceptions for essential goods and services, subject to further analysis by the Chamber of Deputies before presidential sanction; the final tax rate is expected to not exceed 28.48%, with a 26.5%...
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36% Bias Score
EU seeks to finalize Mercosur trade deal amid French crisis
EU aims to finalize a trade deal with Mercosur amid French political instability, creating a 700 million consumer market; however, concerns about agricultural impacts and environmental standards persist.
EU seeks to finalize Mercosur trade deal amid French crisis
EU aims to finalize a trade deal with Mercosur amid French political instability, creating a 700 million consumer market; however, concerns about agricultural impacts and environmental standards persist.
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Trump's Tariff Policy: Economic Realities vs. Political Rhetoric
President Trump's praise of tariffs contrasts sharply with economic analysis showing they increase consumer prices and cause job losses, as evidenced by the sugar and steel tariffs, while offering alternative policy tools for similar goals.
Trump's Tariff Policy: Economic Realities vs. Political Rhetoric
President Trump's praise of tariffs contrasts sharply with economic analysis showing they increase consumer prices and cause job losses, as evidenced by the sugar and steel tariffs, while offering alternative policy tools for similar goals.
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Estimating the Duration of Significantly Increased Product Prices
This article analyzes how long businesses can expect significantly increased prices to persist for a product, focusing on the concept of price elasticity of supply and demand and factors influencing the speed and magnitude of market adjustments.
Estimating the Duration of Significantly Increased Product Prices
This article analyzes how long businesses can expect significantly increased prices to persist for a product, focusing on the concept of price elasticity of supply and demand and factors influencing the speed and magnitude of market adjustments.
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16% Bias Score
Mnuchin's Nomination as Treasury Secretary
Analysis of the nomination of Steven Mnuchin as US Treasury Secretary under the Trump administration.
Mnuchin's Nomination as Treasury Secretary
Analysis of the nomination of Steven Mnuchin as US Treasury Secretary under the Trump administration.
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40% Bias Score
German Cities Increase Parking Fees to Address Budget Shortfalls
Kiel and Flensburg are raising parking fees in 2025, with Kiel increasing hourly rates from €1.50 to €2.00 to address a budget deficit and Flensburg implementing cashless payments by the end of 2025, while Lübeck's proposed increase is postponed due to new court rulings.
German Cities Increase Parking Fees to Address Budget Shortfalls
Kiel and Flensburg are raising parking fees in 2025, with Kiel increasing hourly rates from €1.50 to €2.00 to address a budget deficit and Flensburg implementing cashless payments by the end of 2025, while Lübeck's proposed increase is postponed due to new court rulings.
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32% Bias Score
2024 Nobel Prizes Awarded: Celebrating Achievements in AI, Science, and Literature
The 2024 Nobel Prizes, awarded on December 10th, honored eleven laureates across various fields, including AI, protein research, microRNA, literature, and economics, with each receiving a medal, diploma, and approximately €950,000.
2024 Nobel Prizes Awarded: Celebrating Achievements in AI, Science, and Literature
The 2024 Nobel Prizes, awarded on December 10th, honored eleven laureates across various fields, including AI, protein research, microRNA, literature, and economics, with each receiving a medal, diploma, and approximately €950,000.
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"Volkswagen Sells Xinjiang Factory, Citing Economic Reasons Amid Human Rights Concerns"
"Volkswagen sold its Xinjiang factory, which ceased production in 2019, to a Chinese state-owned enterprise in 2024, citing economic reasons amid human rights concerns and declining production; fewer than 200 Volkswagen employees remain in Xinjiang."
"Volkswagen Sells Xinjiang Factory, Citing Economic Reasons Amid Human Rights Concerns"
"Volkswagen sold its Xinjiang factory, which ceased production in 2019, to a Chinese state-owned enterprise in 2024, citing economic reasons amid human rights concerns and declining production; fewer than 200 Volkswagen employees remain in Xinjiang."
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48% Bias Score
California Minimum Wage Increases to $16.50 in 2025
California's minimum wage will rise to $16.50 per hour on January 1, 2025, due to inflation-linked adjustments and state law, despite the defeat of Proposition 32, which would have increased it to $18 per hour. Many cities and counties have implemented even higher rates, creating a complex system fo...
California Minimum Wage Increases to $16.50 in 2025
California's minimum wage will rise to $16.50 per hour on January 1, 2025, due to inflation-linked adjustments and state law, despite the defeat of Proposition 32, which would have increased it to $18 per hour. Many cities and counties have implemented even higher rates, creating a complex system fo...
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Inflation Perception Gap Fuels Anti-Incumbent Sentiment in 2022 U.S. Election
The 2022 U.S. election saw a significant disconnect between economists' assessment of a healthy economy and public perception of rampant inflation, leading to anti-incumbent voting and criticism of central bank policies; this "vibecession" is now impacting other countries.
Inflation Perception Gap Fuels Anti-Incumbent Sentiment in 2022 U.S. Election
The 2022 U.S. election saw a significant disconnect between economists' assessment of a healthy economy and public perception of rampant inflation, leading to anti-incumbent voting and criticism of central bank policies; this "vibecession" is now impacting other countries.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Economic Policies: A Storm Brewing?
Analysis of the potential economic impact of Donald Trump's proposed policies for his second term, focusing on inflation, debt, and international trade.
Trump's Economic Policies: A Storm Brewing?
Analysis of the potential economic impact of Donald Trump's proposed policies for his second term, focusing on inflation, debt, and international trade.
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48% Bias Score