Trump's Fed Pressure Highlights Flaws in Central Banking
President Trump's public demand that the Federal Reserve lower interest rates has reignited the debate about the Fed's independence and its historical pattern of succumbing to political pressure, leading to asset bubbles, inflation, and wealth inequality, while the article proposes replacing the cur...
Trump's Fed Pressure Highlights Flaws in Central Banking
President Trump's public demand that the Federal Reserve lower interest rates has reignited the debate about the Fed's independence and its historical pattern of succumbing to political pressure, leading to asset bubbles, inflation, and wealth inequality, while the article proposes replacing the cur...
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60% Bias Score
WEF Meeting Highlights Weak Global Economy, Urges Cooperation Amid Protectionism Concerns
The 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, highlighted a weak global economic recovery, with 56 percent of surveyed chief economists expecting a decline in 2025, while the IMF projects growth below the 2000-2019 average. Concerns over rising protectionism and geopoliti...
WEF Meeting Highlights Weak Global Economy, Urges Cooperation Amid Protectionism Concerns
The 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, highlighted a weak global economic recovery, with 56 percent of surveyed chief economists expecting a decline in 2025, while the IMF projects growth below the 2000-2019 average. Concerns over rising protectionism and geopoliti...
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36% Bias Score
China's Domestic Energy Boom Cuts Oil Imports
In 2024, China's total oil and gas production surpassed 400 million metric tons for the first time, driven by increased domestic exploration and technological innovation, resulting in a 1.9 percent decrease in crude oil imports as domestic demand for gasoline and diesel fell due to the rise of elect...
China's Domestic Energy Boom Cuts Oil Imports
In 2024, China's total oil and gas production surpassed 400 million metric tons for the first time, driven by increased domestic exploration and technological innovation, resulting in a 1.9 percent decrease in crude oil imports as domestic demand for gasoline and diesel fell due to the rise of elect...
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36% Bias Score
European VC Investment Dips in 2024 Despite AI Boom and Venture Debt Surge
In 2024, total European VC investment decreased despite a rise in individual deal values and a surge in AI funding (€14.6 billion), while venture debt increased by 27.3% to €17.2 billion; PitchBook predicts subdued funding in 2025 but notes a positive trend of increasing exits.
European VC Investment Dips in 2024 Despite AI Boom and Venture Debt Surge
In 2024, total European VC investment decreased despite a rise in individual deal values and a surge in AI funding (€14.6 billion), while venture debt increased by 27.3% to €17.2 billion; PitchBook predicts subdued funding in 2025 but notes a positive trend of increasing exits.
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16% Bias Score
BOJ Raises Rates to 0.5%, Highest Since 2008
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 0.5% on Friday, its highest since 2008, due to sustained inflation and rising wages, resulting in a stronger yen and a slightly higher Nikkei index; the decision was an 8-1 vote.
BOJ Raises Rates to 0.5%, Highest Since 2008
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 0.5% on Friday, its highest since 2008, due to sustained inflation and rising wages, resulting in a stronger yen and a slightly higher Nikkei index; the decision was an 8-1 vote.
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12% Bias Score
Alberta Premier's U.S. Lobbying Effort Diverges from Canadian Strategy
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is lobbying U.S. officials to secure exemptions for Canadian crude oil from potential tariffs, employing a strategy that emphasizes mutual economic benefit despite criticism for undermining national unity.
Alberta Premier's U.S. Lobbying Effort Diverges from Canadian Strategy
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is lobbying U.S. officials to secure exemptions for Canadian crude oil from potential tariffs, employing a strategy that emphasizes mutual economic benefit despite criticism for undermining national unity.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Freezes IRA Funds, Creating Clean Energy Uncertainty
President Trump's executive order freezes funding for the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), creating uncertainty for clean energy projects and international collaborations; the order's impact on already-awarded funds and tax credits remains unclear, potentially triggering legal battles and affecting in...
Trump Freezes IRA Funds, Creating Clean Energy Uncertainty
President Trump's executive order freezes funding for the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), creating uncertainty for clean energy projects and international collaborations; the order's impact on already-awarded funds and tax credits remains unclear, potentially triggering legal battles and affecting in...
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Ultimatum: Invest in US or Face Tariffs
At the World Economic Forum, President Trump threatened tariffs on companies that don't invest in the US, promising lower taxes in return; he also urged oil producers to lower prices to harm Russia's war effort, highlighting a new era of geostrategic competition.
Trump's Ultimatum: Invest in US or Face Tariffs
At the World Economic Forum, President Trump threatened tariffs on companies that don't invest in the US, promising lower taxes in return; he also urged oil producers to lower prices to harm Russia's war effort, highlighting a new era of geostrategic competition.
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44% Bias Score
China's 2027 Plan for Rural Revitalization and Income Growth
China plans to significantly advance rural vitalization and agricultural modernization by 2027, focusing on high-quality rural industry development to boost farmers' income, with per capita disposable income reaching 23,119 yuan in 2024.
China's 2027 Plan for Rural Revitalization and Income Growth
China plans to significantly advance rural vitalization and agricultural modernization by 2027, focusing on high-quality rural industry development to boost farmers' income, with per capita disposable income reaching 23,119 yuan in 2024.
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32% Bias Score
Chinese Consumers Prioritize Wellness, Experiences Amid Cautious Spending
AlixPartners' report on 3,000 Chinese consumers shows increased spending on wellness and experiences (41% on health, 30%+ on groceries/clothing/travel), led by Gen Z in top cities and affluent seniors, despite cautious overall sentiment; online channels dominate.
Chinese Consumers Prioritize Wellness, Experiences Amid Cautious Spending
AlixPartners' report on 3,000 Chinese consumers shows increased spending on wellness and experiences (41% on health, 30%+ on groceries/clothing/travel), led by Gen Z in top cities and affluent seniors, despite cautious overall sentiment; online channels dominate.
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16% Bias Score
CEO Shooting Spurs Global Reassessment of Executive Security
The CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, was shot in New York City last month, prompting a global reassessment of executive security protocols and raising concerns about the potential impact on attracting future leadership talent; the global private security market exceeded \$240 billion in 2023...
CEO Shooting Spurs Global Reassessment of Executive Security
The CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, was shot in New York City last month, prompting a global reassessment of executive security protocols and raising concerns about the potential impact on attracting future leadership talent; the global private security market exceeded \$240 billion in 2023...
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44% Bias Score
Boeing Projects $12 Billion Loss in 2024 Amidst Multiple Crises
Boeing projects a $12 billion loss for 2024 due to a series of crises, including a mid-flight fuselage failure, a strike affecting production, and a 10% workforce reduction; the company anticipates resolving these issues under new leadership.
Boeing Projects $12 Billion Loss in 2024 Amidst Multiple Crises
Boeing projects a $12 billion loss for 2024 due to a series of crises, including a mid-flight fuselage failure, a strike affecting production, and a 10% workforce reduction; the company anticipates resolving these issues under new leadership.
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48% Bias Score