Trump Appoints Loyalists to Lead Protectionist Trade Agenda
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Jamieson Greer as the next U.S. trade representative and Kevin Hassett to lead the National Economic Council, signaling a continuation of his protectionist trade policies and potentially escalating trade tensions with Canada, Mexico, and China.
Trump Appoints Loyalists to Lead Protectionist Trade Agenda
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Jamieson Greer as the next U.S. trade representative and Kevin Hassett to lead the National Economic Council, signaling a continuation of his protectionist trade policies and potentially escalating trade tensions with Canada, Mexico, and China.
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36% Bias Score
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Faces Final Hurdles Amidst Farmer Protests
The EU and Mercosur are nearing finalization of a major trade deal after over 20 years of negotiations, but objections from several EU countries, particularly France, regarding environmental and agricultural concerns are delaying the process, causing widespread protests among European farmers.
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Faces Final Hurdles Amidst Farmer Protests
The EU and Mercosur are nearing finalization of a major trade deal after over 20 years of negotiations, but objections from several EU countries, particularly France, regarding environmental and agricultural concerns are delaying the process, causing widespread protests among European farmers.
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40% Bias Score
French Market Plunges Amidst Political Turmoil
Political instability in France, triggered by Prime Minister Barnier's budget plan facing opposition, sent the CAC 40 index down 1.3% on Wednesday, reaching four-month lows before a slight recovery, with French banking stocks particularly affected, amid concerns of a potential Greek-style crisis.
French Market Plunges Amidst Political Turmoil
Political instability in France, triggered by Prime Minister Barnier's budget plan facing opposition, sent the CAC 40 index down 1.3% on Wednesday, reaching four-month lows before a slight recovery, with French banking stocks particularly affected, amid concerns of a potential Greek-style crisis.
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48% Bias Score
Explosion des escroqueries liées au Black Friday
L'augmentation des escroqueries liées au Black Friday est due à la facilité d'accès à des outils de fraude bon marché sur le dark web, à l'essor de l'IA permettant de mieux imiter les sites officiels, et à la tendance des consommateurs à rechercher des offres alléchantes.
Explosion des escroqueries liées au Black Friday
L'augmentation des escroqueries liées au Black Friday est due à la facilité d'accès à des outils de fraude bon marché sur le dark web, à l'essor de l'IA permettant de mieux imiter les sites officiels, et à la tendance des consommateurs à rechercher des offres alléchantes.
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40% Bias Score
Senegal Halts Peanut Exports to Secure Domestic Supply
Facing harvest delays and insufficient processing capacity, the Senegalese government temporarily banned peanut exports from November 15th, 2024, to secure the domestic market, causing farmer concern over their primary income source.
Senegal Halts Peanut Exports to Secure Domestic Supply
Facing harvest delays and insufficient processing capacity, the Senegalese government temporarily banned peanut exports from November 15th, 2024, to secure the domestic market, causing farmer concern over their primary income source.
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44% Bias Score
Hamburg's Housing Crisis: Rising Rents Despite New Construction
Hamburg, despite building over 70,000 new apartments in ten years, experiences rising rents due to a disproportionate number of high-priced units, prompting exploration of alternative housing solutions and policies.
Hamburg's Housing Crisis: Rising Rents Despite New Construction
Hamburg, despite building over 70,000 new apartments in ten years, experiences rising rents due to a disproportionate number of high-priced units, prompting exploration of alternative housing solutions and policies.
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40% Bias Score
Barnier: A Prime Minister Beyond the Traditional Role
Two months after his appointment, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's handling of the budget highlights a leadership style emphasizing listening, humility, and responsibility, contrasting sharply with the volatile National Assembly; however, his role transcends typical prime ministerial functions...
Barnier: A Prime Minister Beyond the Traditional Role
Two months after his appointment, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's handling of the budget highlights a leadership style emphasizing listening, humility, and responsibility, contrasting sharply with the volatile National Assembly; however, his role transcends typical prime ministerial functions...
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56% Bias Score
Black Friday Scam Surge Fueled by Cheap Fraud Tools and AI
Black Friday scams have skyrocketed due to readily available and affordable fraud tools on the dark web, enhanced by AI, and fueled by increased consumer vulnerability and the rise of sustainability-focused shopping, with platforms like Temu and Shein facing scrutiny for deceptive practices.
Black Friday Scam Surge Fueled by Cheap Fraud Tools and AI
Black Friday scams have skyrocketed due to readily available and affordable fraud tools on the dark web, enhanced by AI, and fueled by increased consumer vulnerability and the rise of sustainability-focused shopping, with platforms like Temu and Shein facing scrutiny for deceptive practices.
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40% Bias Score
French Minister Offers Budget Concessions to Avert Crisis
French Finance Minister Antoine Armand offered concessions on the budget, primarily concerning an electricity tax increase, to prevent a government collapse and the resulting economic crisis, as threatened by the Rassemblement National and left-wing parties who would vote no confidence.
French Minister Offers Budget Concessions to Avert Crisis
French Finance Minister Antoine Armand offered concessions on the budget, primarily concerning an electricity tax increase, to prevent a government collapse and the resulting economic crisis, as threatened by the Rassemblement National and left-wing parties who would vote no confidence.
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52% Bias Score
EU Approves France's €60 Billion Budget Plan for 2025
The European Commission approves France's €60 billion budget plan for 2025, aiming for a 5% deficit, involving €40 billion in cuts and €20 billion in new revenue, despite potential domestic political challenges.
EU Approves France's €60 Billion Budget Plan for 2025
The European Commission approves France's €60 billion budget plan for 2025, aiming for a 5% deficit, involving €40 billion in cuts and €20 billion in new revenue, despite potential domestic political challenges.
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36% Bias Score
Inflation in Deutschland steigt auf 2,2 Prozent
Die Inflationsrate in Deutschland steigt im November auf 2,2 Prozent, getrieben von steigenden Preisen für Dienstleistungen und Lebensmittel, während Energiepreise sinken. Die EZB sieht die jüngsten Lohnverhandlungen positiv, sieht aber nur begrenzten Spielraum für Zinssenkungen.
Inflation in Deutschland steigt auf 2,2 Prozent
Die Inflationsrate in Deutschland steigt im November auf 2,2 Prozent, getrieben von steigenden Preisen für Dienstleistungen und Lebensmittel, während Energiepreise sinken. Die EZB sieht die jüngsten Lohnverhandlungen positiv, sieht aber nur begrenzten Spielraum für Zinssenkungen.
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32% Bias Score
German Inflation Rises to 2.0% in October
Germany's inflation rose to 2.0% in October from 1.6% in September, driven by higher food and service prices, despite falling energy costs; the Bundesbank expects temporarily higher inflation in 2024.
German Inflation Rises to 2.0% in October
Germany's inflation rose to 2.0% in October from 1.6% in September, driven by higher food and service prices, despite falling energy costs; the Bundesbank expects temporarily higher inflation in 2024.
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32% Bias Score