Sabadell's Return to Catalonia: Political Stakes High Amidst BBVA Takeover
Banco Sabadell, headquartered in Alicante since 2017, is considering returning to Catalonia, a move with significant political implications amid BBVA's takeover attempt and Spain's ongoing recovery from the 2017 independence crisis.
Sabadell's Return to Catalonia: Political Stakes High Amidst BBVA Takeover
Banco Sabadell, headquartered in Alicante since 2017, is considering returning to Catalonia, a move with significant political implications amid BBVA's takeover attempt and Spain's ongoing recovery from the 2017 independence crisis.
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56% Bias Score
Europe's Unity and Self-Reliance in Response to Trump Presidency
At a Euronews event in Davos, European leaders discussed bolstering unity and competitiveness amidst President Trump's inauguration, emphasizing increased defense spending, digital investments, and deeper integration to counter potential US isolationism.
Europe's Unity and Self-Reliance in Response to Trump Presidency
At a Euronews event in Davos, European leaders discussed bolstering unity and competitiveness amidst President Trump's inauguration, emphasizing increased defense spending, digital investments, and deeper integration to counter potential US isolationism.
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36% Bias Score
Xizang's GDP Grows 6.3 Percent in 2024, Driven by Foreign Trade Surge
Xizang's 2024 GDP reached $37.96 billion (a 6.3 percent increase), driven by a 15.4 percent surge in foreign trade to $1.7 billion, facilitated by new infrastructure and supportive government policies; per capita disposable income rose 8.2 percent.
Xizang's GDP Grows 6.3 Percent in 2024, Driven by Foreign Trade Surge
Xizang's 2024 GDP reached $37.96 billion (a 6.3 percent increase), driven by a 15.4 percent surge in foreign trade to $1.7 billion, facilitated by new infrastructure and supportive government policies; per capita disposable income rose 8.2 percent.
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48% Bias Score
US Tariffs on China Risk Inflation, Slowing Growth
The US plans to impose massive tariffs on China, potentially increasing inflation and slowing US economic growth; economists predict higher consumer prices and disrupted US supply chains; China plans to counteract with domestic market revitalization and a 5% GDP growth target for 2025.
US Tariffs on China Risk Inflation, Slowing Growth
The US plans to impose massive tariffs on China, potentially increasing inflation and slowing US economic growth; economists predict higher consumer prices and disrupted US supply chains; China plans to counteract with domestic market revitalization and a 5% GDP growth target for 2025.
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40% Bias Score
Netflix's Record Subscriber Growth Fuels Price Hikes and Stock Surge
Netflix added a record 18.9 million subscribers in Q4 2024, exceeding expectations due to live sports and "Squid Game," prompting price increases across various plans in the US, Canada, Portugal, and Argentina and resulting in a 13 percent stock surge.
Netflix's Record Subscriber Growth Fuels Price Hikes and Stock Surge
Netflix added a record 18.9 million subscribers in Q4 2024, exceeding expectations due to live sports and "Squid Game," prompting price increases across various plans in the US, Canada, Portugal, and Argentina and resulting in a 13 percent stock surge.
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12% Bias Score
CMS Drug Price Controls Under IRA Threaten Pharmaceutical Innovation
CMS announced price negotiations for 15 drugs under the IRA, imposing penalties up to 95% of U.S. sales for non-compliance; this discourages R&D, potentially resulting in fewer new drugs and harming patients, with studies projecting a loss of 135 new drugs and $663 billion in R&D spending by 2039.
CMS Drug Price Controls Under IRA Threaten Pharmaceutical Innovation
CMS announced price negotiations for 15 drugs under the IRA, imposing penalties up to 95% of U.S. sales for non-compliance; this discourages R&D, potentially resulting in fewer new drugs and harming patients, with studies projecting a loss of 135 new drugs and $663 billion in R&D spending by 2039.
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60% Bias Score
China Urges Multilateralism and Inclusive Growth at Davos
In Davos, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang urged global cooperation for inclusive development, echoing President Xi's 2017 call for multilateralism, and outlined China's commitment to high-quality growth, green initiatives, and further opening up, meeting with several world leaders and business ex...
China Urges Multilateralism and Inclusive Growth at Davos
In Davos, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang urged global cooperation for inclusive development, echoing President Xi's 2017 call for multilateralism, and outlined China's commitment to high-quality growth, green initiatives, and further opening up, meeting with several world leaders and business ex...
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20% Bias Score
China Unveils Plan to Boost New Energy Vehicle Sector
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced plans to bolster its new energy vehicle sector through technological advancements in new system batteries, infrastructure development, and broader economic support, solidifying its global leadership in electric mobility.
China Unveils Plan to Boost New Energy Vehicle Sector
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced plans to bolster its new energy vehicle sector through technological advancements in new system batteries, infrastructure development, and broader economic support, solidifying its global leadership in electric mobility.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Tariffs on China and EU
President Trump announced 10% tariffs on Chinese goods starting February 1st and threatened similar measures against the EU, citing unfair trade practices and the flow of fentanyl from China into the US, following similar actions against Mexico and Canada.
Trump Threatens Tariffs on China and EU
President Trump announced 10% tariffs on Chinese goods starting February 1st and threatened similar measures against the EU, citing unfair trade practices and the flow of fentanyl from China into the US, following similar actions against Mexico and Canada.
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60% Bias Score
Trump's Trade Focus: Challenges and Opportunities for Canada
President Trump's second term begins with an executive order to investigate America's trade deficits, potentially using tariffs, creating challenges and opportunities for Canada which ran a US$41-billion trade surplus with the U.S. in 2023, but this surplus largely disappears if energy exports are e...
Trump's Trade Focus: Challenges and Opportunities for Canada
President Trump's second term begins with an executive order to investigate America's trade deficits, potentially using tariffs, creating challenges and opportunities for Canada which ran a US$41-billion trade surplus with the U.S. in 2023, but this surplus largely disappears if energy exports are e...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Memo Orders Review of Unfair Foreign Trade Practices
President Trump's January 20 Memorandum on America First Trade Policy directs executive agencies to report by April 1 on actions to counter unfair foreign trade practices, focusing on using Anticompetitive Market Distortions analysis for effective remedies and potentially forming international coali...
Trump Memo Orders Review of Unfair Foreign Trade Practices
President Trump's January 20 Memorandum on America First Trade Policy directs executive agencies to report by April 1 on actions to counter unfair foreign trade practices, focusing on using Anticompetitive Market Distortions analysis for effective remedies and potentially forming international coali...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Threatens 10% Tariff on All Chinese Goods
President Donald Trump threatened a 10% tariff on all Chinese goods starting February 1st, citing fentanyl trafficking through Mexico and Canada, despite market concerns about inflation; he also threatened tariffs on Mexico and Canada on Monday.
Trump Threatens 10% Tariff on All Chinese Goods
President Donald Trump threatened a 10% tariff on all Chinese goods starting February 1st, citing fentanyl trafficking through Mexico and Canada, despite market concerns about inflation; he also threatened tariffs on Mexico and Canada on Monday.
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40% Bias Score