Work-Life Balance Surpasses Salary as Top Employee Priority in Global Survey
A Randstad survey of 26,000 employees across 35 countries reveals work-life balance as the top job motivator, surpassing salary for the first time, highlighting the pandemic's lasting impact on workplace expectations and the increasing demand for flexible working.
Work-Life Balance Surpasses Salary as Top Employee Priority in Global Survey
A Randstad survey of 26,000 employees across 35 countries reveals work-life balance as the top job motivator, surpassing salary for the first time, highlighting the pandemic's lasting impact on workplace expectations and the increasing demand for flexible working.
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32% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Delay Offers Temporary Relief to Canadian Energy Sector
President Trump's delayed tariff decision on Canadian energy imports provides temporary relief, but his focus on U.S. energy independence creates uncertainty for Canada, which supplied a record 60 percent of U.S. crude imports (4.3 million barrels daily) in 2023.
Trump's Tariff Delay Offers Temporary Relief to Canadian Energy Sector
President Trump's delayed tariff decision on Canadian energy imports provides temporary relief, but his focus on U.S. energy independence creates uncertainty for Canada, which supplied a record 60 percent of U.S. crude imports (4.3 million barrels daily) in 2023.
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60% Bias Score
BMW Group Spain Sets Sales Records in 2024
In 2024, BMW Group Spain achieved record sales, with BMW brand sales up 29.4% to 45,184 units, exceeding market growth fourfold, while Mini sales decreased by 10.1% due to model range renewal, and BMW Motorrad sales increased by 3.6% to 13,143 units.
BMW Group Spain Sets Sales Records in 2024
In 2024, BMW Group Spain achieved record sales, with BMW brand sales up 29.4% to 45,184 units, exceeding market growth fourfold, while Mini sales decreased by 10.1% due to model range renewal, and BMW Motorrad sales increased by 3.6% to 13,143 units.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Mexico and Canada
President Trump announced 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports, starting February 1st, impacting $893 billion in bilateral trade and potentially raising prices for American consumers.
Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Mexico and Canada
President Trump announced 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports, starting February 1st, impacting $893 billion in bilateral trade and potentially raising prices for American consumers.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Mexico and Canada
President Trump announced 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, effective February 1st, impacting over $893 billion in annual bilateral trade and potentially leading to higher prices for American consumers and retaliatory tariffs.
Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Mexico and Canada
President Trump announced 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, effective February 1st, impacting over $893 billion in annual bilateral trade and potentially leading to higher prices for American consumers and retaliatory tariffs.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Declares "Energy Emergency", Reverses Climate Policies
On his inauguration, President Trump declared a U.S. "energy emergency", focusing on boosting domestic oil and gas production by reversing Biden-era environmental regulations, withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, and aiming to regain control of the Panama Canal.
Trump Declares "Energy Emergency", Reverses Climate Policies
On his inauguration, President Trump declared a U.S. "energy emergency", focusing on boosting domestic oil and gas production by reversing Biden-era environmental regulations, withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, and aiming to regain control of the Panama Canal.
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56% Bias Score
Indonesia Leverages China Ties, South-South Cooperation Amidst Trump's Return
Indonesia faces economic uncertainty from Trump's return but seeks to leverage stronger ties with China, exemplified by $139.26 billion in bilateral trade in 2023 and over $7 billion in Chinese investment, and expand South-South partnerships to mitigate risks and boost its global influence.
Indonesia Leverages China Ties, South-South Cooperation Amidst Trump's Return
Indonesia faces economic uncertainty from Trump's return but seeks to leverage stronger ties with China, exemplified by $139.26 billion in bilateral trade in 2023 and over $7 billion in Chinese investment, and expand South-South partnerships to mitigate risks and boost its global influence.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Policies Create Uncertainty for the Federal Reserve
President-elect Trump's potential policies, including mass deportations and tariffs, pose a significant challenge to the Federal Reserve's ability to accurately forecast economic indicators and set appropriate monetary policy due to heightened uncertainty, forcing the Fed to choose between immediate...
Trump's Policies Create Uncertainty for the Federal Reserve
President-elect Trump's potential policies, including mass deportations and tariffs, pose a significant challenge to the Federal Reserve's ability to accurately forecast economic indicators and set appropriate monetary policy due to heightened uncertainty, forcing the Fed to choose between immediate...
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48% Bias Score
China Prioritizes Yellow River Basin Development in 2025 Plans
Xi Jinping presided over a Politburo meeting reviewing work reports from key Chinese state institutions and approving their 2025 plans, prioritizing ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River basin, emphasizing actions to improve water conservation, soil retention, and we...
China Prioritizes Yellow River Basin Development in 2025 Plans
Xi Jinping presided over a Politburo meeting reviewing work reports from key Chinese state institutions and approving their 2025 plans, prioritizing ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River basin, emphasizing actions to improve water conservation, soil retention, and we...
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44% Bias Score
US Economic Dominance: Robust Growth Amidst Rising Debt and Trade Deficit
In 2024, the US economy, representing 26% of global GDP, showed 3.1% growth, exceeding the Eurozone's 0.8% and marked by low unemployment (4.1%) but high trade deficit ($84.4 billion in September) and rising national debt, prompting concerns in Europe about US economic dominance and potential trade ...
US Economic Dominance: Robust Growth Amidst Rising Debt and Trade Deficit
In 2024, the US economy, representing 26% of global GDP, showed 3.1% growth, exceeding the Eurozone's 0.8% and marked by low unemployment (4.1%) but high trade deficit ($84.4 billion in September) and rising national debt, prompting concerns in Europe about US economic dominance and potential trade ...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Inaugural Address: National Emergency, Tariffs, and Policy Reversals
In his inaugural address, President Donald Trump announced a "national energy emergency," the revocation of electric vehicle mandates, the imposition of tariffs on foreign countries, and a return to a two-gender policy, all while criticizing the Biden administration's handling of domestic and foreig...
Trump's Inaugural Address: National Emergency, Tariffs, and Policy Reversals
In his inaugural address, President Donald Trump announced a "national energy emergency," the revocation of electric vehicle mandates, the imposition of tariffs on foreign countries, and a return to a two-gender policy, all while criticizing the Biden administration's handling of domestic and foreig...
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76% Bias Score
Argentina Records Record US$18.899 Billion Trade Surplus in 2024
Argentina registered a record US$18.899 billion trade surplus in 2024, exceeding the previous record of US$16.885,8 billion in 2009; this was driven by a 19.4% increase in exports, mainly agricultural products, and a 17.5% decrease in imports due to the economic recession.
Argentina Records Record US$18.899 Billion Trade Surplus in 2024
Argentina registered a record US$18.899 billion trade surplus in 2024, exceeding the previous record of US$16.885,8 billion in 2009; this was driven by a 19.4% increase in exports, mainly agricultural products, and a 17.5% decrease in imports due to the economic recession.
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48% Bias Score