EU Green Policies: Billions in Carbon Credits to China, Threatening European Carmakers
EU regulations may force European carmakers to pay billions to Chinese electric vehicle companies for carbon credits, placing already-struggling European businesses at a severe disadvantage and raising concerns about economic competitiveness.
EU Green Policies: Billions in Carbon Credits to China, Threatening European Carmakers
EU regulations may force European carmakers to pay billions to Chinese electric vehicle companies for carbon credits, placing already-struggling European businesses at a severe disadvantage and raising concerns about economic competitiveness.
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60% Bias Score
China Announces Significant Increase in Gold and Associated Mineral Reserves
China's geological survey announced the discovery of 168 metric tons of new gold resources and a significant increase in reserves of 12 associated minerals over the past five years, bolstering national resource security and potentially impacting global markets.
China Announces Significant Increase in Gold and Associated Mineral Reserves
China's geological survey announced the discovery of 168 metric tons of new gold resources and a significant increase in reserves of 12 associated minerals over the past five years, bolstering national resource security and potentially impacting global markets.
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40% Bias Score
Brazilian Consultant Launches Program to Support Solo Entrepreneurs
Jevandro Barros, a Sao Paulo-based consultant, created Projeto Apollo, a community for solo entrepreneurs in Brazil to address the high exit rate among the country's 13.2 million microbusinesses in 2021 by providing mentorship and education in key business areas.
Brazilian Consultant Launches Program to Support Solo Entrepreneurs
Jevandro Barros, a Sao Paulo-based consultant, created Projeto Apollo, a community for solo entrepreneurs in Brazil to address the high exit rate among the country's 13.2 million microbusinesses in 2021 by providing mentorship and education in key business areas.
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44% Bias Score
Star Entertainment Faces Material Uncertainty Amidst \$8 Million Loss
Star Entertainment reported a 15% revenue drop and an \$8 million EBITDA loss in the December quarter, leaving it with only \$78 million in cash and facing "material uncertainty" over its continued operation due to financial challenges and regulatory issues.
Star Entertainment Faces Material Uncertainty Amidst \$8 Million Loss
Star Entertainment reported a 15% revenue drop and an \$8 million EBITDA loss in the December quarter, leaving it with only \$78 million in cash and facing "material uncertainty" over its continued operation due to financial challenges and regulatory issues.
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40% Bias Score
US Tariffs Threaten Dutch Exports: Kiremko's Response and Sectoral Impacts
Due to potential US import tariffs, Dutch machinery manufacturer Kiremko's 25-year partnership with Idaho Steel Products is becoming crucial, while other Dutch sectors face potential production drops of up to 6% (machinery) and benefits for service sectors, according to CPB and Rabobank analyses.
US Tariffs Threaten Dutch Exports: Kiremko's Response and Sectoral Impacts
Due to potential US import tariffs, Dutch machinery manufacturer Kiremko's 25-year partnership with Idaho Steel Products is becoming crucial, while other Dutch sectors face potential production drops of up to 6% (machinery) and benefits for service sectors, according to CPB and Rabobank analyses.
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44% Bias Score
UK House Prices Surge, But Record Listings May Temper Growth
UK house asking prices saw a 1.7 percent jump (£5,992) in the month to January 11th, reaching £366,189 on average, the highest January increase since 2020; however, this is still below May 2024's record, and a record number of new properties on the market may slow future price growth.
UK House Prices Surge, But Record Listings May Temper Growth
UK house asking prices saw a 1.7 percent jump (£5,992) in the month to January 11th, reaching £366,189 on average, the highest January increase since 2020; however, this is still below May 2024's record, and a record number of new properties on the market may slow future price growth.
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40% Bias Score
Xizang Targets 7 Percent GDP Growth in 2025 with 27.8 Billion USD Infrastructure Investment
Xizang Autonomous Region plans over 200 billion yuan (about 27.8 billion USD) investment in infrastructure projects, including the Sichuan-Xizang Railway, in 2025, aiming for over 7 percent GDP growth while prioritizing ecological conservation and post-earthquake reconstruction following a 6.8-magni...
Xizang Targets 7 Percent GDP Growth in 2025 with 27.8 Billion USD Infrastructure Investment
Xizang Autonomous Region plans over 200 billion yuan (about 27.8 billion USD) investment in infrastructure projects, including the Sichuan-Xizang Railway, in 2025, aiming for over 7 percent GDP growth while prioritizing ecological conservation and post-earthquake reconstruction following a 6.8-magni...
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36% Bias Score
China's Gold Reserves Surge: 168 Metric Tons Added, Boosting Resource Security
China's Geological Survey announced the discovery of 168 metric tons of new gold resources and significant increases in 12 co-mineral reserves over the past five years, bolstering national resource security and potentially spurring regional economic development.
China's Gold Reserves Surge: 168 Metric Tons Added, Boosting Resource Security
China's Geological Survey announced the discovery of 168 metric tons of new gold resources and significant increases in 12 co-mineral reserves over the past five years, bolstering national resource security and potentially spurring regional economic development.
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44% Bias Score
Ordell Confirms Gold Deposit at Barimaia, Plans Major Drilling Program
Ordell Mining confirms a shallow, open-pittable gold deposit at its Barimaia project, near three processing plants, planning a 5,000m drilling program in February to expand exploration of this significant gold system.
Ordell Confirms Gold Deposit at Barimaia, Plans Major Drilling Program
Ordell Mining confirms a shallow, open-pittable gold deposit at its Barimaia project, near three processing plants, planning a 5,000m drilling program in February to expand exploration of this significant gold system.
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4% Bias Score
Israel Ceasefire: Minimal Budget Impact Despite Reduced Military Spending
Israel's recent ceasefire agreement with Hamas has significantly reduced immediate military spending, shifting budgetary priorities; however, the 2025 budget, including NIS 123 billion for defense, remains largely unaffected due to persistent geopolitical risks, although the departure of Itamar Ben-...
Israel Ceasefire: Minimal Budget Impact Despite Reduced Military Spending
Israel's recent ceasefire agreement with Hamas has significantly reduced immediate military spending, shifting budgetary priorities; however, the 2025 budget, including NIS 123 billion for defense, remains largely unaffected due to persistent geopolitical risks, although the departure of Itamar Ben-...
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36% Bias Score
Victoria to Mandate Daily Fuel Price Reporting, 24-Hour Price Lock
Victoria will mandate daily fuel price reporting at over 1,500 petrol stations from 2025, letting motorists lock in prices for 24 hours via the Service Victoria app, aiming to ease cost-of-living pressures.
Victoria to Mandate Daily Fuel Price Reporting, 24-Hour Price Lock
Victoria will mandate daily fuel price reporting at over 1,500 petrol stations from 2025, letting motorists lock in prices for 24 hours via the Service Victoria app, aiming to ease cost-of-living pressures.
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48% Bias Score
Hamburg Sees Sharp Rise in Energy Shutoffs in 2024
Due to unpaid bills, Hamburg, Germany saw a sharp increase in energy shutoffs in 2024: electricity shutoffs rose to 6145 (nearly triple 2023's 2174), water shutoffs to 549 (nearly double 2023's 285), and gas shutoffs to 49 (over five times 2023's 9), despite a hardship fund designed to prevent such ...
Hamburg Sees Sharp Rise in Energy Shutoffs in 2024
Due to unpaid bills, Hamburg, Germany saw a sharp increase in energy shutoffs in 2024: electricity shutoffs rose to 6145 (nearly triple 2023's 2174), water shutoffs to 549 (nearly double 2023's 285), and gas shutoffs to 49 (over five times 2023's 9), despite a hardship fund designed to prevent such ...
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40% Bias Score