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
Freetrade Acquisition Underscores Fintech Market Correction
The 160 million GBP acquisition of the UK-based fintech company Freetrade by IG Group reflects the post-ZIRP market correction in fintech, where incremental innovation yields lower exit valuations compared to previous years, as exemplified by the stark difference between Freetrade's 5.8x revenue mul...
Freetrade Acquisition Underscores Fintech Market Correction
The 160 million GBP acquisition of the UK-based fintech company Freetrade by IG Group reflects the post-ZIRP market correction in fintech, where incremental innovation yields lower exit valuations compared to previous years, as exemplified by the stark difference between Freetrade's 5.8x revenue mul...
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48% 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
Dutch Agricultural Innovations Promise 50% Ammonia Emission Reduction, But Livestock Cuts May Be Necessary
Dutch research commissioned by provinces shows that agricultural innovations can reduce ammonia emissions by almost 50% in five years, but a 20-30% livestock reduction might also be necessary to meet targets, despite a €2 billion government investment.
Dutch Agricultural Innovations Promise 50% Ammonia Emission Reduction, But Livestock Cuts May Be Necessary
Dutch research commissioned by provinces shows that agricultural innovations can reduce ammonia emissions by almost 50% in five years, but a 20-30% livestock reduction might also be necessary to meet targets, despite a €2 billion government investment.
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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
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
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
Indonesia's Strategic Response to Trump's Return and Rising US-China Tensions
Indonesia faces economic challenges from Trump's return but can use this as an opportunity to deepen ties with China, including infrastructure projects and technological collaborations, and expand South-South partnerships through RCEP and other initiatives.
Indonesia's Strategic Response to Trump's Return and Rising US-China Tensions
Indonesia faces economic challenges from Trump's return but can use this as an opportunity to deepen ties with China, including infrastructure projects and technological collaborations, and expand South-South partnerships through RCEP and other initiatives.
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40% Bias Score
Billionaire Wealth Surges to $15 Trillion, Exceeding Eurozone GDP
In 2024, the wealth of billionaires globally reached $15 trillion, equivalent to the eurozone's GDP, increasing by $2 trillion—three times faster than the previous year—while global poverty remained largely unchanged since 1990, prompting Oxfam to call for wealth taxes and regulatory changes.
Billionaire Wealth Surges to $15 Trillion, Exceeding Eurozone GDP
In 2024, the wealth of billionaires globally reached $15 trillion, equivalent to the eurozone's GDP, increasing by $2 trillion—three times faster than the previous year—while global poverty remained largely unchanged since 1990, prompting Oxfam to call for wealth taxes and regulatory changes.
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56% Bias Score
China Prioritizes Yellow River Basin's Ecological Protection and Sustainable Development
The Communist Party of China's top leadership, led by Xi Jinping, convened a meeting on Monday to prioritize ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin, emphasizing the implementation of the recently enacted Yellow River Protection Law and the need for a regionally ...
China Prioritizes Yellow River Basin's Ecological Protection and Sustainable Development
The Communist Party of China's top leadership, led by Xi Jinping, convened a meeting on Monday to prioritize ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin, emphasizing the implementation of the recently enacted Yellow River Protection Law and the need for a regionally ...
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48% Bias Score
Mone PPE Scandal: Criminal Investigation Launched
Baroness Michelle Mone and her husband face a criminal investigation over a £200 million PPE deal awarded during the COVID-19 pandemic, with allegations of using political connections and misleading the public to secure contracts for PPE MedPro, a company linked to her husband who stood to gain £60 ...
Mone PPE Scandal: Criminal Investigation Launched
Baroness Michelle Mone and her husband face a criminal investigation over a £200 million PPE deal awarded during the COVID-19 pandemic, with allegations of using political connections and misleading the public to secure contracts for PPE MedPro, a company linked to her husband who stood to gain £60 ...
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60% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs: Canada's Response and Potential Economic Adaptation
Facing President Trump's threatened tariffs, Canada has responded with denial, accommodation, education, and retaliation, preparing for potential economic adaptation if free trade ends; this could reverse decades of economic integration.
Trump's Tariffs: Canada's Response and Potential Economic Adaptation
Facing President Trump's threatened tariffs, Canada has responded with denial, accommodation, education, and retaliation, preparing for potential economic adaptation if free trade ends; this could reverse decades of economic integration.
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56% Bias Score