Bitcoin Hits Record High Amidst Trump's Crypto-Friendly Policies
Bitcoin hit a record high of over $109,900 on Monday as President-elect Trump's meme coin, $Trump, generated over $10 billion in two days, reflecting market optimism towards his pro-cryptocurrency policies.
Bitcoin Hits Record High Amidst Trump's Crypto-Friendly Policies
Bitcoin hit a record high of over $109,900 on Monday as President-elect Trump's meme coin, $Trump, generated over $10 billion in two days, reflecting market optimism towards his pro-cryptocurrency policies.
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UK Pay Growth Rises, Adding Pressure on Bank of England
UK average weekly earnings increased by 5.6% in the three months to November, driven by strong private sector growth, putting pressure on the Bank of England to maintain interest rates amid concerns over inflation; unemployment rose to 4.4%.
UK Pay Growth Rises, Adding Pressure on Bank of England
UK average weekly earnings increased by 5.6% in the three months to November, driven by strong private sector growth, putting pressure on the Bank of England to maintain interest rates amid concerns over inflation; unemployment rose to 4.4%.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Memecoin Launch Sends Shockwaves Through Crypto Market
Former US President Donald Trump launched the $TRUMP memecoin on Friday, reaching a peak market cap of $72 billion before a sharp decline; his wife followed with $MELANIA, causing Solana's price to surge and raising concerns about market volatility and credibility.
Trump's Memecoin Launch Sends Shockwaves Through Crypto Market
Former US President Donald Trump launched the $TRUMP memecoin on Friday, reaching a peak market cap of $72 billion before a sharp decline; his wife followed with $MELANIA, causing Solana's price to surge and raising concerns about market volatility and credibility.
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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
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 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
Spanish-Valencian Government Rift Jeopardizes Flood Reconstruction Funds
Following devastating floods in Valencia, Spain, the regional government expressed surprise at the central government's EU funding application, revealing a complete lack of communication that jeopardizes the 4.404 billion euro reconstruction effort. This highlights the urgent need for inter-governme...
Spanish-Valencian Government Rift Jeopardizes Flood Reconstruction Funds
Following devastating floods in Valencia, Spain, the regional government expressed surprise at the central government's EU funding application, revealing a complete lack of communication that jeopardizes the 4.404 billion euro reconstruction effort. This highlights the urgent need for inter-governme...
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48% Bias Score
France Considers Taxing Wealthy Retirees to Fund Social Security
France's Minister of Labor proposed taxing retirees with pensions exceeding €2000-2500 per month to fund social security, potentially affecting 40% of retirees and generating €500-800 million annually, complementing a potential increase in weekly work hours to address a €2.5 billion funding gap.
France Considers Taxing Wealthy Retirees to Fund Social Security
France's Minister of Labor proposed taxing retirees with pensions exceeding €2000-2500 per month to fund social security, potentially affecting 40% of retirees and generating €500-800 million annually, complementing a potential increase in weekly work hours to address a €2.5 billion funding gap.
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48% 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
EU to Review 2035 Zero-Emission Vehicle Mandate Amidst Industry Concerns
Italy is pushing for a 2025 review of the EU's plan to mandate zero-emission vehicles by 2035, amid slow market growth (1% in 2024 compared to an 18% decline from 2019) and concerns about the transition's impact on the European automotive industry.
EU to Review 2035 Zero-Emission Vehicle Mandate Amidst Industry Concerns
Italy is pushing for a 2025 review of the EU's plan to mandate zero-emission vehicles by 2035, amid slow market growth (1% in 2024 compared to an 18% decline from 2019) and concerns about the transition's impact on the European automotive industry.
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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
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