Trump's Post-Inauguration Business Activities Raise Ethics Concerns
President Trump and his wife launched meme coins days before his inauguration, and a Saudi-backed golf tournament will be held at a Trump property; ethics watchdogs are concerned about conflicts of interest and the Trump Organization's continued pursuit of overseas deals, while the lack of a compreh...
Trump's Post-Inauguration Business Activities Raise Ethics Concerns
President Trump and his wife launched meme coins days before his inauguration, and a Saudi-backed golf tournament will be held at a Trump property; ethics watchdogs are concerned about conflicts of interest and the Trump Organization's continued pursuit of overseas deals, while the lack of a compreh...
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64% Bias Score
Dutch Pension Fund Considers €5 Billion Divestment from BlackRock Over Climate Concerns
Dutch pension fund PME is considering withdrawing approximately €5 billion from BlackRock due to concerns about the firm's reduced commitment to climate-focused investing, prompting a letter seeking clarification and potentially shifting investments to another firm.
Dutch Pension Fund Considers €5 Billion Divestment from BlackRock Over Climate Concerns
Dutch pension fund PME is considering withdrawing approximately €5 billion from BlackRock due to concerns about the firm's reduced commitment to climate-focused investing, prompting a letter seeking clarification and potentially shifting investments to another firm.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Pension Fund PME Considers €5 Billion Divestment from BlackRock over Climate Concerns
PME, a major Dutch pension fund, is considering withdrawing €5 billion in assets managed by BlackRock due to BlackRock's reduced climate engagement, raising concerns about alignment with PME's sustainability goals.
Dutch Pension Fund PME Considers €5 Billion Divestment from BlackRock over Climate Concerns
PME, a major Dutch pension fund, is considering withdrawing €5 billion in assets managed by BlackRock due to BlackRock's reduced climate engagement, raising concerns about alignment with PME's sustainability goals.
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44% Bias Score
China Unveils Plan to Boost Capital Market Confidence
To bolster confidence in China's capital market, six government agencies announced a plan to increase medium- to long-term capital inflow into the stock market, a follow-up to December 2024's Central Economic Work Conference decisions, focusing on encouraging greater participation from large institu...
China Unveils Plan to Boost Capital Market Confidence
To bolster confidence in China's capital market, six government agencies announced a plan to increase medium- to long-term capital inflow into the stock market, a follow-up to December 2024's Central Economic Work Conference decisions, focusing on encouraging greater participation from large institu...
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48% Bias Score
European Venture Capital Investment Dips Despite AI Boom
European venture capital investment dropped in 2024 to 9,600 deals from 11,408 in 2023, although individual deal values rose; AI investments reached €14.6 billion, while other sectors experienced declines; exits increased, suggesting market recovery.
European Venture Capital Investment Dips Despite AI Boom
European venture capital investment dropped in 2024 to 9,600 deals from 11,408 in 2023, although individual deal values rose; AI investments reached €14.6 billion, while other sectors experienced declines; exits increased, suggesting market recovery.
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36% Bias Score
S&P 500 Hits Intraday High Amidst Mixed Global Market Signals
On Thursday, the S&P 500 reached a new intraday high of 6,100.81, driven by technology stocks, while South Korea's Q4 2024 GDP growth of 1.2% missed expectations, impacting the Kospi index; concerns remain about inflated asset valuations and future demand.
S&P 500 Hits Intraday High Amidst Mixed Global Market Signals
On Thursday, the S&P 500 reached a new intraday high of 6,100.81, driven by technology stocks, while South Korea's Q4 2024 GDP growth of 1.2% missed expectations, impacting the Kospi index; concerns remain about inflated asset valuations and future demand.
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36% Bias Score
Argentina's Peso Strengthens, but Prices Soar in US Dollars
Argentina's peso appreciation, driven by President Milei's anti-inflation measures, has unexpectedly increased prices of goods in US dollars, impacting purchasing power and competitiveness, while the government maintains that the peso is not overvalued.
Argentina's Peso Strengthens, but Prices Soar in US Dollars
Argentina's peso appreciation, driven by President Milei's anti-inflation measures, has unexpectedly increased prices of goods in US dollars, impacting purchasing power and competitiveness, while the government maintains that the peso is not overvalued.
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40% Bias Score
Greek Citizen Reporting Leads to €2 Billion in Additional Tax Revenue
Over 75,000 Greek citizens reported tax evasion, customs violations, and corruption in 2024 through a government platform, generating €2 billion in additional revenue and contributing to a 50% reduction in the VAT gap. A receipt-scanning app, used by over 300,000 people, further aided in detection.
Greek Citizen Reporting Leads to €2 Billion in Additional Tax Revenue
Over 75,000 Greek citizens reported tax evasion, customs violations, and corruption in 2024 through a government platform, generating €2 billion in additional revenue and contributing to a 50% reduction in the VAT gap. A receipt-scanning app, used by over 300,000 people, further aided in detection.
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44% Bias Score
Austrian Authorities Arrest René Benko on Asset Concealment Charges
Austrian authorities arrested René Benko, founder of the insolvent Signa Group, at his Innsbruck villa on suspicion of concealing assets from creditors and authorities; investigations also involve a Munich project with alleged misappropriation of funds from a foreign sovereign wealth fund, totaling ...
Austrian Authorities Arrest René Benko on Asset Concealment Charges
Austrian authorities arrested René Benko, founder of the insolvent Signa Group, at his Innsbruck villa on suspicion of concealing assets from creditors and authorities; investigations also involve a Munich project with alleged misappropriation of funds from a foreign sovereign wealth fund, totaling ...
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48% Bias Score
Commerzbank and Unicredit Clash Over Unsolicited Takeover Bid
Unicredit's acquisition of approximately 28 percent of Commerzbank shares, including 9.5 percent direct ownership and 18.5 percent through financial instruments, has sparked a dispute with Commerzbank denying prior merger talks while Unicredit claims numerous meetings took place, and seeks the new G...
Commerzbank and Unicredit Clash Over Unsolicited Takeover Bid
Unicredit's acquisition of approximately 28 percent of Commerzbank shares, including 9.5 percent direct ownership and 18.5 percent through financial instruments, has sparked a dispute with Commerzbank denying prior merger talks while Unicredit claims numerous meetings took place, and seeks the new G...
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52% Bias Score
Curbing US Immigration: Severe Economic and Demographic Consequences
President Trump's aim to curb immigration through border enforcement and altering birthright citizenship will severely impact the US economy, given that immigrants comprise 19% of the workforce, pay nearly $580 billion in taxes annually, and significantly contribute to innovation and entrepreneurshi...
Curbing US Immigration: Severe Economic and Demographic Consequences
President Trump's aim to curb immigration through border enforcement and altering birthright citizenship will severely impact the US economy, given that immigrants comprise 19% of the workforce, pay nearly $580 billion in taxes annually, and significantly contribute to innovation and entrepreneurshi...
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48% Bias Score
Germany Needs Economic Growth, Finance Minister Says
German Finance Minister Jörg Kukies, in a CNBC interview at the Davos World Economic Forum, highlighted the need for economic growth to address Germany's declining GDP in 2023 and 2024, advocating for targeted reforms to the debt brake and stronger trade ties with the U.S. while acknowledging the up...
Germany Needs Economic Growth, Finance Minister Says
German Finance Minister Jörg Kukies, in a CNBC interview at the Davos World Economic Forum, highlighted the need for economic growth to address Germany's declining GDP in 2023 and 2024, advocating for targeted reforms to the debt brake and stronger trade ties with the U.S. while acknowledging the up...
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36% Bias Score