Tag #Economy

forbes.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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JPMorgan CEO Defends DEI Initiatives Amidst Trump Administration Crackdown

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon continues to champion the bank's diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives despite the Trump administration's recent executive order targeting such programs and facing pressure from conservative shareholders; the bank's $30 billion racial equity commitment is nearing comp...

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
nos.nl
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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€3.5 Billion Investment to Address Groningen Gas Extraction Damage

The Dutch government will invest €3.5 billion over 30 years in Groningen and Noord-Drenthe to compensate for the social and economic damage caused by gas extraction, focusing on education, healthcare, welfare, and mental health initiatives.

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
french.china.org.cn
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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China's Economic Growth Fuels Optimism at Davos

China's 5% GDP growth in 2024, exceeding expectations amidst global economic uncertainty, has been praised at the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, with experts highlighting its contributions to global trade and technological advancements.

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
repubblica.it
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Italian Cultural Spending Rebounds, but Regional Disparities Persist

Italy's cultural spending rebounded by 30% since 2022, reaching €86 monthly, driven by live events exceeding pre-pandemic levels; however, regional disparities and innovation gaps remain.

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32% Bias Score

No Poverty
corriere.it
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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\"Italian Economy Stagnates Amidst Export Decline and Waning Recovery\"\

Italy's economy stagnated in the third and fourth quarters of 2024 due to a decline in exports, primarily to Germany and the US, alongside worsening business prospects and waning effects of post-Covid recovery and EU funds.

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56% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
dailymail.co.uk
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Weinstein's Bid to Oust Herald Investment Trust Board Fails

Shareholders of the £1.3 billion Herald Investment Trust overwhelmingly rejected a proposal by Boaz Weinstein's Saba Capital to replace the board, dealing a major blow to Weinstein's campaign targeting seven London-listed trusts and highlighting strong shareholder engagement.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
nrc.nl
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Fentanyl Crisis: China's Role and US Tariffs

Nearly 56,000 Americans died from fentanyl overdoses in the year leading up to August 2024; Mexican cartels produce the drug using precursor chemicals from China, despite China's efforts to control their export.

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48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
kathimerini.gr
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Trump's Meme Cryptocurrency Sparks Market Volatility

US President Donald Trump's meme cryptocurrency, "$TRUMP", launched before his inauguration, initially soared to $75 per unit before falling to $39, sparking controversy over market manipulation and the risky nature of meme coins.

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
cbsnews.com
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Major Banks Accused of Interest Rate Profiteering Amid Record Profits

US Senators Warren and Reed accuse seven major banks of profiting from rising interest rates by increasing borrowing costs while keeping savings rates low, despite prior promises to lawmakers; this has resulted in record bank profits and financial hardship for savers.

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56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
elpais.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Spanish ESO Completion Rate: Stagnation Claim Refuted, Exposing Systemic Inequalities

Analysis reveals that claims of stagnation in Spain's ESO completion rate are false; data shows a slight increase, but significant disparities exist between public and private schools, particularly in Madrid, highlighting inequitable resource allocation and a narrative that blames students for syste...

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56% Bias Score

Quality Education
repubblica.it
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Global EV Growth Slows Amidst Price Drops, Italy Lags Behind

Jato Dynamics' study reveals slowing global EV growth in 2024, despite price drops in Europe, China, and the US; while Italian EV prices are 25% higher than ICE vehicles, the gap will narrow in 2025 with new affordable models, but remain significantly higher compared to China.

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40% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
taz.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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German Court Upholds Tübingen's Takeaway Packaging Tax

Germany's Federal Constitutional Court upheld Tübingen's three-year-old tax on single-use takeaway packaging, reversing a prior ruling and potentially prompting other municipalities to follow suit; the city anticipates €700,000 in annual revenue.

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56% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production