US Tariffs on China Risk Inflation, Slowing Growth
The US plans to impose massive tariffs on China, risking higher inflation and slower US growth, while China aims for a 5% GDP growth in 2025 through domestic market revitalization.
US Tariffs on China Risk Inflation, Slowing Growth
The US plans to impose massive tariffs on China, risking higher inflation and slower US growth, while China aims for a 5% GDP growth in 2025 through domestic market revitalization.
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40% Bias Score
Disney's "Moana 2" Surpasses \$1 Billion at Box Office
Moana 2" surpassed \$1 billion in global box office revenue during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend, making it Disney's third billion-dollar film of 2024 and highlighting a significant recovery for the studio after shifting its distribution strategy away from streaming-first releases.
Disney's "Moana 2" Surpasses \$1 Billion at Box Office
Moana 2" surpassed \$1 billion in global box office revenue during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend, making it Disney's third billion-dollar film of 2024 and highlighting a significant recovery for the studio after shifting its distribution strategy away from streaming-first releases.
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40% Bias Score
Lenovo Acquires Infinidat to Expand into High-End Enterprise Storage
Lenovo is acquiring Infinidat, a high-end enterprise storage provider specializing in cyber-resilient, AI-driven solutions, to expand its market reach and compete more effectively against established players like Dell, IBM, and NetApp; the acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2025.
Lenovo Acquires Infinidat to Expand into High-End Enterprise Storage
Lenovo is acquiring Infinidat, a high-end enterprise storage provider specializing in cyber-resilient, AI-driven solutions, to expand its market reach and compete more effectively against established players like Dell, IBM, and NetApp; the acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2025.
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40% Bias Score
Global Trade War Looms Amidst EU-China Electric Vehicle Dispute
The EU's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, and subsequent Chinese retaliation, threaten a global trade war, potentially disrupting supply chains and raising prices like during the pandemic; tensions with the US under Trump further complicate the situation.
Global Trade War Looms Amidst EU-China Electric Vehicle Dispute
The EU's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, and subsequent Chinese retaliation, threaten a global trade war, potentially disrupting supply chains and raising prices like during the pandemic; tensions with the US under Trump further complicate the situation.
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36% Bias Score
UK Borrowing Surges to Four-Year High, Raising Fiscal Concerns
The UK government's December borrowing hit a four-year high of ยฃ17.8 billion, exceeding expectations and raising concerns about the Chancellor's fiscal rules amid increased debt interest and spending.
UK Borrowing Surges to Four-Year High, Raising Fiscal Concerns
The UK government's December borrowing hit a four-year high of ยฃ17.8 billion, exceeding expectations and raising concerns about the Chancellor's fiscal rules amid increased debt interest and spending.
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48% Bias Score
Greenpeace Demands Tax on Super-Rich at Davos WEF
Greenpeace activists protested at the WEF in Davos, Switzerland, demanding a global tax on the super-rich to fund a just and green future; a new study suggests this could raise โฌ185 billion annually in Europe alone.
Greenpeace Demands Tax on Super-Rich at Davos WEF
Greenpeace activists protested at the WEF in Davos, Switzerland, demanding a global tax on the super-rich to fund a just and green future; a new study suggests this could raise โฌ185 billion annually in Europe alone.
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56% Bias Score
US Tariffs on China: Inflationary Risks and China's Response
Economists predict that the US's planned massive tariffs on Chinese goods will increase inflation and slow US economic growth, while China plans measured policy responses to boost domestic demand and maintain its 5% GDP growth target in 2025.
US Tariffs on China: Inflationary Risks and China's Response
Economists predict that the US's planned massive tariffs on Chinese goods will increase inflation and slow US economic growth, while China plans measured policy responses to boost domestic demand and maintain its 5% GDP growth target in 2025.
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48% Bias Score
Layoffs and Return-to-Office Mandates Shake the US Job Market
In early 2025, BP, Meta, and Bridgewater announced workforce reductions of 5-7%, coinciding with President Trump's executive order mandating a return-to-office policy for 1.1 million federal employees, potentially leading to further job losses, driven by economic concerns, AI automation, and cost-cu...
Layoffs and Return-to-Office Mandates Shake the US Job Market
In early 2025, BP, Meta, and Bridgewater announced workforce reductions of 5-7%, coinciding with President Trump's executive order mandating a return-to-office policy for 1.1 million federal employees, potentially leading to further job losses, driven by economic concerns, AI automation, and cost-cu...
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48% Bias Score
BOJ Poised for Rate Hike Amid Inflation and Yen Weakness
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by 0.25% this week to 0.5%, the highest since 2008, driven by sustained inflation, yen weakness, and a shift in the BOJ's public statements. Eighteen of nineteen economists polled by CNBC predict the hike, despite risks from weak hou...
BOJ Poised for Rate Hike Amid Inflation and Yen Weakness
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by 0.25% this week to 0.5%, the highest since 2008, driven by sustained inflation, yen weakness, and a shift in the BOJ's public statements. Eighteen of nineteen economists polled by CNBC predict the hike, despite risks from weak hou...
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40% Bias Score
Undefined Borders Expose Refugees, Greece Aims for Gallium Monopoly
Unresolved border disputes between Greece and Turkey leave refugees vulnerable, as highlighted by a new Forensis map, while Greece plans to become the EU's sole gallium supplier by 2028.
Undefined Borders Expose Refugees, Greece Aims for Gallium Monopoly
Unresolved border disputes between Greece and Turkey leave refugees vulnerable, as highlighted by a new Forensis map, while Greece plans to become the EU's sole gallium supplier by 2028.
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24% Bias Score
Australian Market Rises on Tech Boom, Mining Concerns
The Australian sharemarket closed higher on Wednesday, with tech stocks surging 2.4% due to a new US$500 billion AI investment, while mining stocks fell on concerns over potential US tariffs on Chinese imports; the Australian dollar slightly decreased to US62.62ยข.
Australian Market Rises on Tech Boom, Mining Concerns
The Australian sharemarket closed higher on Wednesday, with tech stocks surging 2.4% due to a new US$500 billion AI investment, while mining stocks fell on concerns over potential US tariffs on Chinese imports; the Australian dollar slightly decreased to US62.62ยข.
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52% Bias Score
German Fuel Prices Rise for Sixth Consecutive Week
According to ADAC's weekly survey of over 14,000 gas stations, German gas prices increased for the sixth straight week due to higher crude oil prices, influenced by geopolitical factors and a recent CO2 price increase.
German Fuel Prices Rise for Sixth Consecutive Week
According to ADAC's weekly survey of over 14,000 gas stations, German gas prices increased for the sixth straight week due to higher crude oil prices, influenced by geopolitical factors and a recent CO2 price increase.
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32% Bias Score