German Construction Industry Forecasts Continued Turnover Decline in 2025
Germany's construction industry forecasts a continued decline in turnover for 2025 despite a recent order increase in November 2024, citing insufficient orders and calling for governmental policy changes to boost the sector.
German Construction Industry Forecasts Continued Turnover Decline in 2025
Germany's construction industry forecasts a continued decline in turnover for 2025 despite a recent order increase in November 2024, citing insufficient orders and calling for governmental policy changes to boost the sector.
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56% Bias Score
Eurozone Sees Modest Growth in January 2025 Amidst Uneven Recovery
The Eurozone's private sector experienced modest growth in January 2025, with the HCOB PMI rising to 50.2, driven by stable services and an easing manufacturing downturn; however, growth remains uneven and tepid across the region, with Germany stabilizing and France contracting.
Eurozone Sees Modest Growth in January 2025 Amidst Uneven Recovery
The Eurozone's private sector experienced modest growth in January 2025, with the HCOB PMI rising to 50.2, driven by stable services and an easing manufacturing downturn; however, growth remains uneven and tepid across the region, with Germany stabilizing and France contracting.
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32% Bias Score
IAG Leads Bid for \$1 Billion TAP Stake
IAG is the frontrunner to buy a \$1 billion stake in Portugal's TAP airline, outbidding Lufthansa and Air France-KLM; however, the deal faces regulatory hurdles and concerns about diluting TAP's Portuguese identity.
IAG Leads Bid for \$1 Billion TAP Stake
IAG is the frontrunner to buy a \$1 billion stake in Portugal's TAP airline, outbidding Lufthansa and Air France-KLM; however, the deal faces regulatory hurdles and concerns about diluting TAP's Portuguese identity.
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40% Bias Score
France Rejects Tax on Wealthy Retirees, but Debate Continues
French Labour Minister proposed taxing retirees earning over €2000-2500 monthly to fund social security; the proposal was rejected for the 2025 budget but the debate continues for future budgets, revealing internal government disagreements.
France Rejects Tax on Wealthy Retirees, but Debate Continues
French Labour Minister proposed taxing retirees earning over €2000-2500 monthly to fund social security; the proposal was rejected for the 2025 budget but the debate continues for future budgets, revealing internal government disagreements.
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Omnibus Bill Fails Amidst Accusations of Opposition Causing Social Harm
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez criticized the opposition Popular Party for voting against an omnibus bill containing pension increases, public transport discounts, and storm-related aid, claiming their opposition causes social harm and that their abstention would have secured its passage.
Spanish Omnibus Bill Fails Amidst Accusations of Opposition Causing Social Harm
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez criticized the opposition Popular Party for voting against an omnibus bill containing pension increases, public transport discounts, and storm-related aid, claiming their opposition causes social harm and that their abstention would have secured its passage.
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52% Bias Score
High Demand for Paris-Berlin ICE Train Prompts Expansion Plans
The new direct ICE train between Paris and Berlin, launched in late December, is experiencing exceptionally high demand with 90% average occupancy, prompting plans by DB and SNCF to expand the service, including additional direct connections between Paris and Munich.
High Demand for Paris-Berlin ICE Train Prompts Expansion Plans
The new direct ICE train between Paris and Berlin, launched in late December, is experiencing exceptionally high demand with 90% average occupancy, prompting plans by DB and SNCF to expand the service, including additional direct connections between Paris and Munich.
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36% Bias Score
Donville Doubles Portfolio Returns, Eyes Strong 2025
Jason Donville of Donville Kent Asset Management doubled his portfolio returns in 2024 to 103 percent, anticipating continued market strength in 2025 due to robust corporate earnings and AI advancements, while acknowledging risks from trade disputes.
Donville Doubles Portfolio Returns, Eyes Strong 2025
Jason Donville of Donville Kent Asset Management doubled his portfolio returns in 2024 to 103 percent, anticipating continued market strength in 2025 due to robust corporate earnings and AI advancements, while acknowledging risks from trade disputes.
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48% Bias Score
Unpaid Taxes: IRS Actions and Available Solutions
In 2024, hundreds of billions of dollars in back taxes are owed to the IRS; if you owe but cannot pay, the IRS will send a bill with penalties and interest, potentially escalating to liens, levies, and legal action unless you utilize payment plans, Offers in Compromise, or Currently Not Collectible ...
Unpaid Taxes: IRS Actions and Available Solutions
In 2024, hundreds of billions of dollars in back taxes are owed to the IRS; if you owe but cannot pay, the IRS will send a bill with penalties and interest, potentially escalating to liens, levies, and legal action unless you utilize payment plans, Offers in Compromise, or Currently Not Collectible ...
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40% Bias Score
EU Plans €1 Billion Reserve to Protect Farmers from Mercosur Trade Deal
The European Union plans a €1 billion reserve to help farmers if the Mercosur trade deal negatively impacts their markets, following concerns over market disruptions, particularly in beef and poultry, and uncertainty over the fund's availability.
EU Plans €1 Billion Reserve to Protect Farmers from Mercosur Trade Deal
The European Union plans a €1 billion reserve to help farmers if the Mercosur trade deal negatively impacts their markets, following concerns over market disruptions, particularly in beef and poultry, and uncertainty over the fund's availability.
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40% Bias Score
2025 Long-Term CD Rates: Online Banks Offer Significantly Higher Returns
In 2025, while average 3-5 year CD rates hover around 1.42-1.44%, online banks offer significantly higher rates (4.15%-4.25%) due to lower overhead, making timely investment crucial given the anticipated rate decline.
2025 Long-Term CD Rates: Online Banks Offer Significantly Higher Returns
In 2025, while average 3-5 year CD rates hover around 1.42-1.44%, online banks offer significantly higher rates (4.15%-4.25%) due to lower overhead, making timely investment crucial given the anticipated rate decline.
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44% Bias Score
California Wildfires to Hike Canadian Home Insurance Premiums
The California wildfires are expected to increase Canadian home insurance premiums due to rising reinsurance costs for insurance providers, impacting consumers particularly in British Columbia, Alberta, and Quebec.
California Wildfires to Hike Canadian Home Insurance Premiums
The California wildfires are expected to increase Canadian home insurance premiums due to rising reinsurance costs for insurance providers, impacting consumers particularly in British Columbia, Alberta, and Quebec.
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28% Bias Score
Hesse to Combat Housing Vacancy with Strict New Law
Hesse plans to introduce a law allowing municipalities to limit housing vacancy to six months via ordinances, punishable by fines up to €500,000, to alleviate housing shortages; exceptions exist for justifiable reasons like renovations.
Hesse to Combat Housing Vacancy with Strict New Law
Hesse plans to introduce a law allowing municipalities to limit housing vacancy to six months via ordinances, punishable by fines up to €500,000, to alleviate housing shortages; exceptions exist for justifiable reasons like renovations.
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44% Bias Score