Tag #Economy

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High-Earning Potential in Freelance Writing

Freelance writers can earn substantial incomes, with white paper writers potentially earning $1,000+ per page, case study writers averaging $78,000 annually, and other niches like ghostwriting and grant writing offering significant earning potential.

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60% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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US Housing Market Gridlock: High Prices, Low Inventory, and Fluctuating Mortgage Rates

High US home prices (47% above 2020 levels) and low housing inventory (34% below 2019) are creating a challenging market, while mortgage rates have recently fluctuated between 6% and 7.5%, influenced by Federal Reserve actions and election outcomes.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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France Approves Wegovy Reimbursement for Severely Obese Adults

France's Haute Autorité de Santé (HAS) approved Wegovy reimbursement for severely obese adults (BMI ≥35 kg/m²), following new data demonstrating reduced cardiovascular risks and approximately 17% weight loss; the drug, costing €274–€365 monthly, necessitates combined use with diet and exercise.

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36% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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German Left Party's Plan to Tackle Cost of Living Crisis

Germany's Left Party unveiled its election platform focusing on curbing rising living costs through a nationwide rent cap, tax cuts on essential goods, and a temporary wealth tax to fund these measures. The party also advocates for increased diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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OECD Critiques Greece's Regressive Tax System, Calls for Reform

Greece's tax system, marked by a high 24% VAT on only 38% of consumption and a top income tax bracket affecting only 4% of taxpayers, is criticized by the OECD for hindering economic growth and creating inequality, prompting calls for reform.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Netherlands' Business Climate Score Drops to 6.0 Amid Relocations

Dutch businesses rated the Netherlands' business climate a 6 out of 10, a decline since 2018, due to labor shortages, regulations, and government unpredictability; causing some companies to relocate. The government is working with businesses to improve the climate.

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Toll Brothers vs. Lennar: Divergent Paths in a Challenging Homebuilding Market

Homebuilders Toll Brothers (TOL) and Lennar (LEN) report earnings this week; while both should benefit from housing demand, they cater to different income brackets and show contrasting performance in a challenging market. LEN's average selling price of $422,000 is closer to the median home price and...

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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French Restaurant Voucher Grocery Use Faces Uncertainty After Government Change

Due to a recent government change, a parliamentary bill extending the use of restaurant vouchers for grocery shopping in France until December 2026 is stalled, potentially impacting 5.4 million people starting January 2025.

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52% Bias Score

No Poverty
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"Scholz Proposes Steel Industry Rescue Plan Amidst Asian Competition and Job Losses"

"German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced plans to support the struggling steel industry by capping electricity transmission costs at three cents per kilowatt hour, partially financing grid costs, and advocating for stronger EU-level trade protection against unfair competition from Asia; however, his...

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36% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Greek Government Intervenes in Banking Sector, Warns Against Opportunistic Proposals

Greek Deputy Prime Minister Thanassis Kontogeorgis announced government intervention in the banking sector to increase lending, while warning against opportunistic proposals, particularly regarding the upcoming budget discussion and the ongoing crisis in Syria.

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36% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Dutch Insurers Explore Defense Investments Amidst Ethical Concerns

Dutch insurers are in talks with the government to allow investments in the nation's defense industry, potentially through a new defense bond or fund, to address increased geopolitical tensions and support national security, while navigating ethical concerns regarding arms manufacturing.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Netherlands Halts Groningen Gas Extraction, Faces Transition Challenges

The Netherlands halts gas extraction from the Groningen field for safety reasons after a ban, yet still needs 30 billion cubic meters annually, prompting gas imports and continued extraction from smaller fields, raising concerns and necessitating a transition to alternative heating solutions within ...

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28% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy