Tag #Economy

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Rocket Lab Founder Peter Beck Reaches Billionaire Status Amidst Space Race

Peter Beck, founder of Rocket Lab USA, has become a billionaire in 2024 due to a 340 percent stock surge driven by successful rocket launches and investor optimism under the incoming Trump administration, despite facing competition from SpaceX and Blue Origin.

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44% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Lock in High CD Rates Before December Fed Meeting

With the Federal Reserve likely to cut interest rates in December 2024, savers should consider opening a long-term CD now to lock in higher rates before lenders preemptively lower their offers, preventing holiday overspending and securing predictable returns.

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56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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"Corpo Vigili Giurati: 100 Years of Security Innovation in Italy"

"Amedeo Gamberini founded Corpo Vigili Giurati in 1925, providing security services initially in Bologna and Parma, expanding across Italy and modernizing its services significantly over 100 years, reaching 450 patrols across 5 operational centers with advanced technology."

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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France Reviews Tax Benefits on Investments Amidst Fiscal Concerns

Amid France's financial difficulties, the government is evaluating tax benefits on various investments, including retirement savings plans and real estate, due to their high cost to the state and disproportionate benefits to high-income earners.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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"2023 Dax Supervisory Board Compensation: Diekmann, Pötsch Top Earners, Volkswagen Leads in Total Pay"

"A 2023 DSW study reveals Michael Diekmann of Allianz (€759,000) and Hans Dieter Pötsch of Volkswagen (€676,000) as top-earning Dax supervisory board members, while the highest-paid women received €450,000 each; Volkswagen leads in total supervisory board compensation with €7.5 million, and all Dax ...

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32% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Italy Extends Suspension of COVID-19 Fines and Tourism Deadlines

Italy's Milleproroghe decree extends the suspension of \u20ac100 fines for unvaccinated citizens, delays the erarial shield deadline to April 30, 2025, and extends deadlines for tourism contracts and energy efficiency/anti-seismic work in the tourism sector until December 31, 2025.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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U.S. Job Market Stagnant: Low Hiring, Low Layoffs Create Challenges for Job Seekers

The U.S. job market is currently stagnant, with low hiring and low layoffs despite near-record-low unemployment (4.2% in November). This follows a period of high employee turnover, and job seekers now face increased competition.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Home Equity Loans: Credit Score Takes Precedence Over Fed Meeting Timing

The Federal Reserve's expected December interest rate cut may not drastically change home equity loan rates, as lenders often adjust offers preemptively; borrowers should prioritize improving their credit scores before applying.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
lemonde.fr
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French Bank Fees Rise Slightly in 2025

French bank fees will range from €34 to €256 in 2025, with a 1.1% average increase for traditional banks; online banks remain the cheapest.

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
nytimes.com
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Twins' Budgetary Constraints Hamper Offseason Moves

The Minnesota Twins, facing a $10 million payroll shortfall and the uncertainty of an impending sale, are unlikely to make significant offseason additions despite having a roster projected to contend for the AL Central title; their current payroll is projected at $140 million, exceeding their self-i...

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60% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
forbes.com
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U.S. Higher Education Outlook: Stable Enrollment Despite Rising Costs

Fitch's "U.S. Higher Education Outlook 2025" reports stable enrollment despite rising costs and stagnant funding; net tuition revenue is projected to increase 2-4% in 2024-2025, indicating financial challenges stem from cost pressures rather than declining demand.

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56% Bias Score

Quality Education
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Dutch Female Professor Numbers Rise, but Budget Cuts Threaten Progress

The number of female professors in the Netherlands increased to 28.7% in 2024, exceeding the 30% target in University Medical Centers but falling short of the national goal; this slow progress, coupled with looming budget cuts, threatens gender equality initiatives.

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20% Bias Score

Gender Equality