India's Inflation Eases to 5.22%, Raising Hopes for Rate Cuts
India's inflation rate fell to 5.22% in December, a second consecutive monthly decline, fueling expectations of interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India, despite a record low rupee and slowing economic growth.
India's Inflation Eases to 5.22%, Raising Hopes for Rate Cuts
India's inflation rate fell to 5.22% in December, a second consecutive monthly decline, fueling expectations of interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India, despite a record low rupee and slowing economic growth.
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32% Bias Score
China's Exports Surge in December Amid US Trade Uncertainty
China's December exports jumped 10.7% year-on-year, exceeding forecasts, while imports grew 1.0%, defying expectations; this surge was partly due to pre-emptive shipments ahead of potential US tariffs under the incoming Trump administration, resulting in a $104.8 billion trade surplus.
China's Exports Surge in December Amid US Trade Uncertainty
China's December exports jumped 10.7% year-on-year, exceeding forecasts, while imports grew 1.0%, defying expectations; this surge was partly due to pre-emptive shipments ahead of potential US tariffs under the incoming Trump administration, resulting in a $104.8 billion trade surplus.
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36% Bias Score
US Sanctions on Russian Oil Send Brent Crude Prices Soaring
Widespread US sanctions on Russian oil, impacting 1.7 million barrels per day (25% of exports), caused Brent crude to surge above $80 a barrel on Monday, its highest since August, driven by expected supply disruptions to major buyers in India and China.
US Sanctions on Russian Oil Send Brent Crude Prices Soaring
Widespread US sanctions on Russian oil, impacting 1.7 million barrels per day (25% of exports), caused Brent crude to surge above $80 a barrel on Monday, its highest since August, driven by expected supply disruptions to major buyers in India and China.
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48% Bias Score
German Election: Economy and Migration Dominate
Germany's upcoming snap election on February 23rd is dominated by migration and economic concerns, with the Social Democrats (SPD) focusing on increased investment and wages, the Greens on energy costs and electric vehicles, and the conservatives (CDU/CSU) on reducing spending and taxes.
German Election: Economy and Migration Dominate
Germany's upcoming snap election on February 23rd is dominated by migration and economic concerns, with the Social Democrats (SPD) focusing on increased investment and wages, the Greens on energy costs and electric vehicles, and the conservatives (CDU/CSU) on reducing spending and taxes.
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36% Bias Score
Belgian Workers Protest Austerity Measures, Causing Widespread Disruption
Belgian workers protested austerity measures, including pension cuts, planned by the forming government, causing widespread transport disruption and flight cancellations.
Belgian Workers Protest Austerity Measures, Causing Widespread Disruption
Belgian workers protested austerity measures, including pension cuts, planned by the forming government, causing widespread transport disruption and flight cancellations.
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44% Bias Score
Turkish Public Workers Protest Insufficient Salary Increases
81 KESK union members protested in Ankara against insufficient civil servant salary increases, demanding a minimum wage of 79,000 TL, tax justice, and inclusion of additional payments in retirement benefits, highlighting widespread economic hardship.
Turkish Public Workers Protest Insufficient Salary Increases
81 KESK union members protested in Ankara against insufficient civil servant salary increases, demanding a minimum wage of 79,000 TL, tax justice, and inclusion of additional payments in retirement benefits, highlighting widespread economic hardship.
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56% Bias Score
China's Exports Surge on US Tariff Fears
China's December exports jumped 10.7% year-on-year, exceeding forecasts amid fears of US tariff hikes, resulting in a record $104.84 billion trade surplus; imports rose 1%, while total trade hit a record 43.85 trillion yuan.
China's Exports Surge on US Tariff Fears
China's December exports jumped 10.7% year-on-year, exceeding forecasts amid fears of US tariff hikes, resulting in a record $104.84 billion trade surplus; imports rose 1%, while total trade hit a record 43.85 trillion yuan.
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44% Bias Score
US Job Market Slowdown Disproportionately Impacts Young Workers
The US job market's slowdown, particularly impacting young adults (20-34), is due to decreased hiring and job switching, causing prolonged job searches and financial strain, with potential improvement if the Federal Reserve continues cutting interest rates but with delayed benefits for vulnerable gr...
US Job Market Slowdown Disproportionately Impacts Young Workers
The US job market's slowdown, particularly impacting young adults (20-34), is due to decreased hiring and job switching, causing prolonged job searches and financial strain, with potential improvement if the Federal Reserve continues cutting interest rates but with delayed benefits for vulnerable gr...
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44% Bias Score
Mali Seizes \$380 Million in Gold from Barrick Mine, Threatening Production
Mali's government seized roughly \$380 million worth of gold from Barrick Gold's Loulo-Gounkoto mine on January 11th, escalating a contract dispute and potentially halting operations at a site that produces 14 percent of Barrick's projected 2025 gold output, amid broader renegotiations by West Afric...
Mali Seizes \$380 Million in Gold from Barrick Mine, Threatening Production
Mali's government seized roughly \$380 million worth of gold from Barrick Gold's Loulo-Gounkoto mine on January 11th, escalating a contract dispute and potentially halting operations at a site that produces 14 percent of Barrick's projected 2025 gold output, amid broader renegotiations by West Afric...
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40% Bias Score
UK Financial Market Turmoil Raises Questions About Chancellor's Future
Amidst turbulent financial markets and a plummeting pound, Labour leader Keir Starmer declined to fully guarantee Chancellor Rachel Reeves's job security, while the government insists on sticking to fiscal rules; businesses blame Reeves' budget tax raid for economic woes.
UK Financial Market Turmoil Raises Questions About Chancellor's Future
Amidst turbulent financial markets and a plummeting pound, Labour leader Keir Starmer declined to fully guarantee Chancellor Rachel Reeves's job security, while the government insists on sticking to fiscal rules; businesses blame Reeves' budget tax raid for economic woes.
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64% Bias Score
Spain Announces 12 Housing Measures to Tackle Crisis
The Spanish government unveiled 12 new housing measures, including ensuring state-built housing remains public and taxing tourist rentals in strained areas, to combat the housing crisis impacting young people; this follows a 37-point drop in young homeowner percentages since 2011, according to the 2...
Spain Announces 12 Housing Measures to Tackle Crisis
The Spanish government unveiled 12 new housing measures, including ensuring state-built housing remains public and taxing tourist rentals in strained areas, to combat the housing crisis impacting young people; this follows a 37-point drop in young homeowner percentages since 2011, according to the 2...
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48% Bias Score
Armenia pursues EU membership while maintaining EAEU ties
Armenia's government affirmed its commitment to the Eurasian Economic Union while beginning the process of joining the European Union, despite Russia's concerns and warnings about the potential economic consequences; Armenia's trade with Russia accounts for over 40 percent of its total trade, while ...
Armenia pursues EU membership while maintaining EAEU ties
Armenia's government affirmed its commitment to the Eurasian Economic Union while beginning the process of joining the European Union, despite Russia's concerns and warnings about the potential economic consequences; Armenia's trade with Russia accounts for over 40 percent of its total trade, while ...
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40% Bias Score