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French Bond Yields Surge Despite New Government Appointment
France's new government has failed to soothe market concerns, as 10-year bond yields remain high, exceeding 3.2% and creating a significant spread against Germany, mirroring the reaction after June's surprise dissolution of the National Assembly; the large deficit and upcoming elections fuel uncerta...
French Bond Yields Surge Despite New Government Appointment
France's new government has failed to soothe market concerns, as 10-year bond yields remain high, exceeding 3.2% and creating a significant spread against Germany, mirroring the reaction after June's surprise dissolution of the National Assembly; the large deficit and upcoming elections fuel uncerta...
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48% Bias Score
France's Soaring Public Debt: €3.3 Trillion and Rising
France's public debt has risen to €3.3 trillion by the end of Q3 2024 (113.7% of GDP), projected to increase to 120% by 2027 due to persistent high spending and the impact of recent events like Cyclone Chino in Mayotte; the government plans to issue €300 billion in debt in 2025.
France's Soaring Public Debt: €3.3 Trillion and Rising
France's public debt has risen to €3.3 trillion by the end of Q3 2024 (113.7% of GDP), projected to increase to 120% by 2027 due to persistent high spending and the impact of recent events like Cyclone Chino in Mayotte; the government plans to issue €300 billion in debt in 2025.
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48% Bias Score
Greek Economy Projected to Grow 2.2-2.4% in 2025
Greece's State Budget Office projects 2.2-2.4% economic growth in 2025, driven by private consumption and exports, with a realistic goal of €2.5 billion annually from reduced tax evasion; Q3 2024 saw 2.4% GDP growth.
Greek Economy Projected to Grow 2.2-2.4% in 2025
Greece's State Budget Office projects 2.2-2.4% economic growth in 2025, driven by private consumption and exports, with a realistic goal of €2.5 billion annually from reduced tax evasion; Q3 2024 saw 2.4% GDP growth.
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32% Bias Score
ECB to Cut Interest Rates Further Amid Weak Growth
The European Central Bank (ECB) plans further interest rate cuts if inflation continues to fall, prioritizing weak economic growth over inflation concerns, with President Lagarde hinting at a 'neutral' rate between 1.75% and 2.5%.
ECB to Cut Interest Rates Further Amid Weak Growth
The European Central Bank (ECB) plans further interest rate cuts if inflation continues to fall, prioritizing weak economic growth over inflation concerns, with President Lagarde hinting at a 'neutral' rate between 1.75% and 2.5%.
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44% Bias Score
Moody's Downgrades France's Credit Rating Amid Fiscal Concerns
Moody's downgraded France's credit rating to Aa3 from Aa2 due to concerns about the country's public finances and political instability, placing pressure on the newly appointed Prime Minister François Bayrou to address spiraling fiscal deficits.
Moody's Downgrades France's Credit Rating Amid Fiscal Concerns
Moody's downgraded France's credit rating to Aa3 from Aa2 due to concerns about the country's public finances and political instability, placing pressure on the newly appointed Prime Minister François Bayrou to address spiraling fiscal deficits.
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44% Bias Score
Vazrazhdane's Narrow Miss: Two Votes Away From Power
By a margin of two votes, the Bulgarian political party "Vazrazhdane" failed to support Silvi Kirilov's bid for parliamentary speaker, losing a key chance to enter a governing coalition and significantly impact national policy decisions, especially regarding the euro adoption and climate change agen...
Vazrazhdane's Narrow Miss: Two Votes Away From Power
By a margin of two votes, the Bulgarian political party "Vazrazhdane" failed to support Silvi Kirilov's bid for parliamentary speaker, losing a key chance to enter a governing coalition and significantly impact national policy decisions, especially regarding the euro adoption and climate change agen...
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40% Bias Score
Spain's Resilient Economy Faces Mounting Debt and Global Uncertainties
Despite global headwinds, Spain's economy has shown unexpected resilience, with GDP growth exceeding expectations since 2022, driven by strong consumption, exports (up 21.3%), and a healthy private sector; however, high public debt and global uncertainties pose significant long-term risks.
Spain's Resilient Economy Faces Mounting Debt and Global Uncertainties
Despite global headwinds, Spain's economy has shown unexpected resilience, with GDP growth exceeding expectations since 2022, driven by strong consumption, exports (up 21.3%), and a healthy private sector; however, high public debt and global uncertainties pose significant long-term risks.
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48% Bias Score
Greece Faces Macroeconomic and Social Imbalances: European Commission Assessment
The European Commission flagged macroeconomic imbalances in Greece in 2023, including a 6.3% current account deficit, a -139.3% net international investment position, and overvalued housing prices, alongside significant social challenges including high poverty and low labor market participation.
Greece Faces Macroeconomic and Social Imbalances: European Commission Assessment
The European Commission flagged macroeconomic imbalances in Greece in 2023, including a 6.3% current account deficit, a -139.3% net international investment position, and overvalued housing prices, alongside significant social challenges including high poverty and low labor market participation.
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52% Bias Score
Global Central Banks Set Interest Rates Amidst Mixed Economic Indicators
This week, major central banks will set interest rates, while PMIs for key economies show varied performances. The US Fed is expected to cut rates, whereas the BoJ might increase its rates, and the BoE will likely maintain its policy rate.
Global Central Banks Set Interest Rates Amidst Mixed Economic Indicators
This week, major central banks will set interest rates, while PMIs for key economies show varied performances. The US Fed is expected to cut rates, whereas the BoJ might increase its rates, and the BoE will likely maintain its policy rate.
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44% Bias Score
Lagarde Warns of US Trade Policy Risks to EU Economy
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned on Monday that US trade policies under President-elect Donald Trump could negatively impact the EU economy, citing potential tariffs and geopolitical risks as factors that could slow growth. She also hinted at further interest rate cuts if inflation continues t...
Lagarde Warns of US Trade Policy Risks to EU Economy
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned on Monday that US trade policies under President-elect Donald Trump could negatively impact the EU economy, citing potential tariffs and geopolitical risks as factors that could slow growth. She also hinted at further interest rate cuts if inflation continues t...
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48% Bias Score
Eurozone Faces 15 Years of Stagnant Growth Unless Reforms Implemented
The Conference Board predicts the Eurozone will experience a mere 0.9% annual growth until 2039 without significant structural reforms, but with such reforms, growth could reach 2.4% annually, potentially halving the GDP gap with the US.
Eurozone Faces 15 Years of Stagnant Growth Unless Reforms Implemented
The Conference Board predicts the Eurozone will experience a mere 0.9% annual growth until 2039 without significant structural reforms, but with such reforms, growth could reach 2.4% annually, potentially halving the GDP gap with the US.
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56% Bias Score
ECB Cuts Interest Rates for Fourth Time in 2023
The European Central Bank (ECB) reduced its key interest rates by 25 basis points on December 12, 2023, marking the fourth rate cut this year, bringing the deposit facility rate to 3 percent, the main refinancing operation rate to 3.15 percent, and the marginal lending facility rate to 3.4 percent, ...
ECB Cuts Interest Rates for Fourth Time in 2023
The European Central Bank (ECB) reduced its key interest rates by 25 basis points on December 12, 2023, marking the fourth rate cut this year, bringing the deposit facility rate to 3 percent, the main refinancing operation rate to 3.15 percent, and the marginal lending facility rate to 3.4 percent, ...
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32% Bias Score
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