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Italy's Q1 GDP Growth Outpaces European Peers Amid Rising Inflation
Italy's GDP grew by 0.3% quarter-on-quarter and 0.6% year-on-year in Q1 2025, outperforming France and Germany, while inflation rose to 2% due to higher food and transportation costs.
Italy's Q1 GDP Growth Outpaces European Peers Amid Rising Inflation
Italy's GDP grew by 0.3% quarter-on-quarter and 0.6% year-on-year in Q1 2025, outperforming France and Germany, while inflation rose to 2% due to higher food and transportation costs.
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40% Bias Score
ECB Cuts Interest Rates Amid US Tariff Concerns
The European Central Bank (ECB) cut interest rates by 0.25% to 2.25% on Thursday, its seventh cut since June 2024, citing negative impacts from US tariffs on Eurozone growth; inflation fell to 2.2% in March.
ECB Cuts Interest Rates Amid US Tariff Concerns
The European Central Bank (ECB) cut interest rates by 0.25% to 2.25% on Thursday, its seventh cut since June 2024, citing negative impacts from US tariffs on Eurozone growth; inflation fell to 2.2% in March.
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40% Bias Score
ECB Cuts Interest Rates Amidst U.S. Tariff Slowdown
The European Central Bank (ECB) cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 2.25 percent on Thursday, its seventh cut in a year, to combat the economic slowdown resulting from U.S. tariffs and global trade uncertainty, aiming to improve financing conditions for households and businesses.
ECB Cuts Interest Rates Amidst U.S. Tariff Slowdown
The European Central Bank (ECB) cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 2.25 percent on Thursday, its seventh cut in a year, to combat the economic slowdown resulting from U.S. tariffs and global trade uncertainty, aiming to improve financing conditions for households and businesses.
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36% Bias Score
Record High in Spanish Consumer Loan Demand
Driven by low ECB interest rates (2.5%) and increased vacation planning, Spanish consumer loan demand reached a record high of 34.80% in early 2025, up 4.60% from 2024, exceeding the previous high of 30.20% in 2024 and more than doubling from the pandemic low of 14.20% in 2020.
Record High in Spanish Consumer Loan Demand
Driven by low ECB interest rates (2.5%) and increased vacation planning, Spanish consumer loan demand reached a record high of 34.80% in early 2025, up 4.60% from 2024, exceeding the previous high of 30.20% in 2024 and more than doubling from the pandemic low of 14.20% in 2020.
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36% Bias Score
European Economic Confidence Plummets in March 2025
European economic confidence fell in March 2025 to below historical levels due to pessimism in services and retail, impacting the Eurozone and EU, with the sharpest declines seen in France and Italy, while Spain showed improvement; US tariffs on automobiles further worsened investor sentiment.
European Economic Confidence Plummets in March 2025
European economic confidence fell in March 2025 to below historical levels due to pessimism in services and retail, impacting the Eurozone and EU, with the sharpest declines seen in France and Italy, while Spain showed improvement; US tariffs on automobiles further worsened investor sentiment.
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24% Bias Score
Greece Plans Tax Cuts to Boost Middle Class Income
The Greek government is planning a permanent package of tax cuts and social security contribution reductions for the middle class, funded by increased tax revenue from reduced tax evasion; rating agencies view this positively but stress the importance of continued structural reforms for sustainable ...
Greece Plans Tax Cuts to Boost Middle Class Income
The Greek government is planning a permanent package of tax cuts and social security contribution reductions for the middle class, funded by increased tax revenue from reduced tax evasion; rating agencies view this positively but stress the importance of continued structural reforms for sustainable ...
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40% Bias Score
Diverging Inflation Indices in France: National vs. EU Harmonized Data
From 2000 to 2024, France's EU-harmonized inflation (IPCH) rose 59.7%, exceeding its national index (IPC) at 51.5%, mainly due to differing methodologies regarding consumer aid adjustments, notably impacting healthcare costs.
Diverging Inflation Indices in France: National vs. EU Harmonized Data
From 2000 to 2024, France's EU-harmonized inflation (IPCH) rose 59.7%, exceeding its national index (IPC) at 51.5%, mainly due to differing methodologies regarding consumer aid adjustments, notably impacting healthcare costs.
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32% Bias Score
ECB Cuts Interest Rate Amidst Trump's Trade Uncertainty
The European Central Bank lowered the Eurozone's key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 2.25 percent on [Date], its seventh cut since June 2024, in response to disinflation and uncertainty fueled by US President Trump's trade policies, despite a current inflation rate of 2.2 percent.
ECB Cuts Interest Rate Amidst Trump's Trade Uncertainty
The European Central Bank lowered the Eurozone's key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 2.25 percent on [Date], its seventh cut since June 2024, in response to disinflation and uncertainty fueled by US President Trump's trade policies, despite a current inflation rate of 2.2 percent.
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36% Bias Score
ECB Poised for Rate Cut Amid Trump Tariff Worries
Facing slow economic growth (0.2% in Q4 2024) and President Trump's proposed tariffs potentially reaching 20% on European goods, the European Central Bank is likely to cut interest rates for a seventh time on Thursday to stimulate economic activity, making credit more affordable for businesses and c...
ECB Poised for Rate Cut Amid Trump Tariff Worries
Facing slow economic growth (0.2% in Q4 2024) and President Trump's proposed tariffs potentially reaching 20% on European goods, the European Central Bank is likely to cut interest rates for a seventh time on Thursday to stimulate economic activity, making credit more affordable for businesses and c...
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36% Bias Score
Greek General Strike Disrupts Public Services Amid Rising Living Costs
A 24-hour general strike paralyzed Greece on Wednesday, halting public transport, flights, and ferries as labor unions demanded higher wages and the restoration of collective bargaining rights, citing the insufficient response to the rising cost of living despite a 35 percent minimum wage increase s...
Greek General Strike Disrupts Public Services Amid Rising Living Costs
A 24-hour general strike paralyzed Greece on Wednesday, halting public transport, flights, and ferries as labor unions demanded higher wages and the restoration of collective bargaining rights, citing the insufficient response to the rising cost of living despite a 35 percent minimum wage increase s...
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40% Bias Score
France's Public Deficit Lower Than Expected, But Remains High
France's 2024 public deficit totaled €169.6 billion (5.8% of GDP), lower than projected due to increased tax revenue and slower spending growth; however, this remains nearly double the Eurozone target, and France's public debt increased to 113% of GDP.
France's Public Deficit Lower Than Expected, But Remains High
France's 2024 public deficit totaled €169.6 billion (5.8% of GDP), lower than projected due to increased tax revenue and slower spending growth; however, this remains nearly double the Eurozone target, and France's public debt increased to 113% of GDP.
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44% Bias Score
ECB Faces Uncertainty Amidst Tariffs and Defense Spending
Facing uncertainty from US tariffs and increased defense spending, the European Central Bank (ECB) must decide whether to continue lowering interest rates or pause, amid diverging opinions among its members; new tariffs could increase inflation by 0.5%.
ECB Faces Uncertainty Amidst Tariffs and Defense Spending
Facing uncertainty from US tariffs and increased defense spending, the European Central Bank (ECB) must decide whether to continue lowering interest rates or pause, amid diverging opinions among its members; new tariffs could increase inflation by 0.5%.
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40% Bias Score
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