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Brazil Revises Tax Plan After IOF Backlash
The Brazilian government revised its tax plan, replacing a controversial IOF increase with higher taxes on sports betting (12-18% increase), certain investments (5% IR on incentivized debentures, 17.5% unified IR on other financial applications, and 20% on JCP), and a unified 15-20% social contribut...
Brazil Revises Tax Plan After IOF Backlash
The Brazilian government revised its tax plan, replacing a controversial IOF increase with higher taxes on sports betting (12-18% increase), certain investments (5% IR on incentivized debentures, 17.5% unified IR on other financial applications, and 20% on JCP), and a unified 15-20% social contribut...
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40% Bias Score
U.K. Announces £113 Billion Spending Plan Amidst Fiscal Constraints and Political Competition
U.K. finance minister Rachel Reeves announced a £113 billion spending plan for "Britain's renewal," including increased investment in several sectors, but also significant cuts to various government departments to address the country's public debt, aiming to counter the rising popularity of the Refo...
U.K. Announces £113 Billion Spending Plan Amidst Fiscal Constraints and Political Competition
U.K. finance minister Rachel Reeves announced a £113 billion spending plan for "Britain's renewal," including increased investment in several sectors, but also significant cuts to various government departments to address the country's public debt, aiming to counter the rising popularity of the Refo...
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32% Bias Score
Global Debt Soars to \$100 Trillion, Raising Economic Concerns
Global debt has hit \$100 trillion, prompting the OECD to warn of difficult prospects as rising costs and risks limit future borrowing, driven by increased government spending and lack of central bank support.
Global Debt Soars to \$100 Trillion, Raising Economic Concerns
Global debt has hit \$100 trillion, prompting the OECD to warn of difficult prospects as rising costs and risks limit future borrowing, driven by increased government spending and lack of central bank support.
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44% Bias Score
Spain's Pension System: Government Funding Fuels Debt Crisis
Government contributions to Spain's Social Security system to cover pension shortfalls account for over 80% of the rise in public debt since 2010, totaling €474.627 billion, prompting debate about the system's sustainability and government influence on the AIReF's assessment.
Spain's Pension System: Government Funding Fuels Debt Crisis
Government contributions to Spain's Social Security system to cover pension shortfalls account for over 80% of the rise in public debt since 2010, totaling €474.627 billion, prompting debate about the system's sustainability and government influence on the AIReF's assessment.
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64% Bias Score
Spain Lags in EU Recovery Fund Spending, Facing 2026 Deadline
Spain has spent only 40% of its nearly €80 billion in EU recovery funds by December 2024, lagging behind the EU average of 45%, necessitating accelerated spending in 2025-2026 to meet the August 2026 deadline; additional challenges include uncertainty surrounding the €80 billion in soft loans and po...
Spain Lags in EU Recovery Fund Spending, Facing 2026 Deadline
Spain has spent only 40% of its nearly €80 billion in EU recovery funds by December 2024, lagging behind the EU average of 45%, necessitating accelerated spending in 2025-2026 to meet the August 2026 deadline; additional challenges include uncertainty surrounding the €80 billion in soft loans and po...
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36% Bias Score
Senator Johnson Defies Trump, Opposes Budget Bill Over Insufficient Spending Cuts
Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson is publicly opposing the House GOP's budget reconciliation bill, despite President Trump's support, demanding deeper spending cuts to pre-pandemic levels; the bill proposes $1.5 trillion in cuts over ten years, which he considers insufficient.
Senator Johnson Defies Trump, Opposes Budget Bill Over Insufficient Spending Cuts
Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson is publicly opposing the House GOP's budget reconciliation bill, despite President Trump's support, demanding deeper spending cuts to pre-pandemic levels; the bill proposes $1.5 trillion in cuts over ten years, which he considers insufficient.
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40% Bias Score
UK Chancellor Unveils Billions in Infrastructure Spending Amidst Departmental Cuts
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a multi-billion pound infrastructure investment plan focused on "renewing Britain," including significant funding for the NHS and defense, but also imposing real-terms cuts to several other government departments, causing concerns about a potential return to auster...
UK Chancellor Unveils Billions in Infrastructure Spending Amidst Departmental Cuts
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a multi-billion pound infrastructure investment plan focused on "renewing Britain," including significant funding for the NHS and defense, but also imposing real-terms cuts to several other government departments, causing concerns about a potential return to auster...
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44% Bias Score
UK Job Losses Exceed Predictions After Tax Increase
The UK's employment figures have fallen by 276,000 since Chancellor Rachel Reeves's tax-raising Budget, exceeding initial predictions and reaching the highest unemployment rate in almost four years; this contrasts with Reeves' claims of a 'fixed' economy and upcoming large government spending plans.
UK Job Losses Exceed Predictions After Tax Increase
The UK's employment figures have fallen by 276,000 since Chancellor Rachel Reeves's tax-raising Budget, exceeding initial predictions and reaching the highest unemployment rate in almost four years; this contrasts with Reeves' claims of a 'fixed' economy and upcoming large government spending plans.
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68% Bias Score
UK Spending Review: Immediate Funding, Potential Future Tax Increases
The UK government's spending review allocates funds for extending the £3 bus fare cap, reinstating winter fuel payments for eligible pensioners, and expanding free school meals, but experts warn that future tax increases are likely due to increased spending and a lack of a detailed plan to address p...
UK Spending Review: Immediate Funding, Potential Future Tax Increases
The UK government's spending review allocates funds for extending the £3 bus fare cap, reinstating winter fuel payments for eligible pensioners, and expanding free school meals, but experts warn that future tax increases are likely due to increased spending and a lack of a detailed plan to address p...
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52% Bias Score
Trump's "Megabill" Risks US Debt Crisis
The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," a U.S. legislative package combining tax cuts and increased spending, passed the House narrowly, increasing the national debt by $2.4 trillion over a decade and prompting concerns about a debt crisis, exacerbated by rising interest payments and reduced foreign inves...
Trump's "Megabill" Risks US Debt Crisis
The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," a U.S. legislative package combining tax cuts and increased spending, passed the House narrowly, increasing the national debt by $2.4 trillion over a decade and prompting concerns about a debt crisis, exacerbated by rising interest payments and reduced foreign inves...
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60% Bias Score
Cooper's Funding Delay Highlights UK Budgetary Challenges
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is the last minister negotiating a funding deal before Wednesday's Spending Review, impacting police recruitment plans and reflecting broader government budgetary constraints.
Cooper's Funding Delay Highlights UK Budgetary Challenges
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is the last minister negotiating a funding deal before Wednesday's Spending Review, impacting police recruitment plans and reflecting broader government budgetary constraints.
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52% Bias Score
Griffin Warns of Trillion-Dollar Debt Increase from Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin joined Elon Musk in criticizing President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," warning that it will add trillions to the national debt and potentially cause a US debt crisis, impacting global markets; the CBO estimates a $2.4 trillion increase over 10 years.
Griffin Warns of Trillion-Dollar Debt Increase from Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin joined Elon Musk in criticizing President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," warning that it will add trillions to the national debt and potentially cause a US debt crisis, impacting global markets; the CBO estimates a $2.4 trillion increase over 10 years.
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52% Bias Score
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