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UK Debt Falls to Three-Year Low in November
In November, UK government borrowing fell to £11.2bn, defying forecasts of £13bn and marking the lowest November figure since 2019, owing to lower interest payments (£3bn) and higher tax receipts, offering Chancellor Rachel Reeves temporary respite from budget criticism.
UK Debt Falls to Three-Year Low in November
In November, UK government borrowing fell to £11.2bn, defying forecasts of £13bn and marking the lowest November figure since 2019, owing to lower interest payments (£3bn) and higher tax receipts, offering Chancellor Rachel Reeves temporary respite from budget criticism.
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48% Bias Score
MAGA Movement Blocks Bipartisan Deal, Risks Government Shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Democrats reached a bipartisan deal to prevent a government shutdown, but the MAGA movement, spurred by Elon Musk's misinformation and Trump's and Vance's opposition focused on a debt-ceiling increase, blocked it, risking a shutdown and mirroring the three shutdowns du...
MAGA Movement Blocks Bipartisan Deal, Risks Government Shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Democrats reached a bipartisan deal to prevent a government shutdown, but the MAGA movement, spurred by Elon Musk's misinformation and Trump's and Vance's opposition focused on a debt-ceiling increase, blocked it, risking a shutdown and mirroring the three shutdowns du...
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52% Bias Score
China Targets 5 Percent GDP Growth in 2025 with Proactive Economic Policies
China plans a 5 percent GDP growth target for 2025, implementing proactive fiscal and monetary policies including a potential 4 percent GDP deficit and interest rate cuts to counter economic challenges and boost domestic demand.
China Targets 5 Percent GDP Growth in 2025 with Proactive Economic Policies
China plans a 5 percent GDP growth target for 2025, implementing proactive fiscal and monetary policies including a potential 4 percent GDP deficit and interest rate cuts to counter economic challenges and boost domestic demand.
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24% Bias Score
China Outlines 2025 Economic Priorities: Stable Growth, Proactive Fiscal Policy, and Boosted Domestic Demand
China's Central Economic Work Conference set economic priorities for 2025, including stable growth, proactive fiscal policy, moderately loose monetary policy, boosted domestic demand, real estate market stabilization, and expanded opening up, aiming to address economic challenges and attract foreign...
China Outlines 2025 Economic Priorities: Stable Growth, Proactive Fiscal Policy, and Boosted Domestic Demand
China's Central Economic Work Conference set economic priorities for 2025, including stable growth, proactive fiscal policy, moderately loose monetary policy, boosted domestic demand, real estate market stabilization, and expanded opening up, aiming to address economic challenges and attract foreign...
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32% Bias Score
Australian Government Spending Prevents Recession, Creates One Million Jobs
Treasurer Jim Chalmers credits \$22.1 billion in federal spending over four years with averting a recession in Australia, creating one million jobs while other OECD nations faced economic contraction; the government plans further spending and tax measures before the next election.
Australian Government Spending Prevents Recession, Creates One Million Jobs
Treasurer Jim Chalmers credits \$22.1 billion in federal spending over four years with averting a recession in Australia, creating one million jobs while other OECD nations faced economic contraction; the government plans further spending and tax measures before the next election.
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60% Bias Score
Greece's 2025 Tax Plan: €70 Billion Revenue Projected
Starting January 2025, Greek taxpayers and businesses will pay over €5 billion monthly in taxes, reaching €70 billion annually, with July being the highest at over €8.3 billion, while March is the lowest at €3.6 billion, impacting consumer spending and investment.
Greece's 2025 Tax Plan: €70 Billion Revenue Projected
Starting January 2025, Greek taxpayers and businesses will pay over €5 billion monthly in taxes, reaching €70 billion annually, with July being the highest at over €8.3 billion, while March is the lowest at €3.6 billion, impacting consumer spending and investment.
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32% Bias Score
Japan Approves Tax Reforms to Fund Defense Spending, Raising Concerns About Fiscal Health
Japan's ruling parties approved tax reforms to fund a 43 trillion yen defense budget increase starting in 2026, raising corporate and tobacco taxes while also increasing income thresholds for young adults, despite concerns about reduced government revenue.
Japan Approves Tax Reforms to Fund Defense Spending, Raising Concerns About Fiscal Health
Japan's ruling parties approved tax reforms to fund a 43 trillion yen defense budget increase starting in 2026, raising corporate and tobacco taxes while also increasing income thresholds for young adults, despite concerns about reduced government revenue.
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32% Bias Score
China Targets 5 Percent GDP Growth in 2025 with Proactive Fiscal and Monetary Policies
China aims for 5 percent GDP growth in 2025, employing a more proactive fiscal policy with a potential 4 percent deficit and a moderately loose monetary policy involving interest rate cuts to counter economic challenges.
China Targets 5 Percent GDP Growth in 2025 with Proactive Fiscal and Monetary Policies
China aims for 5 percent GDP growth in 2025, employing a more proactive fiscal policy with a potential 4 percent deficit and a moderately loose monetary policy involving interest rate cuts to counter economic challenges.
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40% Bias Score
China Outlines 2025 Economic Priorities: Stable Growth, Proactive Policies, and Expanded Opening Up
China's Central Economic Work Conference outlined 2025 economic priorities: stable growth via proactive fiscal policy (increased deficit and spending), moderately loose monetary policy, boosted domestic demand, stabilized real estate market, and expanded opening up, aiming to counter external uncert...
China Outlines 2025 Economic Priorities: Stable Growth, Proactive Policies, and Expanded Opening Up
China's Central Economic Work Conference outlined 2025 economic priorities: stable growth via proactive fiscal policy (increased deficit and spending), moderately loose monetary policy, boosted domestic demand, stabilized real estate market, and expanded opening up, aiming to counter external uncert...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Calls for Debt Ceiling Elimination
President-elect Donald Trump called for the elimination of the debt ceiling on Thursday, aligning with some Democrats who have also pushed for its removal, stating it's a meaningless concept used as a political weapon; he opposes the recently passed short-term government funding bill, which he calle...
Trump Calls for Debt Ceiling Elimination
President-elect Donald Trump called for the elimination of the debt ceiling on Thursday, aligning with some Democrats who have also pushed for its removal, stating it's a meaningless concept used as a political weapon; he opposes the recently passed short-term government funding bill, which he calle...
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44% Bias Score
Canada's Costly GST Holiday: Ineffective or Political Gimmick?
Canada's temporary GST holiday, costing $1.6 billion, eliminates the tax on select items, sparking debate over its economic effectiveness and political motivations, while excluding essential household goods and services.
Canada's Costly GST Holiday: Ineffective or Political Gimmick?
Canada's temporary GST holiday, costing $1.6 billion, eliminates the tax on select items, sparking debate over its economic effectiveness and political motivations, while excluding essential household goods and services.
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60% Bias Score
Canada's Fall Economic Statement: A Fiscal Debacle
Chrystia Freeland's resignation heightened the spectacle of Canada's 2024 fall economic statement, which projected \$543 billion in spending for 2024/25—\$90 billion above the 2021 budget—exposing the unsustainable nature of the country's two-budget-per-year cycle.
Canada's Fall Economic Statement: A Fiscal Debacle
Chrystia Freeland's resignation heightened the spectacle of Canada's 2024 fall economic statement, which projected \$543 billion in spending for 2024/25—\$90 billion above the 2021 budget—exposing the unsustainable nature of the country's two-budget-per-year cycle.
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56% Bias Score
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