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Dalio Warns of UK "Debt Doom Loop", Urges Deficit Reduction
Hedge fund manager Ray Dalio warns the UK faces a "debt doom loop" with debt at 101% of GDP, necessitating tax increases that risk capital flight and worsening the fiscal situation; he advocates for deficit reduction to 3% of GDP through spending cuts and tax increases to avoid further economic dete...
Dalio Warns of UK "Debt Doom Loop", Urges Deficit Reduction
Hedge fund manager Ray Dalio warns the UK faces a "debt doom loop" with debt at 101% of GDP, necessitating tax increases that risk capital flight and worsening the fiscal situation; he advocates for deficit reduction to 3% of GDP through spending cuts and tax increases to avoid further economic dete...
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44% Bias Score
German Budget Criticized for Misallocation and Cuts to Social Programs
Lisa Paus, chairwoman of the Bundestag budget committee, criticized Germany's government for misallocating its record budget, citing the use of funds to plug budget holes instead of investments in climate protection and competitiveness, along with cuts to social programs and broken promises on tax c...
German Budget Criticized for Misallocation and Cuts to Social Programs
Lisa Paus, chairwoman of the Bundestag budget committee, criticized Germany's government for misallocating its record budget, citing the use of funds to plug budget holes instead of investments in climate protection and competitiveness, along with cuts to social programs and broken promises on tax c...
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28% Bias Score
Venmo Payments Now Accepted to Reduce US National Debt
The US Treasury added Venmo as a payment option for citizens to contribute towards reducing the national debt, which has ballooned from \$10.28 trillion in 2001 to \$36.72 trillion in 2024, despite approximately \$67.3 million in voluntary contributions since 1996.
Venmo Payments Now Accepted to Reduce US National Debt
The US Treasury added Venmo as a payment option for citizens to contribute towards reducing the national debt, which has ballooned from \$10.28 trillion in 2001 to \$36.72 trillion in 2024, despite approximately \$67.3 million in voluntary contributions since 1996.
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56% Bias Score
Greece Exceeds First-Half Budget Target by €717 Million
Greece exceeded its first-half 2024 budget target by €717 million due to increased tax revenues, primarily from income taxes, despite lower-than-expected public investment spending; however, further surpluses are needed to meet the revised 3.2% of GDP target.
Greece Exceeds First-Half Budget Target by €717 Million
Greece exceeded its first-half 2024 budget target by €717 million due to increased tax revenues, primarily from income taxes, despite lower-than-expected public investment spending; however, further surpluses are needed to meet the revised 3.2% of GDP target.
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36% Bias Score
High U.S. Debt Hinders Trump's Low-Interest-Rate Goal
Despite strong June retail sales (up 0.6%) and record stock market highs, the U.S.'s $37 trillion debt, costing over $1 trillion annually in interest (exceeding defense spending), is hindering President Trump's efforts to lower interest rates; this is complicated by recent debt downgrades and global...
High U.S. Debt Hinders Trump's Low-Interest-Rate Goal
Despite strong June retail sales (up 0.6%) and record stock market highs, the U.S.'s $37 trillion debt, costing over $1 trillion annually in interest (exceeding defense spending), is hindering President Trump's efforts to lower interest rates; this is complicated by recent debt downgrades and global...
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44% Bias Score
UK June Borrowing Hits £20.7 Billion, Exceeding Forecasts
The UK government's June borrowing totalled £20.7 billion, exceeding forecasts by £4.2 billion and driven by increased public service costs and higher debt-servicing costs, amid growing economic uncertainty and recent government policy reversals.
UK June Borrowing Hits £20.7 Billion, Exceeding Forecasts
The UK government's June borrowing totalled £20.7 billion, exceeding forecasts by £4.2 billion and driven by increased public service costs and higher debt-servicing costs, amid growing economic uncertainty and recent government policy reversals.
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48% Bias Score
Caso Montoro": Investigation Underway Amidst Spanish Political Maneuvering
Former Spanish Minister of Finance Cristóbal Montoro is under investigation for alleged wrongdoing; the government is accused of using the case for political gain while the opposition maintains Montoro's actions predate their leadership.
Caso Montoro": Investigation Underway Amidst Spanish Political Maneuvering
Former Spanish Minister of Finance Cristóbal Montoro is under investigation for alleged wrongdoing; the government is accused of using the case for political gain while the opposition maintains Montoro's actions predate their leadership.
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56% Bias Score
Political Pressure Threatens Chile's Fiscal Council Independence
Chile's autonomous Fiscal Council (CFA), created in 2019, faces political attacks questioning its independence and objectivity in evaluating government fiscal policies, particularly from the Communist Party and Broad Front, despite its legal mandate and oversight by the Comptroller General.
Political Pressure Threatens Chile's Fiscal Council Independence
Chile's autonomous Fiscal Council (CFA), created in 2019, faces political attacks questioning its independence and objectivity in evaluating government fiscal policies, particularly from the Communist Party and Broad Front, despite its legal mandate and oversight by the Comptroller General.
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52% Bias Score
Izquierda Europea Calls for New Progressive Coalition in Spain
Izquierda Europea, led by Guillermo del Valle, is calling for a new progressive coalition in Spain, criticizing the PSOE's handling of recent corruption scandals and the proposed Catalan funding deal, which they deem an unacceptable fiscal privilege, and arguing that the current PSOE leadership is p...
Izquierda Europea Calls for New Progressive Coalition in Spain
Izquierda Europea, led by Guillermo del Valle, is calling for a new progressive coalition in Spain, criticizing the PSOE's handling of recent corruption scandals and the proposed Catalan funding deal, which they deem an unacceptable fiscal privilege, and arguing that the current PSOE leadership is p...
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56% Bias Score
IMF Warns of Drastic UK Spending Cuts Unless Taxes Rise
The IMF warns that UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves must raise taxes or cut spending drastically to address a £30 billion budget deficit, potentially impacting pensions and NHS services; this follows the government's recent policy reversal on benefit reforms.
IMF Warns of Drastic UK Spending Cuts Unless Taxes Rise
The IMF warns that UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves must raise taxes or cut spending drastically to address a £30 billion budget deficit, potentially impacting pensions and NHS services; this follows the government's recent policy reversal on benefit reforms.
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52% Bias Score
US Debt to Rise $4.1 Trillion Due to New Spending Bill
A newly enacted US law, costing $3.39 trillion, significantly increases the US deficit from 2025-2034, resulting from tax cuts and increased spending, worsening the already high national debt exceeding $36.2 trillion.
US Debt to Rise $4.1 Trillion Due to New Spending Bill
A newly enacted US law, costing $3.39 trillion, significantly increases the US deficit from 2025-2034, resulting from tax cuts and increased spending, worsening the already high national debt exceeding $36.2 trillion.
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48% Bias Score
UK Chancellor Weighs Wealth Tax Amidst £6 Billion Budget Deficit
Facing a £6 billion budget deficit after reinstating welfare payments, the UK chancellor considers a wealth tax on assets over £10 million to raise £12 billion, but faces concerns about its effectiveness and potential capital flight.
UK Chancellor Weighs Wealth Tax Amidst £6 Billion Budget Deficit
Facing a £6 billion budget deficit after reinstating welfare payments, the UK chancellor considers a wealth tax on assets over £10 million to raise £12 billion, but faces concerns about its effectiveness and potential capital flight.
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40% Bias Score
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