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Canada's Q4 GDP Surges, but US Tariffs Pose Threat
Canada's real GDP rose 2.6 percent annualized in Q4 2024, exceeding expectations due to a surge in household spending, particularly on vehicles and retail goods, but potential US tariffs threaten future growth.
Canada's Q4 GDP Surges, but US Tariffs Pose Threat
Canada's real GDP rose 2.6 percent annualized in Q4 2024, exceeding expectations due to a surge in household spending, particularly on vehicles and retail goods, but potential US tariffs threaten future growth.
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32% Bias Score
Russia's 4.1% GDP Growth Masks Underlying Economic Instability
Russia's 2024 GDP grew 4.1%, fueled by defense spending and some industrial sectors; however, this growth is unsustainable due to high inflation (9.9% officially in February 2025) and reduced government support for other sectors, leading to significant challenges for the economy.
Russia's 4.1% GDP Growth Masks Underlying Economic Instability
Russia's 2024 GDP grew 4.1%, fueled by defense spending and some industrial sectors; however, this growth is unsustainable due to high inflation (9.9% officially in February 2025) and reduced government support for other sectors, leading to significant challenges for the economy.
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36% Bias Score
UK Avoids Recession, but Living Standards Decline
The UK economy grew by 0.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024, avoiding a technical recession, but GDP per capita fell by 0.1 percent, highlighting a decline in living standards despite December's 0.4 percent expansion.
UK Avoids Recession, but Living Standards Decline
The UK economy grew by 0.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024, avoiding a technical recession, but GDP per capita fell by 0.1 percent, highlighting a decline in living standards despite December's 0.4 percent expansion.
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56% Bias Score
Bank of England Cuts Rates Amidst Bleak Economic Forecast
The Bank of England cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5% on Thursday, despite forecasting weak GDP growth (0.75% in 2025) and rising inflation (3.7% by summer), believing a weakening jobs market will prevent a wage-price spiral.
Bank of England Cuts Rates Amidst Bleak Economic Forecast
The Bank of England cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5% on Thursday, despite forecasting weak GDP growth (0.75% in 2025) and rising inflation (3.7% by summer), believing a weakening jobs market will prevent a wage-price spiral.
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40% Bias Score
BoE Cuts Interest Rates, Halves UK Growth Forecast Amid Inflation and Unemployment Concerns
The Bank of England cut interest rates to 4.5% on Thursday, its third cut this year, but halved its UK GDP growth forecast for 2025 to 0.75% due to increased unemployment and inflation spurred by a recent government tax hike; the BoE warns of potential stagflation.
BoE Cuts Interest Rates, Halves UK Growth Forecast Amid Inflation and Unemployment Concerns
The Bank of England cut interest rates to 4.5% on Thursday, its third cut this year, but halved its UK GDP growth forecast for 2025 to 0.75% due to increased unemployment and inflation spurred by a recent government tax hike; the BoE warns of potential stagflation.
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44% Bias Score
U.S. Economy Grew 2.3% in Q4 2024, Driven by Consumer Spending
Fueled by robust consumer spending, particularly on big-ticket items, the U.S. economy grew at a 2.3% annual rate in the final quarter of 2024, exceeding growth in other countries like Europe; however, this growth is threatened by potential tariffs and decreased consumer confidence.
U.S. Economy Grew 2.3% in Q4 2024, Driven by Consumer Spending
Fueled by robust consumer spending, particularly on big-ticket items, the U.S. economy grew at a 2.3% annual rate in the final quarter of 2024, exceeding growth in other countries like Europe; however, this growth is threatened by potential tariffs and decreased consumer confidence.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's 2024 Economic Growth: Disparity Amidst Nominal Gains
Turkey's economy grew by 3.2% in 2024, reaching a GDP of \$1.32 trillion, but 48.9% of the population earns near or below minimum wage (\$605), highlighting a significant income disparity despite the growth. Household consumption drove growth, while inflation reached 44%, exceeding projections.
Turkey's 2024 Economic Growth: Disparity Amidst Nominal Gains
Turkey's economy grew by 3.2% in 2024, reaching a GDP of \$1.32 trillion, but 48.9% of the population earns near or below minimum wage (\$605), highlighting a significant income disparity despite the growth. Household consumption drove growth, while inflation reached 44%, exceeding projections.
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52% Bias Score
Weak Eurozone and EU Q4 2024 GDP Growth Despite Employment Gains
Eurozone and EU GDP saw slight growth of 0.1% and 0.2% respectively in Q4 2024, below initial predictions and the US performance; employment increased modestly, but productivity declined, impacting inflation.
Weak Eurozone and EU Q4 2024 GDP Growth Despite Employment Gains
Eurozone and EU GDP saw slight growth of 0.1% and 0.2% respectively in Q4 2024, below initial predictions and the US performance; employment increased modestly, but productivity declined, impacting inflation.
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16% Bias Score
UK Economy Surges 0.1% in Q4 2024, Defying Forecasts
Britain's economy grew 0.1% in Q4 2024, defying predictions of a 0.1% decline; December saw 0.4% growth, driven by services, offsetting production sector weakness; Chancellor Reeves receives a boost after budget criticism.
UK Economy Surges 0.1% in Q4 2024, Defying Forecasts
Britain's economy grew 0.1% in Q4 2024, defying predictions of a 0.1% decline; December saw 0.4% growth, driven by services, offsetting production sector weakness; Chancellor Reeves receives a boost after budget criticism.
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40% Bias Score
Bank of England to Cut Rates, Downgrade Growth Forecast
The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates to 4.5% on Thursday and lower its 2025 GDP growth forecast to around 1%, impacting Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget plans and potentially leading to spending cuts.
Bank of England to Cut Rates, Downgrade Growth Forecast
The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates to 4.5% on Thursday and lower its 2025 GDP growth forecast to around 1%, impacting Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget plans and potentially leading to spending cuts.
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44% Bias Score
Spain's Q4 GDP Growth Outpaces Expectations Amidst Housing Crisis
Spain's Q4 2024 GDP grew 0.8% quarter-on-quarter, exceeding expectations, driven by tourism, agriculture, and domestic demand; unemployment fell to 10.61%, a post-2008 low, but housing and cost of living crises persist.
Spain's Q4 GDP Growth Outpaces Expectations Amidst Housing Crisis
Spain's Q4 2024 GDP grew 0.8% quarter-on-quarter, exceeding expectations, driven by tourism, agriculture, and domestic demand; unemployment fell to 10.61%, a post-2008 low, but housing and cost of living crises persist.
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36% Bias Score
US GDP Growth Slows in Q4 2023, But Remains Strong
US GDP grew at a 2.3% annualized rate in Q4 2023, slower than the previous quarter but exceeding expectations, driven by robust consumer spending despite a record trade deficit; the Federal Reserve is expected to continue gradual rate cuts this year.
US GDP Growth Slows in Q4 2023, But Remains Strong
US GDP grew at a 2.3% annualized rate in Q4 2023, slower than the previous quarter but exceeding expectations, driven by robust consumer spending despite a record trade deficit; the Federal Reserve is expected to continue gradual rate cuts this year.
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44% Bias Score
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