Geopolitical Risks Top Business Concerns, WEF Report Finds
A World Economic Forum report released January 15th identifies armed conflicts and economic tensions as top business concerns, with nearly 25% of 11,000 surveyed executives ranking it first, up from fifth place in 2024, due to rising protectionism and trade disputes.
Geopolitical Risks Top Business Concerns, WEF Report Finds
A World Economic Forum report released January 15th identifies armed conflicts and economic tensions as top business concerns, with nearly 25% of 11,000 surveyed executives ranking it first, up from fifth place in 2024, due to rising protectionism and trade disputes.
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24% Bias Score
Gold Prices Surge to Four-Week High Amid Global Uncertainty
Gold prices hit a four-week high of $2,657 per ounce on Wednesday due to increased investor demand spurred by global uncertainty, inflation fears, and expectations of slower interest rate hikes; however, a 30% crash remains unlikely without a major shift in multiple factors.
Gold Prices Surge to Four-Week High Amid Global Uncertainty
Gold prices hit a four-week high of $2,657 per ounce on Wednesday due to increased investor demand spurred by global uncertainty, inflation fears, and expectations of slower interest rate hikes; however, a 30% crash remains unlikely without a major shift in multiple factors.
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36% Bias Score
US Sanctions on Serbian Oil Firm NIS to Pressure Serbia on Russia
The US sanctioned Serbia's oil company NIS, majority-owned by Russia's Gazprom Neft, aiming to pressure Serbia to join anti-Russia sanctions; Serbia's Deputy Prime Minister called this a ruinous blow to the Serbian economy.
US Sanctions on Serbian Oil Firm NIS to Pressure Serbia on Russia
The US sanctioned Serbia's oil company NIS, majority-owned by Russia's Gazprom Neft, aiming to pressure Serbia to join anti-Russia sanctions; Serbia's Deputy Prime Minister called this a ruinous blow to the Serbian economy.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Wall Street Veterans to Key Economic Roles
President-elect Donald Trump appointed Howard Lutnick as Secretary of Commerce and Scott Bessent as Secretary of the Treasury; both are highly successful investors with extensive business experience, but their success depends on their ability to influence President Trump's economic policies amid glo...
Trump Appoints Wall Street Veterans to Key Economic Roles
President-elect Donald Trump appointed Howard Lutnick as Secretary of Commerce and Scott Bessent as Secretary of the Treasury; both are highly successful investors with extensive business experience, but their success depends on their ability to influence President Trump's economic policies amid glo...
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52% Bias Score
Düsseldorf Boat Show: A Key Indicator for Italy's Nautical Industry in 2025
The Düsseldorf Boat Show (January 18-26) will be crucial for assessing the 2025 outlook for the global nautical industry, especially for Italy, a major player, facing uncertainties from global conflicts and economic slowdowns despite record 2023 revenue (€8.33 billion) and exports (€4.23 billion).
Düsseldorf Boat Show: A Key Indicator for Italy's Nautical Industry in 2025
The Düsseldorf Boat Show (January 18-26) will be crucial for assessing the 2025 outlook for the global nautical industry, especially for Italy, a major player, facing uncertainties from global conflicts and economic slowdowns despite record 2023 revenue (€8.33 billion) and exports (€4.23 billion).
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44% Bias Score
Subsea Cable Vulnerabilities Threaten Global Communications
Subsea cables, carrying 98% of global internet traffic and trillions in daily financial transactions, are increasingly vulnerable to damage from human activity and potential sabotage, as highlighted by recent incidents and leading to calls for increased investment in resilience and redundancy.
Subsea Cable Vulnerabilities Threaten Global Communications
Subsea cables, carrying 98% of global internet traffic and trillions in daily financial transactions, are increasingly vulnerable to damage from human activity and potential sabotage, as highlighted by recent incidents and leading to calls for increased investment in resilience and redundancy.
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8% Bias Score
Global Risks Rise: Geopolitical Instability and Trade Disputes Top Business Leaders' Concerns
The World Economic Forum (WEF) reports that nearly 25% of 11,000 business leaders surveyed ranked geopolitical risks as their top concern for the next two years, up from fifth place in 2024, due to rising protectionism, trade disputes, and extreme weather events; disinformation also remains a major ...
Global Risks Rise: Geopolitical Instability and Trade Disputes Top Business Leaders' Concerns
The World Economic Forum (WEF) reports that nearly 25% of 11,000 business leaders surveyed ranked geopolitical risks as their top concern for the next two years, up from fifth place in 2024, due to rising protectionism, trade disputes, and extreme weather events; disinformation also remains a major ...
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32% Bias Score
Ruble Weakens Further in 2024: Analysts Predict Continued Depreciation
The Russian ruble weakened against the dollar by 12.5% in 2024, primarily due to decreased oil prices, reduced mandatory currency sales, and geopolitical factors; analysts predict further depreciation but at a slower rate in 2025.
Ruble Weakens Further in 2024: Analysts Predict Continued Depreciation
The Russian ruble weakened against the dollar by 12.5% in 2024, primarily due to decreased oil prices, reduced mandatory currency sales, and geopolitical factors; analysts predict further depreciation but at a slower rate in 2025.
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48% Bias Score
UN Predicts 2.8% Global Economic Growth in 2025 Amidst Persistent Uncertainty
The UN projects 2.8 percent global economic growth in 2025, unchanged from 2024, despite reduced inflation and monetary easing; however, geopolitical risks, high debt costs, and slow productivity growth hinder stronger expansion, especially in vulnerable nations.
UN Predicts 2.8% Global Economic Growth in 2025 Amidst Persistent Uncertainty
The UN projects 2.8 percent global economic growth in 2025, unchanged from 2024, despite reduced inflation and monetary easing; however, geopolitical risks, high debt costs, and slow productivity growth hinder stronger expansion, especially in vulnerable nations.
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16% Bias Score
Macron Urges Ukraine for Realism on Territorial Issues, Warns Against Western Concessions
French President Emmanuel Macron urged Ukraine for "realistic" expectations on territorial issues, stating no quick conflict resolution is foreseen; he also highlighted the need for US involvement, European security guarantees for Ukraine, and warned against Western concessions due to fatigue, while...
Macron Urges Ukraine for Realism on Territorial Issues, Warns Against Western Concessions
French President Emmanuel Macron urged Ukraine for "realistic" expectations on territorial issues, stating no quick conflict resolution is foreseen; he also highlighted the need for US involvement, European security guarantees for Ukraine, and warned against Western concessions due to fatigue, while...
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40% Bias Score
EU's Internal Divisions Hamper Global Response
The European Union's internal divisions and slow decision-making processes, exemplified by its response to the war in Ukraine, create vulnerabilities in the face of rising autocratic powers and global challenges.
EU's Internal Divisions Hamper Global Response
The European Union's internal divisions and slow decision-making processes, exemplified by its response to the war in Ukraine, create vulnerabilities in the face of rising autocratic powers and global challenges.
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48% Bias Score
EU Faces Multiple Crises in 2025
In 2025, the European Union confronts a complex web of challenges: supporting Ukraine amidst a potential decrease in US aid, modernizing its military while grappling with significant budgetary shortfalls, managing debt and investment needs amidst economic and political instability in key member stat...
EU Faces Multiple Crises in 2025
In 2025, the European Union confronts a complex web of challenges: supporting Ukraine amidst a potential decrease in US aid, modernizing its military while grappling with significant budgetary shortfalls, managing debt and investment needs amidst economic and political instability in key member stat...
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48% Bias Score