Trump Threatens Tariffs on China, EU, and Russia
President Trump threatened 10% tariffs on China for sending fentanyl and tariffs on the EU due to a $350 billion trade deficit, while also threatening Russia with sanctions and tariffs if a peace agreement isn't reached; however, these threats are not yet formalized, and a trade review is ongoing un...
Trump Threatens Tariffs on China, EU, and Russia
President Trump threatened 10% tariffs on China for sending fentanyl and tariffs on the EU due to a $350 billion trade deficit, while also threatening Russia with sanctions and tariffs if a peace agreement isn't reached; however, these threats are not yet formalized, and a trade review is ongoing un...
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48% Bias Score
Mixed Reactions to Trump's Tariff Threats at Davos
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, reactions to President Trump's tariff threats were mixed; some business leaders downplayed concerns while others warned of inflation and negative impacts on global trade, highlighting varied vulnerabilities among European companies and the uncertain long-term gl...
Mixed Reactions to Trump's Tariff Threats at Davos
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, reactions to President Trump's tariff threats were mixed; some business leaders downplayed concerns while others warned of inflation and negative impacts on global trade, highlighting varied vulnerabilities among European companies and the uncertain long-term gl...
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44% Bias Score
Australian Sharemarket Falls Amid Weakening Commodity Prices
The Australian sharemarket dropped 0.6 percent to 8,379.6 points on Thursday due to weakening commodity prices, despite US technology stock gains; mining stocks underperformed, with BHP and Rio Tinto falling 1.6 percent and 1.4 percent respectively; the government invested $50 million in Rex Airline...
Australian Sharemarket Falls Amid Weakening Commodity Prices
The Australian sharemarket dropped 0.6 percent to 8,379.6 points on Thursday due to weakening commodity prices, despite US technology stock gains; mining stocks underperformed, with BHP and Rio Tinto falling 1.6 percent and 1.4 percent respectively; the government invested $50 million in Rex Airline...
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24% Bias Score
Trump's Return: Investigations Replace Immediate Tariffs, Uncertainty Remains
On his first day back in office, President Trump initiated investigations into unfair subsidies and currency manipulation by China, Europe, Mexico, and Canada, instead of imposing immediate import tariffs as previously threatened, causing initial market relief but also uncertainty.
Trump's Return: Investigations Replace Immediate Tariffs, Uncertainty Remains
On his first day back in office, President Trump initiated investigations into unfair subsidies and currency manipulation by China, Europe, Mexico, and Canada, instead of imposing immediate import tariffs as previously threatened, causing initial market relief but also uncertainty.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's $500 Billion AI Investment Sparks Market Volatility
President Trump announced a $500 billion AI infrastructure investment called "Stargate", involving OpenAI, Oracle, and Softbank, to bolster US leadership in AI development against China, prioritizing fossil fuels over renewable energy, causing mixed market reactions.
Trump's $500 Billion AI Investment Sparks Market Volatility
President Trump announced a $500 billion AI infrastructure investment called "Stargate", involving OpenAI, Oracle, and Softbank, to bolster US leadership in AI development against China, prioritizing fossil fuels over renewable energy, causing mixed market reactions.
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44% Bias Score
China Urges Multilateralism and Inclusive Growth at Davos
In Davos, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang urged global cooperation for inclusive development, echoing President Xi's 2017 call for multilateralism, and outlined China's commitment to high-quality growth, green initiatives, and further opening up, meeting with several world leaders and business ex...
China Urges Multilateralism and Inclusive Growth at Davos
In Davos, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang urged global cooperation for inclusive development, echoing President Xi's 2017 call for multilateralism, and outlined China's commitment to high-quality growth, green initiatives, and further opening up, meeting with several world leaders and business ex...
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20% Bias Score
China's 5 Percent GDP Growth Defies Global Slowdown
China's economy grew by 5 percent in 2024, reaching a GDP of approximately \$18.77 trillion, exceeding expectations amid global instability and outperforming major economies; this success is driven by strong exports and domestic demand, offering an alternative development model for emerging economie...
China's 5 Percent GDP Growth Defies Global Slowdown
China's economy grew by 5 percent in 2024, reaching a GDP of approximately \$18.77 trillion, exceeding expectations amid global instability and outperforming major economies; this success is driven by strong exports and domestic demand, offering an alternative development model for emerging economie...
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56% Bias Score
China's Economic Growth Fuels Optimism at Davos
China's 5% GDP growth in 2024, exceeding expectations amidst global economic uncertainty, has been praised at the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, with experts highlighting its contributions to global trade and technological advancements.
China's Economic Growth Fuels Optimism at Davos
China's 5% GDP growth in 2024, exceeding expectations amidst global economic uncertainty, has been praised at the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, with experts highlighting its contributions to global trade and technological advancements.
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48% Bias Score
Oil Prices Steady Amidst Trump's Tariff Uncertainty
Oil prices saw minimal change on Thursday, with Brent crude at $79.18 and WTI at $75.58, due to uncertainty over President Trump's tariffs and energy policies, and a rise in US oil inventories.
Oil Prices Steady Amidst Trump's Tariff Uncertainty
Oil prices saw minimal change on Thursday, with Brent crude at $79.18 and WTI at $75.58, due to uncertainty over President Trump's tariffs and energy policies, and a rise in US oil inventories.
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36% Bias Score
EU Vows Proportionate Response to Potential US Tariffs
The EU will proportionately retaliate against any U.S. tariffs, as stated by its economy commissioner, highlighting the risk of global economic downturn if U.S.-EU trade relations deteriorate; in 2023, the EU exported over \$522 billion in goods to the U.S., exceeding imports.
EU Vows Proportionate Response to Potential US Tariffs
The EU will proportionately retaliate against any U.S. tariffs, as stated by its economy commissioner, highlighting the risk of global economic downturn if U.S.-EU trade relations deteriorate; in 2023, the EU exported over \$522 billion in goods to the U.S., exceeding imports.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Tariffs, Reverses Green Energy Funding
President Trump threatened 10% tariffs on Chinese goods starting February 1st, citing fentanyl trafficking, and also plans tariffs on the EU due to a $350 billion trade deficit; he also halted $300 billion in green energy funding and withdrew from the global minimum corporate tax agreement, while la...
Trump Threatens Tariffs, Reverses Green Energy Funding
President Trump threatened 10% tariffs on Chinese goods starting February 1st, citing fentanyl trafficking, and also plans tariffs on the EU due to a $350 billion trade deficit; he also halted $300 billion in green energy funding and withdrew from the global minimum corporate tax agreement, while la...
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48% Bias Score
BOJ Poised for Rate Hike Amid Inflation and Yen Weakness
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by 0.25% this week to 0.5%, the highest since 2008, driven by sustained inflation, yen weakness, and a shift in the BOJ's public statements. Eighteen of nineteen economists polled by CNBC predict the hike, despite risks from weak hou...
BOJ Poised for Rate Hike Amid Inflation and Yen Weakness
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by 0.25% this week to 0.5%, the highest since 2008, driven by sustained inflation, yen weakness, and a shift in the BOJ's public statements. Eighteen of nineteen economists polled by CNBC predict the hike, despite risks from weak hou...
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40% Bias Score