Honda and Nissan to Merge, Creating World's Third-Largest Automaker
Honda and Nissan, along with Mitsubishi Motors, are merging to form the world's third-largest automaker, aiming to better compete with Chinese EV manufacturers and bolster their position in a rapidly changing automotive market.
Honda and Nissan to Merge, Creating World's Third-Largest Automaker
Honda and Nissan, along with Mitsubishi Motors, are merging to form the world's third-largest automaker, aiming to better compete with Chinese EV manufacturers and bolster their position in a rapidly changing automotive market.
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32% Bias Score
Global Stock Markets Face 2025 Challenges and Opportunities
Global stock markets hit record highs in 2024 due to the AI boom and economic recovery; however, 2025 presents challenges including rising sovereign debt, trade tensions, and potential shifts in market leadership, alongside opportunities from M&A activity and IPOs.
Global Stock Markets Face 2025 Challenges and Opportunities
Global stock markets hit record highs in 2024 due to the AI boom and economic recovery; however, 2025 presents challenges including rising sovereign debt, trade tensions, and potential shifts in market leadership, alongside opportunities from M&A activity and IPOs.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Threatens EU Tariffs Over Energy Trade Deficit
President-elect Trump threatened increased tariffs on the European Union unless they significantly increase their purchases of American oil and gas to offset the trade deficit; this adds to market uncertainty and could worsen global inflation.
Trump Threatens EU Tariffs Over Energy Trade Deficit
President-elect Trump threatened increased tariffs on the European Union unless they significantly increase their purchases of American oil and gas to offset the trade deficit; this adds to market uncertainty and could worsen global inflation.
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48% Bias Score
Russia Revives Barter Trade Amidst Heightened Sanctions
Facing intensified international sanctions, Russia is reviving barter trade, as seen in a recent deal with Pakistan exchanging 65,000 tons of agricultural goods, highlighting the economic impact of sanctions and Russia's adaptation strategies.
Russia Revives Barter Trade Amidst Heightened Sanctions
Facing intensified international sanctions, Russia is reviving barter trade, as seen in a recent deal with Pakistan exchanging 65,000 tons of agricultural goods, highlighting the economic impact of sanctions and Russia's adaptation strategies.
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32% Bias Score
Global App Spending Rises Despite Download Decline in 2024
Global consumer spending on mobile apps and games reached \$127 billion in 2024, a 15.7% increase, while downloads fell by 2.3% to 110 billion; the top 10 apps generated 13.7% of spending, and subscription apps, though only 5% of total apps, accounted for 48% of revenue.
Global App Spending Rises Despite Download Decline in 2024
Global consumer spending on mobile apps and games reached \$127 billion in 2024, a 15.7% increase, while downloads fell by 2.3% to 110 billion; the top 10 apps generated 13.7% of spending, and subscription apps, though only 5% of total apps, accounted for 48% of revenue.
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24% Bias Score
Global Butter Shortage Drives Up Prices Across Europe
The price of butter has risen sharply across Europe, up 19% on average in the EU from October 2023 to October 2024, due to global milk shortages caused by factors including reduced milk production in the US and New Zealand, higher energy costs, disease outbreaks, and falling milk prices discouraging...
Global Butter Shortage Drives Up Prices Across Europe
The price of butter has risen sharply across Europe, up 19% on average in the EU from October 2023 to October 2024, due to global milk shortages caused by factors including reduced milk production in the US and New Zealand, higher energy costs, disease outbreaks, and falling milk prices discouraging...
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52% Bias Score
Market Volatility: Short-Term Panic vs. Long-Term Opportunity
Market analysts describe current investment volatility as short-sighted, driven by societal trends and media, advising long-term strategies focusing on undervalued companies with sustained growth potential, while noting the disparity between US and European markets.
Market Volatility: Short-Term Panic vs. Long-Term Opportunity
Market analysts describe current investment volatility as short-sighted, driven by societal trends and media, advising long-term strategies focusing on undervalued companies with sustained growth potential, while noting the disparity between US and European markets.
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40% Bias Score
Bitcoin Hits Record High on Trump's Pro-Crypto Stance
Bitcoin reached a record high of \$107,000 on Monday following President-elect Trump's pro-crypto stance and plans for a national Bitcoin reserve, marking a significant shift in the cryptocurrency's acceptance by governments and financial institutions.
Bitcoin Hits Record High on Trump's Pro-Crypto Stance
Bitcoin reached a record high of \$107,000 on Monday following President-elect Trump's pro-crypto stance and plans for a national Bitcoin reserve, marking a significant shift in the cryptocurrency's acceptance by governments and financial institutions.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Threat: India Navigates a Complex Trade Relationship
President-elect Trump threatens 100% tariffs on BRICS nations, including India, if they replace the US dollar; despite past trade conflicts, Trump and Indian Prime Minister Modi's close relationship may lessen the impact, although a significant trade imbalance remains.
Trump's Tariff Threat: India Navigates a Complex Trade Relationship
President-elect Trump threatens 100% tariffs on BRICS nations, including India, if they replace the US dollar; despite past trade conflicts, Trump and Indian Prime Minister Modi's close relationship may lessen the impact, although a significant trade imbalance remains.
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36% Bias Score
Fed's Hawkish Pivot Triggers Global Market Selloff
The Federal Reserve's hawkish pivot triggered a sharp global selloff in stock markets on Thursday, December 21, 2023, with major indices falling significantly, and bond yields rising across the Atlantic.
Fed's Hawkish Pivot Triggers Global Market Selloff
The Federal Reserve's hawkish pivot triggered a sharp global selloff in stock markets on Thursday, December 21, 2023, with major indices falling significantly, and bond yields rising across the Atlantic.
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44% Bias Score
European Butter Prices Soar Amidst Global Milk Shortage
Butter prices in Europe have increased drastically, averaging a 19% rise from October 2023 to October 2024 due to decreased milk production globally, impacting consumers' budgets and leading to political debate in some countries.
European Butter Prices Soar Amidst Global Milk Shortage
Butter prices in Europe have increased drastically, averaging a 19% rise from October 2023 to October 2024 due to decreased milk production globally, impacting consumers' budgets and leading to political debate in some countries.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Protectionist Stance Reshapes Republican Trade Policy
President-elect Trump's embrace of tariffs signals a significant departure from the Republican Party's historical pro-free trade stance, potentially leading to higher prices for consumers and a more protectionist economic policy.
Trump's Protectionist Stance Reshapes Republican Trade Policy
President-elect Trump's embrace of tariffs signals a significant departure from the Republican Party's historical pro-free trade stance, potentially leading to higher prices for consumers and a more protectionist economic policy.
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40% Bias Score