China's Export Surge Threatens Global Competitors
China's export surge in 2024, fueled by manufacturing overcapacity, creates a record trade surplus, threatening global competitors, particularly in Europe, while prompting China to seek new markets in the global South, potentially leading to increased investment in those regions.
China's Export Surge Threatens Global Competitors
China's export surge in 2024, fueled by manufacturing overcapacity, creates a record trade surplus, threatening global competitors, particularly in Europe, while prompting China to seek new markets in the global South, potentially leading to increased investment in those regions.
Progress
56% Bias Score
IMF Upgrades 2025 Global Growth Forecast Amid Widening Economic Divergences
The IMF slightly upgraded its 2025 global growth forecast to 3.3 percent, citing recent market developments and temporary trade policy uncertainty; however, growth divergences are widening, with the U.S. forecast at 2.7 percent, the Eurozone at 1 percent, China at 4.6 percent, and emerging markets a...
IMF Upgrades 2025 Global Growth Forecast Amid Widening Economic Divergences
The IMF slightly upgraded its 2025 global growth forecast to 3.3 percent, citing recent market developments and temporary trade policy uncertainty; however, growth divergences are widening, with the U.S. forecast at 2.7 percent, the Eurozone at 1 percent, China at 4.6 percent, and emerging markets a...
Progress
16% Bias Score
Eurozone Slowdown Amidst High Energy Prices and US-China Economic Uncertainty
High European energy prices, five times the US rate, are slowing Eurozone growth, impacting countries heavily reliant on industrial production, while Spain thrives on tourism. The US, with stronger productivity and investment, outpaces Europe, but faces risks from its trade and fiscal policies; Chin...
Eurozone Slowdown Amidst High Energy Prices and US-China Economic Uncertainty
High European energy prices, five times the US rate, are slowing Eurozone growth, impacting countries heavily reliant on industrial production, while Spain thrives on tourism. The US, with stronger productivity and investment, outpaces Europe, but faces risks from its trade and fiscal policies; Chin...
Progress
48% Bias Score
China Faces Economic Headwinds Amidst Real Estate Crisis and Looming Trade War
China's 2023 economic growth met its target, but 2024 forecasts are dim due to weak domestic consumption fueled by a real estate crisis and the looming threat of renewed US trade tariffs under a Trump presidency; German businesses in China are pessimistic.
China Faces Economic Headwinds Amidst Real Estate Crisis and Looming Trade War
China's 2023 economic growth met its target, but 2024 forecasts are dim due to weak domestic consumption fueled by a real estate crisis and the looming threat of renewed US trade tariffs under a Trump presidency; German businesses in China are pessimistic.
Progress
52% Bias Score
US Dollar Strength Dominates 2024 Currency Markets
In 2024, the US dollar strengthened significantly against most major currencies, particularly emerging market ones, driven by aggressive hedge fund positions and reflected in options trading; the Canadian and Norwegian Krone experienced the heaviest selling.
US Dollar Strength Dominates 2024 Currency Markets
In 2024, the US dollar strengthened significantly against most major currencies, particularly emerging market ones, driven by aggressive hedge fund positions and reflected in options trading; the Canadian and Norwegian Krone experienced the heaviest selling.
Progress
40% Bias Score
China's Economy Grows 5% in 2024, Meeting Target Amidst Challenges
China's economy grew 5% in 2024, meeting its target despite slowing from 5.2% in 2023, driven by strong exports and stimulus measures, while facing challenges from weakening domestic demand and an aging population.
China's Economy Grows 5% in 2024, Meeting Target Amidst Challenges
China's economy grew 5% in 2024, meeting its target despite slowing from 5.2% in 2023, driven by strong exports and stimulus measures, while facing challenges from weakening domestic demand and an aging population.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Global EV Sales Hit Record in 2024 Despite Regional Variations
Global electric vehicle sales reached a record 17.1 million units in 2024, a 25% increase; however, growth varied regionally, with China surging 40%, North America up 9%, and Europe down 3% due to policy changes.
Global EV Sales Hit Record in 2024 Despite Regional Variations
Global electric vehicle sales reached a record 17.1 million units in 2024, a 25% increase; however, growth varied regionally, with China surging 40%, North America up 9%, and Europe down 3% due to policy changes.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Davos 2025: Trump's Return, Ukraine War, and AI Dominate WEF Agenda
The 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, brings together nearly 3,000 leaders from 130 countries to discuss pressing global issues, including the return of Donald Trump to the US presidency, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and the transformative potential of artificial intelligence.
Davos 2025: Trump's Return, Ukraine War, and AI Dominate WEF Agenda
The 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, brings together nearly 3,000 leaders from 130 countries to discuss pressing global issues, including the return of Donald Trump to the US presidency, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and the transformative potential of artificial intelligence.
Progress
48% Bias Score
China's Economy Exceeds Expectations in 2024, but Challenges Remain
China's economy grew by approximately 5 percent in 2024, exceeding expectations and reaching a GDP of over 130 trillion yuan, driven by growth in new industries and increased foreign investment; however, challenges remain and require proactive fiscal and monetary policies to maintain the positive tr...
China's Economy Exceeds Expectations in 2024, but Challenges Remain
China's economy grew by approximately 5 percent in 2024, exceeding expectations and reaching a GDP of over 130 trillion yuan, driven by growth in new industries and increased foreign investment; however, challenges remain and require proactive fiscal and monetary policies to maintain the positive tr...
Progress
52% Bias Score
China Meets Growth Target Amidst Economic Headwinds and Trump's Return
Despite achieving its 5 percent growth target in 2023, China's economy faces challenges from a weak real estate market and sluggish consumption, further complicated by the return of Donald Trump to the US presidency, potentially reigniting trade tensions.
China Meets Growth Target Amidst Economic Headwinds and Trump's Return
Despite achieving its 5 percent growth target in 2023, China's economy faces challenges from a weak real estate market and sluggish consumption, further complicated by the return of Donald Trump to the US presidency, potentially reigniting trade tensions.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Five Major Challenges Facing China in 2025
China faces five major challenges in 2025: a renewed US rivalry including potential 60% tariffs and technological competition; trade conflicts with the EU; its alliance with Russia amid the Ukraine war; instability in the Middle East; and internal security concerns related to Uyghur groups.
Five Major Challenges Facing China in 2025
China faces five major challenges in 2025: a renewed US rivalry including potential 60% tariffs and technological competition; trade conflicts with the EU; its alliance with Russia amid the Ukraine war; instability in the Middle East; and internal security concerns related to Uyghur groups.
Progress
40% Bias Score
China's Economy Slows to 5% Growth in 2024
China's 2024 economic growth slowed to 5%, its weakest pace in three decades (excluding Covid), despite record exports, due to a persistent real estate crisis, weak domestic consumption, and trade tensions; the government plans further stimulus measures in 2025.
China's Economy Slows to 5% Growth in 2024
China's 2024 economic growth slowed to 5%, its weakest pace in three decades (excluding Covid), despite record exports, due to a persistent real estate crisis, weak domestic consumption, and trade tensions; the government plans further stimulus measures in 2025.
Progress
44% Bias Score