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Record Foreign Investment in China Amidst Global Uncertainty
In the face of rising global protectionism, China attracted a record number of 52,000 newly established foreign-invested enterprises in the first 11 months of 2024, driven by its market size, manufacturing capabilities, and ongoing efforts to improve its business environment.
Record Foreign Investment in China Amidst Global Uncertainty
In the face of rising global protectionism, China attracted a record number of 52,000 newly established foreign-invested enterprises in the first 11 months of 2024, driven by its market size, manufacturing capabilities, and ongoing efforts to improve its business environment.
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44% Bias Score
World Bank Warns of U.S. Tariff Impact on Global Growth
The World Bank warns that U.S. tariffs could reduce global growth by 0.3 percentage points in 2025 and U.S. growth by 0.9 percentage points if retaliatory tariffs are imposed, while extending U.S. tax cuts could boost U.S. growth by 0.4 percentage points in 2026; the report also highlights weak grow...
World Bank Warns of U.S. Tariff Impact on Global Growth
The World Bank warns that U.S. tariffs could reduce global growth by 0.3 percentage points in 2025 and U.S. growth by 0.9 percentage points if retaliatory tariffs are imposed, while extending U.S. tax cuts could boost U.S. growth by 0.4 percentage points in 2026; the report also highlights weak grow...
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US Tightens China Tech Sanctions, Shifting Focus to Industrial Policy
The US added 140 Chinese semiconductor firms to its export control list, escalating trade tensions with China and highlighting the shift in major-power competition toward industrial policy, driven by concerns over technological advancement and global industrial dominance.
US Tightens China Tech Sanctions, Shifting Focus to Industrial Policy
The US added 140 Chinese semiconductor firms to its export control list, escalating trade tensions with China and highlighting the shift in major-power competition toward industrial policy, driven by concerns over technological advancement and global industrial dominance.
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Germany Enters Recession for Second Year
Germany's GDP contracted by 0.2 percent in 2024, marking a second year of recession driven by weak industrial production, subdued consumption despite rising real wages, and global economic uncertainties, including the potential for increased US tariffs.
Germany Enters Recession for Second Year
Germany's GDP contracted by 0.2 percent in 2024, marking a second year of recession driven by weak industrial production, subdued consumption despite rising real wages, and global economic uncertainties, including the potential for increased US tariffs.
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BlackRock Hits Record $11.6 Trillion in Assets
BlackRock reported record assets of $11.6 trillion in Q4 2024, driven by a 21% profit jump, $281.4 billion in net inflows, and a strong equity market rally following the 2024 U.S. Presidential election; the company's strategic acquisitions further contributed to its success.
BlackRock Hits Record $11.6 Trillion in Assets
BlackRock reported record assets of $11.6 trillion in Q4 2024, driven by a 21% profit jump, $281.4 billion in net inflows, and a strong equity market rally following the 2024 U.S. Presidential election; the company's strategic acquisitions further contributed to its success.
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Honda-Nissan Merger Reflects Auto Industry Consolidation Amidst EV Shift
Facing intense competition and the global shift to electric vehicles, Honda and Nissan are exploring a merger to create the world's third-largest automaker; this follows leadership changes at Stellantis, highlighting an industry-wide trend toward consolidation driven by the need for scale and cost e...
Honda-Nissan Merger Reflects Auto Industry Consolidation Amidst EV Shift
Facing intense competition and the global shift to electric vehicles, Honda and Nissan are exploring a merger to create the world's third-largest automaker; this follows leadership changes at Stellantis, highlighting an industry-wide trend toward consolidation driven by the need for scale and cost e...
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Slowest Global Growth in Six Years Forecast Amid US Tariff Fears
The World Bank forecasts 2.7% global economic growth in 2025, the slowest in six years, primarily due to US trade tariffs that could reduce growth further if retaliated against, hindering improvements in living standards.
Slowest Global Growth in Six Years Forecast Amid US Tariff Fears
The World Bank forecasts 2.7% global economic growth in 2025, the slowest in six years, primarily due to US trade tariffs that could reduce growth further if retaliated against, hindering improvements in living standards.
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44% Bias Score
World Bank Forecasts Slow Global Growth Amidst Trade Tensions and Geopolitical Risks
The World Bank projects 2.7% global economic growth in 2025 and 2026, hindered by weaker US and Chinese performance, rising trade tensions, and geopolitical instability; developing economies face challenges in poverty reduction and income convergence.
World Bank Forecasts Slow Global Growth Amidst Trade Tensions and Geopolitical Risks
The World Bank projects 2.7% global economic growth in 2025 and 2026, hindered by weaker US and Chinese performance, rising trade tensions, and geopolitical instability; developing economies face challenges in poverty reduction and income convergence.
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48% Bias Score
Record Market Valuations Signal Potential for Significant Correction
High market valuations, as indicated by the S&P 500's CAPE ratio (38x) and the Buffett Indicator (202%), coupled with record debt levels in many countries, signal a potential market correction, mirroring past crises. Berkshire Hathaway's large cash reserves reflect this concern.
Record Market Valuations Signal Potential for Significant Correction
High market valuations, as indicated by the S&P 500's CAPE ratio (38x) and the Buffett Indicator (202%), coupled with record debt levels in many countries, signal a potential market correction, mirroring past crises. Berkshire Hathaway's large cash reserves reflect this concern.
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56% Bias Score
AfDB's Decade of Growth Under Adesina: Increased Capital, Global Influence, and a Call for Fairer Taxation
Akinwumi Adesina, AfDB president, reflects on a decade of achievements, including a tripling of the bank's capital to $318 billion, increased African influence in global finance, and the launch of the Africa Investment Forum, while advocating for fairer tax practices by multinational companies in Af...
AfDB's Decade of Growth Under Adesina: Increased Capital, Global Influence, and a Call for Fairer Taxation
Akinwumi Adesina, AfDB president, reflects on a decade of achievements, including a tripling of the bank's capital to $318 billion, increased African influence in global finance, and the launch of the Africa Investment Forum, while advocating for fairer tax practices by multinational companies in Af...
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56% Bias Score
Volkswagen's Profitability Plummets Amidst Global Market Disruption
Despite 2023's strong sales, Volkswagen faces declining European demand, fierce Chinese EV competition, and rising costs, resulting in 35,000 job cuts in Germany and strategic production shifts.
Volkswagen's Profitability Plummets Amidst Global Market Disruption
Despite 2023's strong sales, Volkswagen faces declining European demand, fierce Chinese EV competition, and rising costs, resulting in 35,000 job cuts in Germany and strategic production shifts.
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44% Bias Score
US Stocks Surge on Positive Inflation Data and Strong Bank Earnings
Encouraging US inflation data and strong bank earnings sent US stocks soaring Wednesday, with the S&P 500 up 1.7 percent, Dow Jones up 1.6 percent, and Nasdaq up 2.2 percent; the positive trend is expected to continue in the Australian market, while easing Treasury yields reflect growing hopes for f...
US Stocks Surge on Positive Inflation Data and Strong Bank Earnings
Encouraging US inflation data and strong bank earnings sent US stocks soaring Wednesday, with the S&P 500 up 1.7 percent, Dow Jones up 1.6 percent, and Nasdaq up 2.2 percent; the positive trend is expected to continue in the Australian market, while easing Treasury yields reflect growing hopes for f...
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52% Bias Score
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