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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40% Bias Score
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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48% Bias Score
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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52% Bias Score
Global Economic Outlook 2025: Growth Amidst Uncertainty
Global economic growth in 2025 is projected at 2.7%-2.8%, influenced by geopolitical instability, high public debt, and technological advancements; Greece's growth depends on structural reforms and attracting foreign investment.
Global Economic Outlook 2025: Growth Amidst Uncertainty
Global economic growth in 2025 is projected at 2.7%-2.8%, influenced by geopolitical instability, high public debt, and technological advancements; Greece's growth depends on structural reforms and attracting foreign investment.
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32% Bias Score
India's Economic Slowdown: Projected Growth and Investment Strategy
India's economy is projected to grow at 6.4% in fiscal year 2024-2025, slower than previous years but still faster than major global economies; factors include reduced corporate investment, high inflation, and external factors; the government plans economic stimulus measures.
India's Economic Slowdown: Projected Growth and Investment Strategy
India's economy is projected to grow at 6.4% in fiscal year 2024-2025, slower than previous years but still faster than major global economies; factors include reduced corporate investment, high inflation, and external factors; the government plans economic stimulus measures.
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36% Bias Score
China's Exports Surge in December Amid US Trade Uncertainty
China's December exports jumped 10.7% year-on-year, exceeding forecasts, while imports grew 1.0%, defying expectations; this surge was partly due to pre-emptive shipments ahead of potential US tariffs under the incoming Trump administration, resulting in a $104.8 billion trade surplus.
China's Exports Surge in December Amid US Trade Uncertainty
China's December exports jumped 10.7% year-on-year, exceeding forecasts, while imports grew 1.0%, defying expectations; this surge was partly due to pre-emptive shipments ahead of potential US tariffs under the incoming Trump administration, resulting in a $104.8 billion trade surplus.
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36% 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
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
China's US \$1 Trillion Trade Surplus: Record High Amidst Global Tensions
China achieved a record US \$1 trillion trade surplus in 2023 due to surging exports and reduced imports, exceeding historical surpluses of major economies; this success, however, coincides with domestic economic weakness and rising global trade tensions.
China's US \$1 Trillion Trade Surplus: Record High Amidst Global Tensions
China achieved a record US \$1 trillion trade surplus in 2023 due to surging exports and reduced imports, exceeding historical surpluses of major economies; this success, however, coincides with domestic economic weakness and rising global trade tensions.
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56% Bias Score
US Sanctions on Russian Oil Exports Cause Slight Dip in Global Oil Prices
On Tuesday, oil prices fell slightly to \$80.65 per barrel (Brent) and \$78.58 (WTI) after reaching four-month highs, impacted by new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil exports to India and China, targeting Gazprom Neft, Surgutneftegas, and 183 tankers; however, the market anticipates Russia and buyers t...
US Sanctions on Russian Oil Exports Cause Slight Dip in Global Oil Prices
On Tuesday, oil prices fell slightly to \$80.65 per barrel (Brent) and \$78.58 (WTI) after reaching four-month highs, impacted by new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil exports to India and China, targeting Gazprom Neft, Surgutneftegas, and 183 tankers; however, the market anticipates Russia and buyers t...
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44% Bias Score
China's Exports Surge on US Tariff Fears
China's December exports jumped 10.7% year-on-year, exceeding forecasts amid fears of US tariff hikes, resulting in a record $104.84 billion trade surplus; imports rose 1%, while total trade hit a record 43.85 trillion yuan.
China's Exports Surge on US Tariff Fears
China's December exports jumped 10.7% year-on-year, exceeding forecasts amid fears of US tariff hikes, resulting in a record $104.84 billion trade surplus; imports rose 1%, while total trade hit a record 43.85 trillion yuan.
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44% Bias Score
Global Economic Uncertainty: China's Slowdown and UK's Post-Brexit Challenges
China's economic slowdown, fueled by overcapacity and weak consumer spending, and the UK's post-Brexit economic struggles, create global economic uncertainty, impacting currency markets and investor confidence.
Global Economic Uncertainty: China's Slowdown and UK's Post-Brexit Challenges
China's economic slowdown, fueled by overcapacity and weak consumer spending, and the UK's post-Brexit economic struggles, create global economic uncertainty, impacting currency markets and investor confidence.
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48% Bias Score