IMF: Eurozone Must Learn from US to Boost Investment Competitiveness
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urged the Eurozone to learn from the US's investment climate to enhance its global competitiveness, citing the Eurozone's fragmented capital pools and regulatory hurdles compared to the US's more unified system; the IMF projects 1% Eurozone growth and 2.7% ...
IMF: Eurozone Must Learn from US to Boost Investment Competitiveness
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urged the Eurozone to learn from the US's investment climate to enhance its global competitiveness, citing the Eurozone's fragmented capital pools and regulatory hurdles compared to the US's more unified system; the IMF projects 1% Eurozone growth and 2.7% ...
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48% Bias Score
DAX Hits Record High Despite Germany's Shrinking GDP
The DAX, Germany's blue-chip stock index, hit a record high on Monday despite Germany's GDP contracting for two consecutive years, a divergence driven by the DAX's strong export orientation and the outsized performance of a few key companies.
DAX Hits Record High Despite Germany's Shrinking GDP
The DAX, Germany's blue-chip stock index, hit a record high on Monday despite Germany's GDP contracting for two consecutive years, a divergence driven by the DAX's strong export orientation and the outsized performance of a few key companies.
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36% Bias Score
China Unveils Plan for Unified National Market
China's top economic regulator unveiled trial guidelines on Tuesday for building a unified national market to promote efficient resource allocation, safeguard fair competition, and attract global resources and investors, involving a unified market access system and encouraging fair competition.
China Unveils Plan for Unified National Market
China's top economic regulator unveiled trial guidelines on Tuesday for building a unified national market to promote efficient resource allocation, safeguard fair competition, and attract global resources and investors, involving a unified market access system and encouraging fair competition.
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12% Bias Score
Spanish Banks to Sell €10-13 Billion in Toxic Assets
Spanish banks are expected to sell €10-13 billion in toxic assets linked to real estate in the coming years, following €263 billion in sales since 2008. This is largely due to the upcoming liquidation of Sareb ('bad bank') in 2027 and increased focus on unsecured and re-performing loans. The evolvin...
Spanish Banks to Sell €10-13 Billion in Toxic Assets
Spanish banks are expected to sell €10-13 billion in toxic assets linked to real estate in the coming years, following €263 billion in sales since 2008. This is largely due to the upcoming liquidation of Sareb ('bad bank') in 2027 and increased focus on unsecured and re-performing loans. The evolvin...
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48% Bias Score
Investor Shifts US Holdings to Select Canadian Stocks
Money manager Vishal Patel is shifting investments from U.S. stocks to select Canadian companies like Alimentation Couche-Tard, Brookfield Corp., and WSP Global, while trimming Nvidia holdings, due to their strong management and growth prospects, despite acknowledging certain risks.
Investor Shifts US Holdings to Select Canadian Stocks
Money manager Vishal Patel is shifting investments from U.S. stocks to select Canadian companies like Alimentation Couche-Tard, Brookfield Corp., and WSP Global, while trimming Nvidia holdings, due to their strong management and growth prospects, despite acknowledging certain risks.
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44% Bias Score
US Development Agency Celebrates 5 Years, Highlights Angola Rail Project
The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) celebrated its fifth anniversary, highlighting its $50 billion portfolio and a new $553 million loan for an Angola rail project to counter China's global infrastructure investments and secure critical mineral supply chains.
US Development Agency Celebrates 5 Years, Highlights Angola Rail Project
The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) celebrated its fifth anniversary, highlighting its $50 billion portfolio and a new $553 million loan for an Angola rail project to counter China's global infrastructure investments and secure critical mineral supply chains.
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52% Bias Score
Stargate Project: A $500 Billion Bet to Dominate Global AI
The Stargate Project, a $500 billion U.S.-led AI infrastructure initiative, aims to attract global investment and outpace China in AI development by building 20 data centers across the U.S. within four years.
Stargate Project: A $500 Billion Bet to Dominate Global AI
The Stargate Project, a $500 billion U.S.-led AI infrastructure initiative, aims to attract global investment and outpace China in AI development by building 20 data centers across the U.S. within four years.
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68% Bias Score
AI Dominates \$100 Billion in Global Investments
At the 2025 Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong, panelists highlighted AI's dominance in global investments, exceeding \$100 billion, with Saudi Arabia and Indonesia leading in AI-driven national strategies for technological advancements and financial solutions.
AI Dominates \$100 Billion in Global Investments
At the 2025 Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong, panelists highlighted AI's dominance in global investments, exceeding \$100 billion, with Saudi Arabia and Indonesia leading in AI-driven national strategies for technological advancements and financial solutions.
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40% Bias Score
China Accelerates Unified National Market Initiative to Boost Growth and Attract Investment
China is building a unified national market to improve resource allocation, promote fair competition, and attract global investment, with the NDRC unveiling trial guidelines and emphasizing a globally oriented, fully open approach.
China Accelerates Unified National Market Initiative to Boost Growth and Attract Investment
China is building a unified national market to improve resource allocation, promote fair competition, and attract global investment, with the NDRC unveiling trial guidelines and emphasizing a globally oriented, fully open approach.
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12% Bias Score
China's FDI to Rebound in 2025 Despite 2024 Dip
Despite a 27.9 percent year-on-year FDI decrease in China from January to November 2024 (749.7 billion yuan, $103 billion), a recovery is expected in 2025 due to growth in high-tech, green energy, and digital sectors, with November showing a 6 percent year-on-year increase.
China's FDI to Rebound in 2025 Despite 2024 Dip
Despite a 27.9 percent year-on-year FDI decrease in China from January to November 2024 (749.7 billion yuan, $103 billion), a recovery is expected in 2025 due to growth in high-tech, green energy, and digital sectors, with November showing a 6 percent year-on-year increase.
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40% Bias Score
Asian Equities Fall Despite Chinese Stimulus
Asian equities fell, with several markets experiencing losses exceeding 1%, while Mainland China and Hong Kong saw modest declines despite economic policy support and a planned increase in the Chinese government's budget deficit to 4% by 2025.
Asian Equities Fall Despite Chinese Stimulus
Asian equities fell, with several markets experiencing losses exceeding 1%, while Mainland China and Hong Kong saw modest declines despite economic policy support and a planned increase in the Chinese government's budget deficit to 4% by 2025.
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52% Bias Score