Murthy's Cancer Warning Proposal Shakes Global Alcohol Industry
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's call for cancer warnings on alcohol labels caused global alcohol stock prices to drop, prompting debate on regulations and preventative measures, with varying responses from countries like Ireland, which mandates warnings in 2026, and Germany, which emphasizes alter...
Murthy's Cancer Warning Proposal Shakes Global Alcohol Industry
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's call for cancer warnings on alcohol labels caused global alcohol stock prices to drop, prompting debate on regulations and preventative measures, with varying responses from countries like Ireland, which mandates warnings in 2026, and Germany, which emphasizes alter...
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44% Bias Score
Diverging Economies: Limited US Rate Cuts, Euro Under Pressure
Diverging US and European economies, rising global debt, and inflationary pressures from Trump's policies will likely lead to limited US interest rate cuts, a strengthening dollar, and potential challenges for emerging markets and the Euro, while European bonds present an attractive alternative.
Diverging Economies: Limited US Rate Cuts, Euro Under Pressure
Diverging US and European economies, rising global debt, and inflationary pressures from Trump's policies will likely lead to limited US interest rate cuts, a strengthening dollar, and potential challenges for emerging markets and the Euro, while European bonds present an attractive alternative.
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32% Bias Score
Mixed Market Reactions Follow Holiday, Commodity Prices Rise
Global markets displayed mixed reactions on the first trading day of the year, with rising commodity prices offsetting concerns about the incoming Trump administration and weaker economic data from China. The Canadian dollar fell against the US dollar.
Mixed Market Reactions Follow Holiday, Commodity Prices Rise
Global markets displayed mixed reactions on the first trading day of the year, with rising commodity prices offsetting concerns about the incoming Trump administration and weaker economic data from China. The Canadian dollar fell against the US dollar.
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44% Bias Score
China to Prioritize Monetary Easing to Boost Domestic Demand in 2025
China's central bank will prioritize monetary easing to boost domestic demand in 2025, potentially cutting interest rates by 0.5 percentage points and reserve requirement ratios by 0.5 to 1 percentage point, despite expecting moderate yuan depreciation against the US dollar in the first half of the ...
China to Prioritize Monetary Easing to Boost Domestic Demand in 2025
China's central bank will prioritize monetary easing to boost domestic demand in 2025, potentially cutting interest rates by 0.5 percentage points and reserve requirement ratios by 0.5 to 1 percentage point, despite expecting moderate yuan depreciation against the US dollar in the first half of the ...
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32% Bias Score
Oil Prices Set for Second Consecutive Annual Decline in 2024
Oil prices are set to fall for a second year in 2024, despite a slight uptick on Tuesday, due to weak Chinese demand, rising global supply, and the delayed increase in OPEC output; Brent crude is down 3.4% year-on-year, while WTI is down 0.4%.
Oil Prices Set for Second Consecutive Annual Decline in 2024
Oil prices are set to fall for a second year in 2024, despite a slight uptick on Tuesday, due to weak Chinese demand, rising global supply, and the delayed increase in OPEC output; Brent crude is down 3.4% year-on-year, while WTI is down 0.4%.
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32% Bias Score
Dollar Gains on Higher Yields and Averted Shutdown
The US dollar index (DXY00) rose 0.20% on Tuesday, supported by higher US interest rates and the averted US government shutdown, while EUR/USD fell 0.14%, and USD/JPY rose 0.09%; gold and silver prices also increased amid geopolitical risks.
Dollar Gains on Higher Yields and Averted Shutdown
The US dollar index (DXY00) rose 0.20% on Tuesday, supported by higher US interest rates and the averted US government shutdown, while EUR/USD fell 0.14%, and USD/JPY rose 0.09%; gold and silver prices also increased amid geopolitical risks.
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36% Bias Score
2024 Market Recap: U.S. Growth, Asia Dip, China Rebound
Global markets in 2024 saw mixed results: U.S. stocks finished higher despite a final day dip, Asia-Pacific markets fell, China's CSI 300 rose 15% ending a three-year decline, and Bitcoin surged past $100,000 amidst a bullish outlook.
2024 Market Recap: U.S. Growth, Asia Dip, China Rebound
Global markets in 2024 saw mixed results: U.S. stocks finished higher despite a final day dip, Asia-Pacific markets fell, China's CSI 300 rose 15% ending a three-year decline, and Bitcoin surged past $100,000 amidst a bullish outlook.
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40% Bias Score
US Stock Futures Rise on New Year's Trading Day
US stock index futures rose in premarket trading on January 2, 2025, driven by hopes for economic growth under a new administration and further interest rate cuts, despite concerns about inflation and potential trade wars.
US Stock Futures Rise on New Year's Trading Day
US stock index futures rose in premarket trading on January 2, 2025, driven by hopes for economic growth under a new administration and further interest rate cuts, despite concerns about inflation and potential trade wars.
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40% Bias Score
Brompton Profits Plunge 99% Amid Bicycle Market Turmoil
Brompton Bicycle's profits plunged 99% to £4,602 in the year to March 2024, due to reduced sales (down 5.3% to £122.6m) amid industry-wide overstocking and discounting following the pandemic, forcing the company to halt expansion plans and cancel dividends.
Brompton Profits Plunge 99% Amid Bicycle Market Turmoil
Brompton Bicycle's profits plunged 99% to £4,602 in the year to March 2024, due to reduced sales (down 5.3% to £122.6m) amid industry-wide overstocking and discounting following the pandemic, forcing the company to halt expansion plans and cancel dividends.
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52% Bias Score
Natural Gas Prices Surge 20% on Frigid Forecast
A frigid forecast sent natural gas prices soaring by as much as 20% on Monday, impacting power prices and various energy stocks as Gazprom prepares to cut supplies to Moldova starting Wednesday.
Natural Gas Prices Surge 20% on Frigid Forecast
A frigid forecast sent natural gas prices soaring by as much as 20% on Monday, impacting power prices and various energy stocks as Gazprom prepares to cut supplies to Moldova starting Wednesday.
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40% Bias Score
Japan Inflation Rises, Record Budget Approved Amidst Nissan-Honda Merger Talks
Japan's Tokyo inflation hit 3% in November, exceeding expectations; a new record budget of $732 billion was approved, while bond issuance is restricted; Nissan and Honda are in merger talks.
Japan Inflation Rises, Record Budget Approved Amidst Nissan-Honda Merger Talks
Japan's Tokyo inflation hit 3% in November, exceeding expectations; a new record budget of $732 billion was approved, while bond issuance is restricted; Nissan and Honda are in merger talks.
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36% Bias Score
Dollar Rises on Slower Fed Rate Cut Expectations
On Tuesday, the U.S. dollar rose 0.14% to 108.24 on the index due to market expectations of slower U.S. interest rate cuts compared to other global central banks, reflecting anticipated economic growth under President-elect Trump and less aggressive Fed rate cuts, with the 10-year Treasury yield hit...
Dollar Rises on Slower Fed Rate Cut Expectations
On Tuesday, the U.S. dollar rose 0.14% to 108.24 on the index due to market expectations of slower U.S. interest rate cuts compared to other global central banks, reflecting anticipated economic growth under President-elect Trump and less aggressive Fed rate cuts, with the 10-year Treasury yield hit...
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36% Bias Score