US Economic Dominance: Robust Growth Amidst Rising Debt and Trade Deficit
In 2024, the US economy, representing 26% of global GDP, showed 3.1% growth, exceeding the Eurozone's 0.8% and marked by low unemployment (4.1%) but high trade deficit ($84.4 billion in September) and rising national debt, prompting concerns in Europe about US economic dominance and potential trade ...
US Economic Dominance: Robust Growth Amidst Rising Debt and Trade Deficit
In 2024, the US economy, representing 26% of global GDP, showed 3.1% growth, exceeding the Eurozone's 0.8% and marked by low unemployment (4.1%) but high trade deficit ($84.4 billion in September) and rising national debt, prompting concerns in Europe about US economic dominance and potential trade ...
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40% Bias Score
Yuan Depreciation Amidst US-China Monetary Divergence
The Chinese yuan is weakening against a strengthening U.S. dollar due to diverging monetary policies and China's economic challenges, prompting the PBOC to prioritize exchange rate stability over further monetary easing to prevent a sharp currency fall.
Yuan Depreciation Amidst US-China Monetary Divergence
The Chinese yuan is weakening against a strengthening U.S. dollar due to diverging monetary policies and China's economic challenges, prompting the PBOC to prioritize exchange rate stability over further monetary easing to prevent a sharp currency fall.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's China Pressure Exposes Deep EU Divisions
Faced with economic crises and political instability, the EU must choose between decoupling from China to appease Trump or facing US tariffs, jeopardizing its unity and economic well-being; internal divisions exacerbate the challenge.
Trump's China Pressure Exposes Deep EU Divisions
Faced with economic crises and political instability, the EU must choose between decoupling from China to appease Trump or facing US tariffs, jeopardizing its unity and economic well-being; internal divisions exacerbate the challenge.
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64% Bias Score
U.S. Sanctions Push India to Diversify Away from Russian Oil
Following new U.S. sanctions targeting Russian oil shipments, India, which sources 40% of its oil from Russia, is actively seeking alternative suppliers from countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Oman, after utilizing 'shadow' tankers to circumvent prior sanctions.
U.S. Sanctions Push India to Diversify Away from Russian Oil
Following new U.S. sanctions targeting Russian oil shipments, India, which sources 40% of its oil from Russia, is actively seeking alternative suppliers from countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Oman, after utilizing 'shadow' tankers to circumvent prior sanctions.
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32% Bias Score
Record FDI Surge in China Driven by High-Tech and Green Investments
Fueled by advancements in high-tech manufacturing, green energy, and consumer goods, foreign direct investment (FDI) into China saw a record 8.9 percent year-on-year growth (January-November 2023), with 52,379 new foreign-invested enterprises established, showcasing investor confidence despite globa...
Record FDI Surge in China Driven by High-Tech and Green Investments
Fueled by advancements in high-tech manufacturing, green energy, and consumer goods, foreign direct investment (FDI) into China saw a record 8.9 percent year-on-year growth (January-November 2023), with 52,379 new foreign-invested enterprises established, showcasing investor confidence despite globa...
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44% Bias Score
China's Land-Sea Trade Corridor Expands, Boosting West China Exports
The New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, based in Chongqing, China, has expanded to 555 ports in 127 countries, facilitating over 251,800 TEUs of goods worth $6.4 billion in 2024, a significant increase compared to previous years, boosting West China's exports.
China's Land-Sea Trade Corridor Expands, Boosting West China Exports
The New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, based in Chongqing, China, has expanded to 555 ports in 127 countries, facilitating over 251,800 TEUs of goods worth $6.4 billion in 2024, a significant increase compared to previous years, boosting West China's exports.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Planned Executive Orders: Economic and Immigration Overhaul
Upon his return to the White House, Donald Trump plans to sign up to 200 executive orders focusing on economic and immigration policies, including tax cuts and mass deportations, potentially triggering significant changes both domestically and internationally.
Trump's Planned Executive Orders: Economic and Immigration Overhaul
Upon his return to the White House, Donald Trump plans to sign up to 200 executive orders focusing on economic and immigration policies, including tax cuts and mass deportations, potentially triggering significant changes both domestically and internationally.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Presidency Poses Grave Economic Risks for Already Fragile Europe
As Donald Trump assumes the US presidency, Europe faces economic challenges including a weakening German economy, French budget deficits, and the threat of new US tariffs; analysts predict significant negative consequences, calling for urgent EU action.
Trump Presidency Poses Grave Economic Risks for Already Fragile Europe
As Donald Trump assumes the US presidency, Europe faces economic challenges including a weakening German economy, French budget deficits, and the threat of new US tariffs; analysts predict significant negative consequences, calling for urgent EU action.
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48% Bias Score
ECB Warns of Likely US Trade War, Predicting Negative Eurozone Impact
A senior ECB official warns of a highly probable trade war with the US under President Trump, citing planned tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and potentially China, leading to higher import prices and reduced economic activity in the Eurozone.
ECB Warns of Likely US Trade War, Predicting Negative Eurozone Impact
A senior ECB official warns of a highly probable trade war with the US under President Trump, citing planned tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and potentially China, leading to higher import prices and reduced economic activity in the Eurozone.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs Threaten Global Trade War
Donald Trump's threatened import tariffs, ranging from 10-20% on most goods and 60% on Chinese goods, could trigger a global trade war, significantly impacting the EU and China, although their diverse export markets might lessen the blow.
Trump's Tariffs Threaten Global Trade War
Donald Trump's threatened import tariffs, ranging from 10-20% on most goods and 60% on Chinese goods, could trigger a global trade war, significantly impacting the EU and China, although their diverse export markets might lessen the blow.
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36% Bias Score
IMF Upgrades UK Growth Forecast Amidst Concerns Over Trump's Economic Policies
The IMF upgraded its UK growth forecast to 1.6% for 2025 but warned that Trump's threatened tariffs could worsen trade tensions, lower investment, and disrupt supply chains globally, potentially causing an inflationary boom followed by a bust and weakening US Treasury bonds.
IMF Upgrades UK Growth Forecast Amidst Concerns Over Trump's Economic Policies
The IMF upgraded its UK growth forecast to 1.6% for 2025 but warned that Trump's threatened tariffs could worsen trade tensions, lower investment, and disrupt supply chains globally, potentially causing an inflationary boom followed by a bust and weakening US Treasury bonds.
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40% Bias Score
Yiwu Market's 22% Growth Amidst Global Trade Uncertainty
Yiwu Market in Zhejiang, China, saw a 22% year-on-year transaction volume increase to 252.2 billion yuan in 2024, driven by its expansion into international markets through investments in overseas infrastructure, exhibitions, and a cross-border payment platform, "Yiwu Pay.
Yiwu Market's 22% Growth Amidst Global Trade Uncertainty
Yiwu Market in Zhejiang, China, saw a 22% year-on-year transaction volume increase to 252.2 billion yuan in 2024, driven by its expansion into international markets through investments in overseas infrastructure, exhibitions, and a cross-border payment platform, "Yiwu Pay.
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48% Bias Score