U.S. Stock Futures Rise Despite Inflation Concerns
U.S. stock futures rose slightly on Wednesday morning, boosted by anticipation of economic data and Fed meeting minutes, but concerns about inflation persist after Tuesday's market decline due to robust job growth and services activity. The 10-year Treasury yield hit an eight-month high, while inves...
U.S. Stock Futures Rise Despite Inflation Concerns
U.S. stock futures rose slightly on Wednesday morning, boosted by anticipation of economic data and Fed meeting minutes, but concerns about inflation persist after Tuesday's market decline due to robust job growth and services activity. The 10-year Treasury yield hit an eight-month high, while inves...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Denies Report of Revised Tariff Plans
President-elect Donald Trump denied a Washington Post report that his aides are exploring narrower tariff plans, contradicting his campaign promises of broad 10% tariffs on global imports and 60% on Chinese goods; European markets rallied on the report.
Trump Denies Report of Revised Tariff Plans
President-elect Donald Trump denied a Washington Post report that his aides are exploring narrower tariff plans, contradicting his campaign promises of broad 10% tariffs on global imports and 60% on Chinese goods; European markets rallied on the report.
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40% Bias Score
China's Economic Slowdown: Youth Unemployment Hits 18.8 Percent
China's economic growth is slowing due to decreased consumer spending, an aging population, potential trade conflicts with the US, and a large skills gap stemming from inadequate education; youth unemployment stands at 18.8 percent.
China's Economic Slowdown: Youth Unemployment Hits 18.8 Percent
China's economic growth is slowing due to decreased consumer spending, an aging population, potential trade conflicts with the US, and a large skills gap stemming from inadequate education; youth unemployment stands at 18.8 percent.
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40% Bias Score
Iran's Support Fuels Houthi Attacks on Israel and Global Shipping
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have launched over 200 missiles and 170 drones at Israel, disrupting shipping through the Bab al-Mandab strait and jeopardizing global trade, despite forceful Israeli retaliation and a US-led coalition response; Iran's support, including advanced weaponry and train...
Iran's Support Fuels Houthi Attacks on Israel and Global Shipping
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have launched over 200 missiles and 170 drones at Israel, disrupting shipping through the Bab al-Mandab strait and jeopardizing global trade, despite forceful Israeli retaliation and a US-led coalition response; Iran's support, including advanced weaponry and train...
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48% Bias Score
China's Growing Port Influence Raises US National Security Concerns
President-elect Trump's inaccurate claim about Chinese control of the Panama Canal highlights growing US concerns about Chinese influence over global ports, particularly those near the Panama Canal, which handles 40% of US container traffic, due to Chinese government investment and the role of Chine...
China's Growing Port Influence Raises US National Security Concerns
President-elect Trump's inaccurate claim about Chinese control of the Panama Canal highlights growing US concerns about Chinese influence over global ports, particularly those near the Panama Canal, which handles 40% of US container traffic, due to Chinese government investment and the role of Chine...
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56% Bias Score
China's Rising IP Power Fuels Economic Growth and Global Competitiveness
China's emphasis on intellectual property rights is boosting economic growth and international competitiveness, as seen in successful patent defenses, increased patent filings by enterprises, and government initiatives to support companies in managing international IP disputes.
China's Rising IP Power Fuels Economic Growth and Global Competitiveness
China's emphasis on intellectual property rights is boosting economic growth and international competitiveness, as seen in successful patent defenses, increased patent filings by enterprises, and government initiatives to support companies in managing international IP disputes.
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40% Bias Score
China's Marine Economy Drives Energy Security and Global Leadership
China's marine economy is booming, with offshore oil production exceeding 60% of new crude oil output in 2023, offshore wind power surpassing 50% of global capacity, and the country remaining the world's largest marine fisheries producer for the 35th consecutive year.
China's Marine Economy Drives Energy Security and Global Leadership
China's marine economy is booming, with offshore oil production exceeding 60% of new crude oil output in 2023, offshore wind power surpassing 50% of global capacity, and the country remaining the world's largest marine fisheries producer for the 35th consecutive year.
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48% Bias Score
Tesla's Record China Sales Amidst Intensifying Competition
Tesla's China sales reached a record high of over 657,000 vehicles in 2024, an 8.8% increase year-on-year, despite losing market share to Chinese competitors due to intense price competition and a limited product portfolio.
Tesla's Record China Sales Amidst Intensifying Competition
Tesla's China sales reached a record high of over 657,000 vehicles in 2024, an 8.8% increase year-on-year, despite losing market share to Chinese competitors due to intense price competition and a limited product portfolio.
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48% Bias Score
Former UN Official Warns of Negative Global Impacts from Potential US Protectionist Policies
A former UN official warns that new US protectionist policies could harm global trade, disrupt supply chains, raise consumer prices, and increase global tensions, hindering efforts to address pressing global challenges such as climate change.
Former UN Official Warns of Negative Global Impacts from Potential US Protectionist Policies
A former UN official warns that new US protectionist policies could harm global trade, disrupt supply chains, raise consumer prices, and increase global tensions, hindering efforts to address pressing global challenges such as climate change.
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44% Bias Score
UK PM Starmer Faces Crisis Amidst Plummeting Approval Ratings
Facing plummeting approval ratings six months after a landslide victory, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer holds urgent meetings with cabinet ministers to accelerate delivery on key promises, including NHS reform and economic recovery, amidst economic challenges and rising public dissatisfaction.
UK PM Starmer Faces Crisis Amidst Plummeting Approval Ratings
Facing plummeting approval ratings six months after a landslide victory, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer holds urgent meetings with cabinet ministers to accelerate delivery on key promises, including NHS reform and economic recovery, amidst economic challenges and rising public dissatisfaction.
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52% Bias Score
Turkey Announces Record 2024 Export Figures Amidst Global Uncertainty
Turkey announced record-high export figures for December 2024, reaching $23.5 billion (a 2.2% increase) and $262.5 billion for the year (a 2.5% increase), despite global economic uncertainties and geopolitical instability; the government projects 4% growth for 2025.
Turkey Announces Record 2024 Export Figures Amidst Global Uncertainty
Turkey announced record-high export figures for December 2024, reaching $23.5 billion (a 2.2% increase) and $262.5 billion for the year (a 2.5% increase), despite global economic uncertainties and geopolitical instability; the government projects 4% growth for 2025.
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52% Bias Score
China Cuts Import Tariffs, Expands Free Trade
China reduced import tariffs on 935 products and launched a free trade agreement with the Maldives on Wednesday, furthering its high-quality development and high-standard opening strategy, while also implementing its first energy law and new data security regulations.
China Cuts Import Tariffs, Expands Free Trade
China reduced import tariffs on 935 products and launched a free trade agreement with the Maldives on Wednesday, furthering its high-quality development and high-standard opening strategy, while also implementing its first energy law and new data security regulations.
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40% Bias Score