Senegal's Imports Surge 25.4% in December 2024, Widening Trade Deficit
Senegal's December 2024 imports reached 722.4 billion CFA francs, a 25.4% increase from November, primarily due to higher purchases of transport equipment, machinery, and rice, although reduced petroleum imports and other goods limited the growth; the trade deficit worsened to -318.0 billion CFA fra...
Senegal's Imports Surge 25.4% in December 2024, Widening Trade Deficit
Senegal's December 2024 imports reached 722.4 billion CFA francs, a 25.4% increase from November, primarily due to higher purchases of transport equipment, machinery, and rice, although reduced petroleum imports and other goods limited the growth; the trade deficit worsened to -318.0 billion CFA fra...
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32% Bias Score
China's Record Imports Defy Protectionism, Boosting Global Economy
In 2024, China imported a record 18 trillion yuan ($2.47 trillion), a 2.3 percent increase, defying global protectionism and solidifying its position as the world's second-largest importer for the 16th consecutive year; this strategy aims to boost global economic growth despite trade tensions with t...
China's Record Imports Defy Protectionism, Boosting Global Economy
In 2024, China imported a record 18 trillion yuan ($2.47 trillion), a 2.3 percent increase, defying global protectionism and solidifying its position as the world's second-largest importer for the 16th consecutive year; this strategy aims to boost global economic growth despite trade tensions with t...
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44% Bias Score
Australian Dollar Falls to US62¢ Amidst China Slowdown and US Interest Rate Outlook
The Australian dollar has fallen to US62¢, its lowest since the early 2010s, due to reduced demand from China and the US Federal Reserve signaling fewer interest rate cuts, impacting importers and benefiting exporters.
Australian Dollar Falls to US62¢ Amidst China Slowdown and US Interest Rate Outlook
The Australian dollar has fallen to US62¢, its lowest since the early 2010s, due to reduced demand from China and the US Federal Reserve signaling fewer interest rate cuts, impacting importers and benefiting exporters.
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36% Bias Score
China's Exports and Imports Miss Expectations in November, Fueling Economic Concerns
China's November exports grew by 6.7% year-on-year, missing expectations of 8.5%, while imports unexpectedly fell by 3.9%, the sharpest decline since September 2023, adding to concerns about the country's economic health amid sluggish consumer demand and looming tariff threats.
China's Exports and Imports Miss Expectations in November, Fueling Economic Concerns
China's November exports grew by 6.7% year-on-year, missing expectations of 8.5%, while imports unexpectedly fell by 3.9%, the sharpest decline since September 2023, adding to concerns about the country's economic health amid sluggish consumer demand and looming tariff threats.
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40% Bias Score
EU Recycling Rate Inches Up, but Challenges Remain
A Eurostat report reveals a slow increase in recycled materials used in the EU economy, with challenges from increased imports and France lagging behind.
EU Recycling Rate Inches Up, but Challenges Remain
A Eurostat report reveals a slow increase in recycled materials used in the EU economy, with challenges from increased imports and France lagging behind.
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China's Domestic Energy Boom Cuts Oil Imports
In 2024, China's total oil and gas production surpassed 400 million metric tons for the first time, driven by increased domestic exploration and technological innovation, resulting in a 1.9 percent decrease in crude oil imports as domestic demand for gasoline and diesel fell due to the rise of elect...
China's Domestic Energy Boom Cuts Oil Imports
In 2024, China's total oil and gas production surpassed 400 million metric tons for the first time, driven by increased domestic exploration and technological innovation, resulting in a 1.9 percent decrease in crude oil imports as domestic demand for gasoline and diesel fell due to the rise of elect...
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36% Bias Score
China's Record Imports Defy Protectionism, Boosting Global Economy
In 2024, China's imports reached a record 18 trillion yuan ($2.47 trillion), a 2.3 percent increase, defying rising global trade protectionism, particularly from the US which proposed a 10 percent tariff on Chinese goods. China aims to create a globally shared market to boost the global economy.
China's Record Imports Defy Protectionism, Boosting Global Economy
In 2024, China's imports reached a record 18 trillion yuan ($2.47 trillion), a 2.3 percent increase, defying rising global trade protectionism, particularly from the US which proposed a 10 percent tariff on Chinese goods. China aims to create a globally shared market to boost the global economy.
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36% Bias Score
China's Foreign Trade Grows 4.9% in First 11 Months of 2024
China's total goods imports and exports increased by 4.9 percent year-on-year to 39.79 trillion yuan (5.6 trillion USD) in the first 11 months of 2024, driven by robust export growth in key sectors and diversified trade partnerships. Private enterprises led the growth, and government policies aim to...
China's Foreign Trade Grows 4.9% in First 11 Months of 2024
China's total goods imports and exports increased by 4.9 percent year-on-year to 39.79 trillion yuan (5.6 trillion USD) in the first 11 months of 2024, driven by robust export growth in key sectors and diversified trade partnerships. Private enterprises led the growth, and government policies aim to...
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48% Bias Score
Turkey's Widening Trade Deficit Exposes Flawed Economic Policies
Turkey's November foreign trade deficit surged 22.2% to $7.3 billion due to a 3.1% drop in exports ($22.3 billion) and a 2.4% increase in imports ($29.6 billion), exposing the flaws in the government's economic strategy and unsustainable import-based growth model.
Turkey's Widening Trade Deficit Exposes Flawed Economic Policies
Turkey's November foreign trade deficit surged 22.2% to $7.3 billion due to a 3.1% drop in exports ($22.3 billion) and a 2.4% increase in imports ($29.6 billion), exposing the flaws in the government's economic strategy and unsustainable import-based growth model.
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48% Bias Score
Guatemalan Avocados Enter US Market, but Won't Impact Prices Significantly
The US allows Guatemalan avocado imports, but it won't lower prices much. Concerns about diseases and pests have kept Mexico as the main supplier for almost 30 years.
Guatemalan Avocados Enter US Market, but Won't Impact Prices Significantly
The US allows Guatemalan avocado imports, but it won't lower prices much. Concerns about diseases and pests have kept Mexico as the main supplier for almost 30 years.
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