Trump Threatens Putin with Sanctions, Russian Spy Ship Detected in UK Waters
Donald Trump threatened Russia with sanctions unless Vladimir Putin ends the Ukraine war, while a Russian spy ship was detected in British waters; Russia's inflation reached 9.52% in 2024.
Trump Threatens Putin with Sanctions, Russian Spy Ship Detected in UK Waters
Donald Trump threatened Russia with sanctions unless Vladimir Putin ends the Ukraine war, while a Russian spy ship was detected in British waters; Russia's inflation reached 9.52% in 2024.
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60% Bias Score
US Tariffs on China: Inflationary Risks and China's Response
Economists predict that the US's planned massive tariffs on Chinese goods will increase inflation and slow US economic growth, while China plans measured policy responses to boost domestic demand and maintain its 5% GDP growth target in 2025.
US Tariffs on China: Inflationary Risks and China's Response
Economists predict that the US's planned massive tariffs on Chinese goods will increase inflation and slow US economic growth, while China plans measured policy responses to boost domestic demand and maintain its 5% GDP growth target in 2025.
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48% Bias Score
Record High French Savings in 2024: €16.8 Billion in Interest Payments
In 2024, French Livret A and LDDS accounts saw record interest payments of €16.8 billion due to net deposits of €21.42 billion, exceeding withdrawals, and reaching a total balance of €603.1 billion by December 31st, 2024. The 3% interest rate, coupled with economic uncertainty, fueled this increase.
Record High French Savings in 2024: €16.8 Billion in Interest Payments
In 2024, French Livret A and LDDS accounts saw record interest payments of €16.8 billion due to net deposits of €21.42 billion, exceeding withdrawals, and reaching a total balance of €603.1 billion by December 31st, 2024. The 3% interest rate, coupled with economic uncertainty, fueled this increase.
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36% Bias Score
Dimon Warns of Inflated U.S. Stock Market
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned on Wednesday that the U.S. stock market is inflated, citing risks from deficit spending, inflation, and geopolitical uncertainty; he specifically mentioned that asset prices are in the top 10-15% of historical valuations.
Dimon Warns of Inflated U.S. Stock Market
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned on Wednesday that the U.S. stock market is inflated, citing risks from deficit spending, inflation, and geopolitical uncertainty; he specifically mentioned that asset prices are in the top 10-15% of historical valuations.
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52% Bias Score
BOJ Poised for Rate Hike Amid Inflation and Yen Weakness
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by 0.25% this week to 0.5%, the highest since 2008, driven by sustained inflation, yen weakness, and a shift in the BOJ's public statements. Eighteen of nineteen economists polled by CNBC predict the hike, despite risks from weak hou...
BOJ Poised for Rate Hike Amid Inflation and Yen Weakness
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by 0.25% this week to 0.5%, the highest since 2008, driven by sustained inflation, yen weakness, and a shift in the BOJ's public statements. Eighteen of nineteen economists polled by CNBC predict the hike, despite risks from weak hou...
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40% Bias Score
Federal Reserve Rate Cuts Dip CD Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve's three 2024 rate cuts lowered CD interest rates from approximately 5% to the 4-4.5% range, impacting short-term CDs most significantly, as banks adjusted deposit account rates and savers shifted to long-term options or high-yield accounts.
Federal Reserve Rate Cuts Dip CD Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve's three 2024 rate cuts lowered CD interest rates from approximately 5% to the 4-4.5% range, impacting short-term CDs most significantly, as banks adjusted deposit account rates and savers shifted to long-term options or high-yield accounts.
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36% Bias Score
ECB Unconcerned About Imported Inflation, to Continue Gradual Rate Cuts
ECB President Christine Lagarde stated on Wednesday that the institution is not overly concerned about imported inflation from the U.S. and will continue to gradually cut interest rates; Eurozone inflation was 2.4% in December, and the ECB aims to reach its 2% inflation target by 2025.
ECB Unconcerned About Imported Inflation, to Continue Gradual Rate Cuts
ECB President Christine Lagarde stated on Wednesday that the institution is not overly concerned about imported inflation from the U.S. and will continue to gradually cut interest rates; Eurozone inflation was 2.4% in December, and the ECB aims to reach its 2% inflation target by 2025.
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36% Bias Score
German Fuel Prices Rise for Sixth Consecutive Week
According to ADAC's weekly survey of over 14,000 gas stations, German gas prices increased for the sixth straight week due to higher crude oil prices, influenced by geopolitical factors and a recent CO2 price increase.
German Fuel Prices Rise for Sixth Consecutive Week
According to ADAC's weekly survey of over 14,000 gas stations, German gas prices increased for the sixth straight week due to higher crude oil prices, influenced by geopolitical factors and a recent CO2 price increase.
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32% Bias Score
US Tariffs on China Risk Inflation, Slowing Growth
The US plans to impose massive tariffs on China, potentially increasing inflation and slowing US economic growth; economists predict higher consumer prices and disrupted US supply chains; China plans to counteract with domestic market revitalization and a 5% GDP growth target for 2025.
US Tariffs on China Risk Inflation, Slowing Growth
The US plans to impose massive tariffs on China, potentially increasing inflation and slowing US economic growth; economists predict higher consumer prices and disrupted US supply chains; China plans to counteract with domestic market revitalization and a 5% GDP growth target for 2025.
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40% Bias Score
US Tariffs on China Risk Inflation, Slowing Growth
The US plans to impose massive tariffs on China, risking higher inflation and slower US growth, while China aims for a 5% GDP growth in 2025 through domestic market revitalization.
US Tariffs on China Risk Inflation, Slowing Growth
The US plans to impose massive tariffs on China, risking higher inflation and slower US growth, while China aims for a 5% GDP growth in 2025 through domestic market revitalization.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey Acts to Prevent Ramadan Price Hikes
Turkey's government is tackling potential Ramadan price hikes by directly addressing industry representatives, promising stricter enforcement, and emphasizing the unacceptability of using cost increases as justification for price hikes. Meetings included the Treasury and Finance Minister, the Trade ...
Turkey Acts to Prevent Ramadan Price Hikes
Turkey's government is tackling potential Ramadan price hikes by directly addressing industry representatives, promising stricter enforcement, and emphasizing the unacceptability of using cost increases as justification for price hikes. Meetings included the Treasury and Finance Minister, the Trade ...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Issues Executive Order to Combat Inflation
On January 20, President Trump signed an executive order aiming to lower the cost of living by directing federal agencies to reduce prices on housing, healthcare, and fuel, despite economists' doubts and low public confidence.
Trump Issues Executive Order to Combat Inflation
On January 20, President Trump signed an executive order aiming to lower the cost of living by directing federal agencies to reduce prices on housing, healthcare, and fuel, despite economists' doubts and low public confidence.
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48% Bias Score