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Russia Increases VAT to Fund War Effort
Starting in 2026, Russia will raise its VAT from 20% to 22%, broadening the tax base to address a projected budget deficit of 4.6 trillion rubles and increased military spending, despite earlier government denials.
Russia Increases VAT to Fund War Effort
Starting in 2026, Russia will raise its VAT from 20% to 22%, broadening the tax base to address a projected budget deficit of 4.6 trillion rubles and increased military spending, despite earlier government denials.
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36% Bias Score
High Interest Rates Cripple Russia's Corporate Sector
Prolonged high interest rates in Russia are pushing nearly a quarter of companies toward financial distress, exceeding the impacts of both the 2020 pandemic and the 2022 economic shocks, according to a Kremlin-linked think tank.
High Interest Rates Cripple Russia's Corporate Sector
Prolonged high interest rates in Russia are pushing nearly a quarter of companies toward financial distress, exceeding the impacts of both the 2020 pandemic and the 2022 economic shocks, according to a Kremlin-linked think tank.
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24% Bias Score
UK Campaign Groups Urge Bank of England for Stronger Climate Action
Ten environmental groups are pressing the Bank of England to increase its efforts in addressing climate change, citing the increasing frequency of climate-related economic shocks and arguing that current monetary policy exacerbates the issue.
UK Campaign Groups Urge Bank of England for Stronger Climate Action
Ten environmental groups are pressing the Bank of England to increase its efforts in addressing climate change, citing the increasing frequency of climate-related economic shocks and arguing that current monetary policy exacerbates the issue.
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16% Bias Score
US Stock Futures Flat After Record Rally, Investors Await Inflation Data
US stock index futures showed little change on Thursday, following a record-breaking rally this week, as investors await Friday's release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures index and further economic data to justify current market valuations.
US Stock Futures Flat After Record Rally, Investors Await Inflation Data
US stock index futures showed little change on Thursday, following a record-breaking rally this week, as investors await Friday's release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures index and further economic data to justify current market valuations.
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24% Bias Score
AO World CEO Warns of UK Recession Amid Inflation and Labour Policies
AO World CEO John Roberts warned of an impending UK recession due to rising inflation and concerns about Labour's workers' rights bill and tax policies, citing increased business costs and wealth exodus.
AO World CEO Warns of UK Recession Amid Inflation and Labour Policies
AO World CEO John Roberts warned of an impending UK recession due to rising inflation and concerns about Labour's workers' rights bill and tax policies, citing increased business costs and wealth exodus.
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60% Bias Score
Fed Governor Miran advocates for significantly lower interest rates
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran, a Trump appointee, urged a reduction of the key interest rate from 4.1 percent to 2.5 percent, a stance sharply contrasting with his colleagues' projections.
Fed Governor Miran advocates for significantly lower interest rates
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran, a Trump appointee, urged a reduction of the key interest rate from 4.1 percent to 2.5 percent, a stance sharply contrasting with his colleagues' projections.
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16% Bias Score
U.S. Q2 GDP Growth Revised Upward to 2.4%, Exceeding Expectations
Revised data from the Commerce Department shows the U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.4% in the second quarter of 2024, exceeding initial estimates and surprising economists, driven by increased consumer spending; concurrently, jobless claims fell to 218,000.
U.S. Q2 GDP Growth Revised Upward to 2.4%, Exceeding Expectations
Revised data from the Commerce Department shows the U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.4% in the second quarter of 2024, exceeding initial estimates and surprising economists, driven by increased consumer spending; concurrently, jobless claims fell to 218,000.
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32% Bias Score
Australian Inflation Rises to 3%, Delaying Expected Rate Cuts
Australia's annual inflation rate unexpectedly climbed to 3% in August, exceeding expectations and prompting economists to predict delayed interest rate cuts, potentially until mid-2026.
Australian Inflation Rises to 3%, Delaying Expected Rate Cuts
Australia's annual inflation rate unexpectedly climbed to 3% in August, exceeding expectations and prompting economists to predict delayed interest rate cuts, potentially until mid-2026.
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28% Bias Score
Global Economic Stagnation and the Acceptance of Mediocrity
The OECD and IMF reports paint a picture of global economic stagnation, marked by slow growth, high unemployment, and a lack of ambition from central banks like the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), while ignoring crucial issues like climate change and the Trump administration's destabilizing policie...
Global Economic Stagnation and the Acceptance of Mediocrity
The OECD and IMF reports paint a picture of global economic stagnation, marked by slow growth, high unemployment, and a lack of ambition from central banks like the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), while ignoring crucial issues like climate change and the Trump administration's destabilizing policie...
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56% Bias Score
Swiss Central Bank Holds Interest Rate Steady Amidst US Tariff and Global Market Fluctuations
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) maintained its interest rate at 0 percent, citing persistent inflationary pressures and the need to support economic development, despite recent global market declines and a rise in German consumer confidence.
Swiss Central Bank Holds Interest Rate Steady Amidst US Tariff and Global Market Fluctuations
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) maintained its interest rate at 0 percent, citing persistent inflationary pressures and the need to support economic development, despite recent global market declines and a rise in German consumer confidence.
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16% Bias Score
Trump's Economic Policies Slow US Growth Amidst AI Boom
Eight months after Donald Trump's return to the White House, US economic growth has slowed significantly, with job creation collapsing and the disposable income of the poorest 10% plummeting, despite an AI-driven boom masking some negative indicators.
Trump's Economic Policies Slow US Growth Amidst AI Boom
Eight months after Donald Trump's return to the White House, US economic growth has slowed significantly, with job creation collapsing and the disposable income of the poorest 10% plummeting, despite an AI-driven boom masking some negative indicators.
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20% Bias Score
Labour's Business Rates Plan Risks Fueling Food Inflation, Warns BRC
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) warns that Labour's plan to increase business rates on large shops, including supermarkets, will likely exacerbate food inflation, potentially pushing it above 5 percent until 2026, impacting millions of families.
Labour's Business Rates Plan Risks Fueling Food Inflation, Warns BRC
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) warns that Labour's plan to increase business rates on large shops, including supermarkets, will likely exacerbate food inflation, potentially pushing it above 5 percent until 2026, impacting millions of families.
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56% Bias Score
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