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North African Sheep Shortage Impacts Eid al-Adha
A severe sheep shortage in North Africa, caused by seven years of drought and rising feed costs, is impacting Eid al-Adha celebrations, forcing governments to import sheep and even urge sacrifice abstention.
North African Sheep Shortage Impacts Eid al-Adha
A severe sheep shortage in North Africa, caused by seven years of drought and rising feed costs, is impacting Eid al-Adha celebrations, forcing governments to import sheep and even urge sacrifice abstention.
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20% Bias Score
High Rice Prices in Japan Prompt Government Intervention
A survey of 188 large-scale rice producers in Japan reveals that 53.7% find current consumer prices ("too high"), prompting the government to intervene by directly selling rice stockpiles to retailers to curb prices averaging 4,200 yen ($29) per 5 kilograms.
High Rice Prices in Japan Prompt Government Intervention
A survey of 188 large-scale rice producers in Japan reveals that 53.7% find current consumer prices ("too high"), prompting the government to intervene by directly selling rice stockpiles to retailers to curb prices averaging 4,200 yen ($29) per 5 kilograms.
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44% Bias Score
May Jobs Report to Reveal Impact of Tariff Uncertainty on U.S. Economy
A U.S. jobs report, to be released Friday, will detail May hiring amid ongoing trade uncertainty; economists predict 125,000 jobs added, a slowdown from April but above the 12-month average, as a trade deal with China eased some tariffs.
May Jobs Report to Reveal Impact of Tariff Uncertainty on U.S. Economy
A U.S. jobs report, to be released Friday, will detail May hiring amid ongoing trade uncertainty; economists predict 125,000 jobs added, a slowdown from April but above the 12-month average, as a trade deal with China eased some tariffs.
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40% Bias Score
Germany Faces Third Year of Stagnation Due to US Trade Policy
The Bundesbank predicts Germany's economy will stagnate in 2025, following two years of recession, primarily due to new US tariffs and the strong Euro impacting exports; however, planned government investments and a faster-than-expected decline in inflation offer some optimism for 2026 and beyond.
Germany Faces Third Year of Stagnation Due to US Trade Policy
The Bundesbank predicts Germany's economy will stagnate in 2025, following two years of recession, primarily due to new US tariffs and the strong Euro impacting exports; however, planned government investments and a faster-than-expected decline in inflation offer some optimism for 2026 and beyond.
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48% Bias Score
ECB Cuts Interest Rate Amidst Eurozone Economic Slowdown and US Tariffs
The European Central Bank (ECB) lowered its key deposit rate to 2 percent on Thursday, its eighth cut since June 2022, to counter the struggling eurozone economy and rising global trade tensions, particularly US tariffs.
ECB Cuts Interest Rate Amidst Eurozone Economic Slowdown and US Tariffs
The European Central Bank (ECB) lowered its key deposit rate to 2 percent on Thursday, its eighth cut since June 2022, to counter the struggling eurozone economy and rising global trade tensions, particularly US tariffs.
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36% Bias Score
India Cuts Interest Rates to Boost Economy
India's Reserve Bank slashed interest rates by 0.5% to a three-year low of 5.5%, its third consecutive cut, aiming to stimulate consumption and investment amid slowing growth and low inflation of 3.16% in April, the lowest in six years; the move follows two previous cuts in February and April.
India Cuts Interest Rates to Boost Economy
India's Reserve Bank slashed interest rates by 0.5% to a three-year low of 5.5%, its third consecutive cut, aiming to stimulate consumption and investment amid slowing growth and low inflation of 3.16% in April, the lowest in six years; the move follows two previous cuts in February and April.
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40% Bias Score
Russia Cuts Key Interest Rate to 20%, Signaling Monetary Easing
The Central Bank of Russia lowered its key interest rate from 21% to 20%, initiating a monetary easing cycle aimed at mitigating economic overheating while addressing inflation concerns; experts predict a continued inflation decrease to 5.6% by year-end and a stable ruble.
Russia Cuts Key Interest Rate to 20%, Signaling Monetary Easing
The Central Bank of Russia lowered its key interest rate from 21% to 20%, initiating a monetary easing cycle aimed at mitigating economic overheating while addressing inflation concerns; experts predict a continued inflation decrease to 5.6% by year-end and a stable ruble.
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12% Bias Score
Italian Food Consumption Stagnates Amid Inflation and Declining Real Wages
In 2024, Italian out-of-home food spending reached €85 billion, below pre-inflation levels, while total food spending reached €234 billion (€150 billion at home). This stagnation reflects a unique decrease in real wages since 2000, contrasting with OECD trends, and disproportionately affects lower-i...
Italian Food Consumption Stagnates Amid Inflation and Declining Real Wages
In 2024, Italian out-of-home food spending reached €85 billion, below pre-inflation levels, while total food spending reached €234 billion (€150 billion at home). This stagnation reflects a unique decrease in real wages since 2000, contrasting with OECD trends, and disproportionately affects lower-i...
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32% Bias Score
TCJA Expiration Risks Severe Economic Hardship
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) positively impacted small businesses, creating jobs and boosting wages, but its expiration could result in a 22% average tax hike for individuals and a 43.4% top rate increase for 26 million small businesses, potentially causing significant economic hardship.
TCJA Expiration Risks Severe Economic Hardship
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) positively impacted small businesses, creating jobs and boosting wages, but its expiration could result in a 22% average tax hike for individuals and a 43.4% top rate increase for 26 million small businesses, potentially causing significant economic hardship.
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56% Bias Score
ECB Cuts Interest Rate Amid Eurozone Economic Concerns and US Tariffs
The European Central Bank (ECB) cut its key deposit rate by 0.25 percentage points to -0.5 percent on Thursday, its eighth reduction since June 2022, in response to the struggling eurozone economy and rising global trade tensions, particularly US tariffs.
ECB Cuts Interest Rate Amid Eurozone Economic Concerns and US Tariffs
The European Central Bank (ECB) cut its key deposit rate by 0.25 percentage points to -0.5 percent on Thursday, its eighth reduction since June 2022, in response to the struggling eurozone economy and rising global trade tensions, particularly US tariffs.
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40% Bias Score
ECB Cuts Interest Rates to 2%, Citing Trade War Uncertainty
The European Central Bank (ECB) cut eurozone interest rates to 2% for the eighth time in a year, citing uncertainty around US tariffs' impact on growth and inflation; while the base scenario projects 0.9% growth this year and 1.6% in 2026, a worst-case trade war scenario projects lower growth and in...
ECB Cuts Interest Rates to 2%, Citing Trade War Uncertainty
The European Central Bank (ECB) cut eurozone interest rates to 2% for the eighth time in a year, citing uncertainty around US tariffs' impact on growth and inflation; while the base scenario projects 0.9% growth this year and 1.6% in 2026, a worst-case trade war scenario projects lower growth and in...
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36% Bias Score
Germany Faces Third Year of Stagnation Due to US Trade Policies
The Bundesbank predicts Germany's economy will stagnate in 2025, following two years of recession, primarily due to US trade policies and a stronger Euro impacting exports; however, planned government investments are expected to stimulate growth by 2026.
Germany Faces Third Year of Stagnation Due to US Trade Policies
The Bundesbank predicts Germany's economy will stagnate in 2025, following two years of recession, primarily due to US trade policies and a stronger Euro impacting exports; however, planned government investments are expected to stimulate growth by 2026.
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52% Bias Score
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