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M&S CEO Urges UK Government to Delay Tax and Recycling Charges
Marks & Spencer's CEO calls for a delay or easing of planned UK tax and recycling charges, warning of a £7bn cost increase for retailers this year and claiming the retail industry is being unfairly burdened with poorly planned policies.
M&S CEO Urges UK Government to Delay Tax and Recycling Charges
Marks & Spencer's CEO calls for a delay or easing of planned UK tax and recycling charges, warning of a £7bn cost increase for retailers this year and claiming the retail industry is being unfairly burdened with poorly planned policies.
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48% Bias Score
Bank of England Warns Against Hasty Interest Rate Cuts Amid Stagflation Fears
The Bank of England's chief economist warned against rapid interest rate cuts despite a recent 0.25 percent reduction to 4.5 percent, citing slower-than-anticipated disinflation and the risk of inflation exceeding the 2 percent target; the bank also slashed its UK growth forecast to 0.75 percent, ra...
Bank of England Warns Against Hasty Interest Rate Cuts Amid Stagflation Fears
The Bank of England's chief economist warned against rapid interest rate cuts despite a recent 0.25 percent reduction to 4.5 percent, citing slower-than-anticipated disinflation and the risk of inflation exceeding the 2 percent target; the bank also slashed its UK growth forecast to 0.75 percent, ra...
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40% Bias Score
Soaring Gold Prices Amidst US-China Trade War Fears
Driven by fears of a US-China trade war and potential US tariffs on raw materials, gold prices have soared to near $2,900 per ounce, causing a massive shift in global gold reserves, with the New York COMEX holding approximately 1,000 tons—its highest level since summer 2022.
Soaring Gold Prices Amidst US-China Trade War Fears
Driven by fears of a US-China trade war and potential US tariffs on raw materials, gold prices have soared to near $2,900 per ounce, causing a massive shift in global gold reserves, with the New York COMEX holding approximately 1,000 tons—its highest level since summer 2022.
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40% Bias Score
Colombia's Inflation Remains Stable at 5.22%, Delaying Return to Target Range
Colombia's inflation rate remained stable at 0.94% monthly and 5.22% annually in December 2024, delaying the projected return to the 3% target range to 2026 due to factors including a minimum wage increase and persistent high energy, food, and rent prices.
Colombia's Inflation Remains Stable at 5.22%, Delaying Return to Target Range
Colombia's inflation rate remained stable at 0.94% monthly and 5.22% annually in December 2024, delaying the projected return to the 3% target range to 2026 due to factors including a minimum wage increase and persistent high energy, food, and rent prices.
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40% Bias Score
Russia to Double Annual Pension Increases Starting 2026
Starting in 2026, Russia's 39 million pensioners will receive two annual pension increases: one matching inflation (February 1st), and another using Social Fund investment returns (April 1st), resulting in additional payments ranging from 50-200 rubles or potentially 1000-1500 rubles.
Russia to Double Annual Pension Increases Starting 2026
Starting in 2026, Russia's 39 million pensioners will receive two annual pension increases: one matching inflation (February 1st), and another using Social Fund investment returns (April 1st), resulting in additional payments ranging from 50-200 rubles or potentially 1000-1500 rubles.
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48% Bias Score
Gold Price Surges to \$2,871.74 Amidst Rising Inflation
Gold prices hit \$2,871.74 per ounce this week, up nearly 40% since January 2024 due to rising inflation (2.9% in December) and investor demand for portfolio diversification and inflation hedging, prompting investment consideration.
Gold Price Surges to \$2,871.74 Amidst Rising Inflation
Gold prices hit \$2,871.74 per ounce this week, up nearly 40% since January 2024 due to rising inflation (2.9% in December) and investor demand for portfolio diversification and inflation hedging, prompting investment consideration.
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56% Bias Score
Brazil's Food Inflation Crisis: Export Boom, Climate Change, and Political Fallout
Brazil's food inflation, reaching 7.69% in 2024, is impacting consumers and the government, fueled by export increases due to a stronger dollar, climate change effects, and high fertilizer costs; President Lula's approval rating has dropped below disapproval for the first time.
Brazil's Food Inflation Crisis: Export Boom, Climate Change, and Political Fallout
Brazil's food inflation, reaching 7.69% in 2024, is impacting consumers and the government, fueled by export increases due to a stronger dollar, climate change effects, and high fertilizer costs; President Lula's approval rating has dropped below disapproval for the first time.
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44% Bias Score
Tariff Fears and Strong Jobs Data Override Inflation Expectations
The release of the January jobs report and anticipation of U.S. tariffs caused equity and bond prices to fall, overshadowing the projected easing of year-on-year inflation in the upcoming January CPI report, which could lead to future Fed rate cuts.
Tariff Fears and Strong Jobs Data Override Inflation Expectations
The release of the January jobs report and anticipation of U.S. tariffs caused equity and bond prices to fall, overshadowing the projected easing of year-on-year inflation in the upcoming January CPI report, which could lead to future Fed rate cuts.
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40% Bias Score
Strong Q4 Earnings Offset by Tariff Concerns and Tech Stock Dip
Despite strong Q4 earnings, exceeding expectations by 77% of S&P 500 companies, concerns about President Trump's threatened tariffs and AI spending caused market volatility, with the S&P 500 falling 0.2% and the Magnificent 7 losing 2.8%.
Strong Q4 Earnings Offset by Tariff Concerns and Tech Stock Dip
Despite strong Q4 earnings, exceeding expectations by 77% of S&P 500 companies, concerns about President Trump's threatened tariffs and AI spending caused market volatility, with the S&P 500 falling 0.2% and the Magnificent 7 losing 2.8%.
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36% Bias Score
Turkish Garlic Prices Soar to 400 Lira Per Kilogram
Due to low production and high input costs, including labor, garlic prices in Turkey have surged to 400 Turkish Lira per kilogram, exceeding beef prices, forcing consumers to buy it by the piece; increased imports are anticipated.
Turkish Garlic Prices Soar to 400 Lira Per Kilogram
Due to low production and high input costs, including labor, garlic prices in Turkey have surged to 400 Turkish Lira per kilogram, exceeding beef prices, forcing consumers to buy it by the piece; increased imports are anticipated.
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40% Bias Score
Russian Banks Cut Deposit Rates Amidst Central Bank's Stable Key Rate
Several major Russian banks, including Sber, VTB, Sovcombank, and Alfa-Bank, recently lowered interest rates on ruble deposits, following the Central Bank's decision to maintain the key rate at 21% in December 2024 due to slowing inflation and an absence of economic shocks; further rate decreases ar...
Russian Banks Cut Deposit Rates Amidst Central Bank's Stable Key Rate
Several major Russian banks, including Sber, VTB, Sovcombank, and Alfa-Bank, recently lowered interest rates on ruble deposits, following the Central Bank's decision to maintain the key rate at 21% in December 2024 due to slowing inflation and an absence of economic shocks; further rate decreases ar...
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28% Bias Score
UK Growth Forecast Halved Amid Stagflation Fears, Labour Holds Secret Crisis Meeting
The Bank of England slashed its UK growth forecast to 0.75 percent, warned of rising inflation to 3.7 percent, and hinted at stagflation, forcing a crisis meeting of Labour ministers who plan to keep details secret, sparking criticism from the opposition.
UK Growth Forecast Halved Amid Stagflation Fears, Labour Holds Secret Crisis Meeting
The Bank of England slashed its UK growth forecast to 0.75 percent, warned of rising inflation to 3.7 percent, and hinted at stagflation, forcing a crisis meeting of Labour ministers who plan to keep details secret, sparking criticism from the opposition.
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48% Bias Score
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