Chilean Economy: Inflation Down, Growth Stagnant, Reforms Uncertain
Chile's economy in 2025 faces contrasting prospects: inflation is decreasing (4.5% in 2024, projected 3.6% by December 2025), while low growth persists; external risks include China's slowdown and potential US tariffs; legislative reforms, including pension and permitting changes, could boost future...
Chilean Economy: Inflation Down, Growth Stagnant, Reforms Uncertain
Chile's economy in 2025 faces contrasting prospects: inflation is decreasing (4.5% in 2024, projected 3.6% by December 2025), while low growth persists; external risks include China's slowdown and potential US tariffs; legislative reforms, including pension and permitting changes, could boost future...
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40% Bias Score
US Stocks Mixed Amid Fed Cautiousness and Tariff Concerns
U.S. stocks closed mixed on Wednesday following the release of the Federal Reserve's December meeting minutes, which indicated a gradual pace of interest rate cuts in 2025; the Dow rose 0.25 percent, the S&P 500 rose 0.16 percent, and the Nasdaq fell 0.06 percent amid concerns about potential Trump ...
US Stocks Mixed Amid Fed Cautiousness and Tariff Concerns
U.S. stocks closed mixed on Wednesday following the release of the Federal Reserve's December meeting minutes, which indicated a gradual pace of interest rate cuts in 2025; the Dow rose 0.25 percent, the S&P 500 rose 0.16 percent, and the Nasdaq fell 0.06 percent amid concerns about potential Trump ...
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36% Bias Score
Eurozone Retail Trade Sees Modest November Increase, but Recovery Remains Sluggish
Eurozone retail trade saw a 0.1% increase in November 2024, driven by fuel and food sales, but remains below pre-pandemic levels due to lingering supply chain issues, the war in Ukraine, and tight budgetary conditions; experts predict a modest recovery in 2025.
Eurozone Retail Trade Sees Modest November Increase, but Recovery Remains Sluggish
Eurozone retail trade saw a 0.1% increase in November 2024, driven by fuel and food sales, but remains below pre-pandemic levels due to lingering supply chain issues, the war in Ukraine, and tight budgetary conditions; experts predict a modest recovery in 2025.
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12% Bias Score
Bond Market Sell-Off Raises Concerns About Mortgages, Pensions, and Savings
The bond market sell-off is causing concern about rising borrowing costs, potentially affecting mortgages, while impacting pensions differently depending on the investor's age and investments, and savings rates will depend on future Bank of England base rate decisions and inflation.
Bond Market Sell-Off Raises Concerns About Mortgages, Pensions, and Savings
The bond market sell-off is causing concern about rising borrowing costs, potentially affecting mortgages, while impacting pensions differently depending on the investor's age and investments, and savings rates will depend on future Bank of England base rate decisions and inflation.
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32% Bias Score
Market Downturn Spurs Search for Defensive Stocks
Concerns about persistent inflation above the Federal Reserve's 2% target caused a market downturn this week, prompting Wolfe Research to identify defensive stocks such as Ford, Medtronic, and Coca-Cola based on high dividend yield, low payout ratio, and limited leverage.
Market Downturn Spurs Search for Defensive Stocks
Concerns about persistent inflation above the Federal Reserve's 2% target caused a market downturn this week, prompting Wolfe Research to identify defensive stocks such as Ford, Medtronic, and Coca-Cola based on high dividend yield, low payout ratio, and limited leverage.
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44% Bias Score
Mixed Global Market Reaction to U.S. Data and Trump Presidency Concerns
Global markets reacted with mixed results on Thursday to U.S. economic data and concerns over President-elect Trump's policies; Asian markets mostly declined, while European markets were mostly unchanged or slightly up, with the Nikkei 225 falling 0.9% to 39,605.09 and the S&P 500 futures down 0.2%.
Mixed Global Market Reaction to U.S. Data and Trump Presidency Concerns
Global markets reacted with mixed results on Thursday to U.S. economic data and concerns over President-elect Trump's policies; Asian markets mostly declined, while European markets were mostly unchanged or slightly up, with the Nikkei 225 falling 0.9% to 39,605.09 and the S&P 500 futures down 0.2%.
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44% Bias Score
Used Vehicle Prices to Stabilize in 2025
Cox Automotive forecasts used vehicle wholesale prices to increase by 1.4% in 2025, stabilizing after significant drops following pandemic-inflated prices; the average listing price in December was $25,565, down 3% year-over-year; used vehicle sales are expected to increase by 1% to 37.8 million in ...
Used Vehicle Prices to Stabilize in 2025
Cox Automotive forecasts used vehicle wholesale prices to increase by 1.4% in 2025, stabilizing after significant drops following pandemic-inflated prices; the average listing price in December was $25,565, down 3% year-over-year; used vehicle sales are expected to increase by 1% to 37.8 million in ...
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32% Bias Score
China's Economic Indicators Show Signs of Stabilization
China's producer prices showed improvement in December 2024, with the PPI falling by 2.3% year-on-year, down from 2.5% in November, while the CPI rose slightly, suggesting economic stabilization; this follows government macro-policy implementations.
China's Economic Indicators Show Signs of Stabilization
China's producer prices showed improvement in December 2024, with the PPI falling by 2.3% year-on-year, down from 2.5% in November, while the CPI rose slightly, suggesting economic stabilization; this follows government macro-policy implementations.
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16% 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
UK Budget's Impact on Employment: Conflicting Signals
The October budget raised UK employers' national insurance contributions to 15 percent from 13.8 percent, lowering the threshold to £5,000 from £9,100, resulting in conflicting signals on employment; while some surveys suggest job losses, Bank of England data shows businesses expect increased hiring...
UK Budget's Impact on Employment: Conflicting Signals
The October budget raised UK employers' national insurance contributions to 15 percent from 13.8 percent, lowering the threshold to £5,000 from £9,100, resulting in conflicting signals on employment; while some surveys suggest job losses, Bank of England data shows businesses expect increased hiring...
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40% Bias Score
UK Borrowing Costs Surge to Highest Level Since 1998
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces rising borrowing costs, a weakened pound, and market volatility, prompting concerns about potential spending cuts and a possible economic 'doom loop'.
UK Borrowing Costs Surge to Highest Level Since 1998
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces rising borrowing costs, a weakened pound, and market volatility, prompting concerns about potential spending cuts and a possible economic 'doom loop'.
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52% Bias Score
UK Grocery Prices to Surge 4.2% Due to Budget Tax Hikes
UK grocery prices are expected to rise by 4.2% in the latter half of 2024 due to budget tax increases, impacting household budgets already strained by rising costs; retailers like Tesco anticipate significant financial effects.
UK Grocery Prices to Surge 4.2% Due to Budget Tax Hikes
UK grocery prices are expected to rise by 4.2% in the latter half of 2024 due to budget tax increases, impacting household budgets already strained by rising costs; retailers like Tesco anticipate significant financial effects.
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56% Bias Score