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EU Economic Growth Forecast Sharply Downgraded Amid U.S. Tariff Uncertainty
The European Commission drastically lowered its 2025-2026 EU economic growth forecast to 1.1 percent and 1.5 percent respectively, primarily due to increased U.S. tariffs and resulting trade uncertainty, impacting the Eurozone similarly and causing a faster-than-anticipated disinflation.
EU Economic Growth Forecast Sharply Downgraded Amid U.S. Tariff Uncertainty
The European Commission drastically lowered its 2025-2026 EU economic growth forecast to 1.1 percent and 1.5 percent respectively, primarily due to increased U.S. tariffs and resulting trade uncertainty, impacting the Eurozone similarly and causing a faster-than-anticipated disinflation.
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40% Bias Score
US Consumer Confidence Plummets to 50.8 Amid High Interest Rates and Inflation
US consumer confidence fell to its lowest level since July 2022 in May, declining 2.7% to 50.8, a 30% decrease year-to-date, driven by high interest rates and inflation despite recent cooling.
US Consumer Confidence Plummets to 50.8 Amid High Interest Rates and Inflation
US consumer confidence fell to its lowest level since July 2022 in May, declining 2.7% to 50.8, a 30% decrease year-to-date, driven by high interest rates and inflation despite recent cooling.
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48% Bias Score
DAX Breaks 24,000-Point Barrier Amid Easing Tensions
On Tuesday, the German DAX stock index hit a record high of 24,006.16 points, exceeding 24,000 points for the first time, driven by easing geopolitical tensions, positive corporate earnings, and hopes for a Ukraine ceasefire, despite ongoing uncertainties.
DAX Breaks 24,000-Point Barrier Amid Easing Tensions
On Tuesday, the German DAX stock index hit a record high of 24,006.16 points, exceeding 24,000 points for the first time, driven by easing geopolitical tensions, positive corporate earnings, and hopes for a Ukraine ceasefire, despite ongoing uncertainties.
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40% Bias Score
Moody's Downgrade to Impact Australian Sharemarket
Moody's downgraded the US credit rating to Aa1 from Aaa, prompting concerns about rising debt and deficits; the Australian sharemarket is expected to open lower on Monday, with ASX 200 futures pointing to a 0.1 percent decline, while the Australian dollar fell to 64.11 US cents.
Moody's Downgrade to Impact Australian Sharemarket
Moody's downgraded the US credit rating to Aa1 from Aaa, prompting concerns about rising debt and deficits; the Australian sharemarket is expected to open lower on Monday, with ASX 200 futures pointing to a 0.1 percent decline, while the Australian dollar fell to 64.11 US cents.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Wage Talks Stall Amid Union Strike Threats
Negotiations for wage increases in the Netherlands have stalled, with unions threatening strikes as employers cite unaffordable labor costs following years of inflation-driven pay hikes; recent talks at Dutch Railways (NS) collapsed, and strikes are looming in other sectors, including the automotive...
Dutch Wage Talks Stall Amid Union Strike Threats
Negotiations for wage increases in the Netherlands have stalled, with unions threatening strikes as employers cite unaffordable labor costs following years of inflation-driven pay hikes; recent talks at Dutch Railways (NS) collapsed, and strikes are looming in other sectors, including the automotive...
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48% Bias Score
Spain's Tourism Boom: A Double-Edged Sword
Spain's tourism sector shows no signs of slowing down, with Q1 2025 seeing over 10% year-on-year growth in non-resident spending, despite initial expectations of moderation. This is fueling concerns about its impact on Spain's economic diversification efforts, but the sector forecasts a record 100 m...
Spain's Tourism Boom: A Double-Edged Sword
Spain's tourism sector shows no signs of slowing down, with Q1 2025 seeing over 10% year-on-year growth in non-resident spending, despite initial expectations of moderation. This is fueling concerns about its impact on Spain's economic diversification efforts, but the sector forecasts a record 100 m...
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40% Bias Score
Home Depot Defies Tariff Trend, Holds Prices Steady Amidst Sluggish Sales
Home Depot, unlike Walmart and other retailers, will not raise prices due to tariffs, leveraging its scale and diversified sourcing, despite sluggish sales and concerns about consumer confidence.
Home Depot Defies Tariff Trend, Holds Prices Steady Amidst Sluggish Sales
Home Depot, unlike Walmart and other retailers, will not raise prices due to tariffs, leveraging its scale and diversified sourcing, despite sluggish sales and concerns about consumer confidence.
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44% Bias Score
UK Food Import Regulations Alignment with EU to Increase Prices
The UK's alignment with EU food import regulations will likely increase prices for non-EU fruits and vegetables due to stricter border checks, impacting imports from countries such as Costa Rica, Peru, South Africa, Egypt, and Morocco, despite potential benefits from reduced EU import checks.
UK Food Import Regulations Alignment with EU to Increase Prices
The UK's alignment with EU food import regulations will likely increase prices for non-EU fruits and vegetables due to stricter border checks, impacting imports from countries such as Costa Rica, Peru, South Africa, Egypt, and Morocco, despite potential benefits from reduced EU import checks.
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Butane Gas Prices Rise Again
On May 20, 2025, Spain saw a 1.87% price hike in butane gas cylinders, reaching €18.00 (taxes included), due to the amortization of previous cost changes despite lower raw material and freight costs; this price will remain until July 15, 2025.
Spanish Butane Gas Prices Rise Again
On May 20, 2025, Spain saw a 1.87% price hike in butane gas cylinders, reaching €18.00 (taxes included), due to the amortization of previous cost changes despite lower raw material and freight costs; this price will remain until July 15, 2025.
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36% Bias Score
RBA Expected to Cut Cash Rate to 3.85% on Tuesday
The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to cut the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3.85% on Tuesday, easing pressure on indebted households and potentially boosting business investment, despite some economists predicting no change or a larger cut.
RBA Expected to Cut Cash Rate to 3.85% on Tuesday
The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to cut the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3.85% on Tuesday, easing pressure on indebted households and potentially boosting business investment, despite some economists predicting no change or a larger cut.
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40% Bias Score
Gold Standard Reveals Trump's More Inflationary Presidency
Using gold as a constant, this article measures the dollar's value under Presidents Trump and Biden, finding that the dollar lost 50% of its value during Trump's first term and 25% under Biden's, challenging traditional inflation measures.
Gold Standard Reveals Trump's More Inflationary Presidency
Using gold as a constant, this article measures the dollar's value under Presidents Trump and Biden, finding that the dollar lost 50% of its value during Trump's first term and 25% under Biden's, challenging traditional inflation measures.
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64% Bias Score
RBA Poised to Cut Interest Rates to 3.85 Percent Amidst Inflation Slowdown
The Reserve Bank of Australia is poised to cut interest rates to 3.85 percent, marking the lowest level in over two years, following significant inflation reduction and steady employment figures; this follows nearly $290 billion in interest paid by Australian borrowers since May 2022.
RBA Poised to Cut Interest Rates to 3.85 Percent Amidst Inflation Slowdown
The Reserve Bank of Australia is poised to cut interest rates to 3.85 percent, marking the lowest level in over two years, following significant inflation reduction and steady employment figures; this follows nearly $290 billion in interest paid by Australian borrowers since May 2022.
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44% Bias Score
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