U.S. Services Industry Growth Fueled by Tariff Worries
The U.S. services industry saw a significant increase in activity in December (54.1%), but also a sharp rise in prices (64.4%) due to tariff concerns, impacting the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions.
U.S. Services Industry Growth Fueled by Tariff Worries
The U.S. services industry saw a significant increase in activity in December (54.1%), but also a sharp rise in prices (64.4%) due to tariff concerns, impacting the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions.
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40% Bias Score
Bitcoin's Rise: Impact on Businesses
Major financial institutions' embrace of Bitcoin, coupled with El Salvador's adoption as legal tender, presents businesses with a new payment method and store of value resistant to inflation, offering opportunities for growth but demanding careful risk assessment.
Bitcoin's Rise: Impact on Businesses
Major financial institutions' embrace of Bitcoin, coupled with El Salvador's adoption as legal tender, presents businesses with a new payment method and store of value resistant to inflation, offering opportunities for growth but demanding careful risk assessment.
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60% Bias Score
Supply Chain Issues Could Hike Household Staple Prices by 20%
CIPS warns that global supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and potential US tariffs could cause household staple prices to increase by up to 20% by 2025, impacting businesses and consumers.
Supply Chain Issues Could Hike Household Staple Prices by 20%
CIPS warns that global supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and potential US tariffs could cause household staple prices to increase by up to 20% by 2025, impacting businesses and consumers.
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28% Bias Score
Conflicting Economic Signals: Strong 2024 Equities Contrast with 2025 Slowdown Concerns
For the week ending January 3rd, 2025, three major US market indexes fell 0.5%, while the Russell 2000 rose 1%; however, 2024 saw strong equity market gains fueled by tech stocks, but conflicting economic signals emerged in late 2024 and early 2025, with microeconomic indicators suggesting an econom...
Conflicting Economic Signals: Strong 2024 Equities Contrast with 2025 Slowdown Concerns
For the week ending January 3rd, 2025, three major US market indexes fell 0.5%, while the Russell 2000 rose 1%; however, 2024 saw strong equity market gains fueled by tech stocks, but conflicting economic signals emerged in late 2024 and early 2025, with microeconomic indicators suggesting an econom...
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Inflation Soars to 4.1 Percent in December 2024
Dutch inflation hit 4.1 percent in December 2024, the highest in 18 months, driven by rising energy prices, excise duties, and increased costs for various goods, despite wage increases largely offsetting price rises in 2024.
Dutch Inflation Soars to 4.1 Percent in December 2024
Dutch inflation hit 4.1 percent in December 2024, the highest in 18 months, driven by rising energy prices, excise duties, and increased costs for various goods, despite wage increases largely offsetting price rises in 2024.
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36% Bias Score
Germany's Inflation Remains Elevated Amidst Rising Costs and Weak Economy
Germany's inflation is expected to remain high in January due to increased CO2 taxes, higher Deutschlandticket prices, and rising service costs, with economists predicting a 2.5 percent rate and warning against rapid interest rate cuts.
Germany's Inflation Remains Elevated Amidst Rising Costs and Weak Economy
Germany's inflation is expected to remain high in January due to increased CO2 taxes, higher Deutschlandticket prices, and rising service costs, with economists predicting a 2.5 percent rate and warning against rapid interest rate cuts.
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28% Bias Score
Gold Prices Surge to Record Highs on Central Bank Demand
Gold prices hit record highs in 2024, rising nearly 30% due to increased central bank purchases driven by geopolitical uncertainty and low real interest rates; future prices are projected to reach $3,000 per ounce, influenced by continued central bank activity and US economic policy.
Gold Prices Surge to Record Highs on Central Bank Demand
Gold prices hit record highs in 2024, rising nearly 30% due to increased central bank purchases driven by geopolitical uncertainty and low real interest rates; future prices are projected to reach $3,000 per ounce, influenced by continued central bank activity and US economic policy.
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48% Bias Score
UK Borrowing Costs Hit 27-Year High Amid Inflation and Slow Growth
The yield on UK 30-year government bonds reached 5.22% on Tuesday, the highest level since 1998, due to investor concerns about slow growth, high inflation, and the government's £300 billion bond sale plan this year. This comes as the UK economy shrank for a second month in October.
UK Borrowing Costs Hit 27-Year High Amid Inflation and Slow Growth
The yield on UK 30-year government bonds reached 5.22% on Tuesday, the highest level since 1998, due to investor concerns about slow growth, high inflation, and the government's £300 billion bond sale plan this year. This comes as the UK economy shrank for a second month in October.
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44% Bias Score
Next to Hike Prices After Labour's Tax Increase
Next plans a 1% price hike due to £67 million increased wage costs from Labour's tax policies, impacting sales and potentially UK growth, despite a better-than-expected fourth-quarter performance.
Next to Hike Prices After Labour's Tax Increase
Next plans a 1% price hike due to £67 million increased wage costs from Labour's tax policies, impacting sales and potentially UK growth, despite a better-than-expected fourth-quarter performance.
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60% Bias Score
French Basic Pensions Rise 2.2% in January 2025
French basic pensions rose by 2.2% in January 2025 due to inflation, impacting most retirees but with variations; supplementary pensions also saw increases.
French Basic Pensions Rise 2.2% in January 2025
French basic pensions rose by 2.2% in January 2025 due to inflation, impacting most retirees but with variations; supplementary pensions also saw increases.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Inflation Soars to 4.1 Percent in December 2024
Dutch inflation hit 4.1 percent in December 2024, the highest in 18 months, driven by excise duty increases and rising energy prices, despite wage increases compensating for past price rises; this contrasts sharply with the Eurozone average and raises concerns about 2025.
Dutch Inflation Soars to 4.1 Percent in December 2024
Dutch inflation hit 4.1 percent in December 2024, the highest in 18 months, driven by excise duty increases and rising energy prices, despite wage increases compensating for past price rises; this contrasts sharply with the Eurozone average and raises concerns about 2025.
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40% Bias Score
Netherlands Inflation Soars to 3.3 Percent, Outpacing European Average
In 2024, the Netherlands faced 3.3 percent inflation, significantly higher than the European average of 2.4 percent, primarily due to increased housing costs, higher taxes, and substantial wage growth, exceeding expectations and posing a significant economic challenge.
Netherlands Inflation Soars to 3.3 Percent, Outpacing European Average
In 2024, the Netherlands faced 3.3 percent inflation, significantly higher than the European average of 2.4 percent, primarily due to increased housing costs, higher taxes, and substantial wage growth, exceeding expectations and posing a significant economic challenge.
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40% Bias Score