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Minimum Wage Hikes Impact 9.2 Million Workers
On January 1, 2024, minimum wage increased in 21 states, affecting 9.2 million workers and boosting pay by $5.7 billion; additional increases occurred in various cities, spurred by inflation and labor movements pushing for a $17 federal minimum wage, which currently stands at $7.25.
Minimum Wage Hikes Impact 9.2 Million Workers
On January 1, 2024, minimum wage increased in 21 states, affecting 9.2 million workers and boosting pay by $5.7 billion; additional increases occurred in various cities, spurred by inflation and labor movements pushing for a $17 federal minimum wage, which currently stands at $7.25.
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40% Bias Score
Investor Uncertainty Rises Amidst Trade War Fears and Tech Market Dominance
A survey of 98 chief investment officers reveals major investor concerns for 2025: a potential US-China trade war with anticipated 38 percent tariffs on Chinese goods, and the dominance of seven tech companies in the US equity market, which constitutes one-third of the S&P 500.
Investor Uncertainty Rises Amidst Trade War Fears and Tech Market Dominance
A survey of 98 chief investment officers reveals major investor concerns for 2025: a potential US-China trade war with anticipated 38 percent tariffs on Chinese goods, and the dominance of seven tech companies in the US equity market, which constitutes one-third of the S&P 500.
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52% Bias Score
Russia's War-Fueled Economic Growth Slows, Raising Stagflation Fears
Despite Russia's economy showing 3.5-4% growth in 2024 due to military spending and adaptation to sanctions, this is slowing, with the Central Bank predicting 0.5-1.5% growth in 2025, raising concerns of stagflation as military spending surpasses 8% of GDP.
Russia's War-Fueled Economic Growth Slows, Raising Stagflation Fears
Despite Russia's economy showing 3.5-4% growth in 2024 due to military spending and adaptation to sanctions, this is slowing, with the Central Bank predicting 0.5-1.5% growth in 2025, raising concerns of stagflation as military spending surpasses 8% of GDP.
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52% Bias Score
Labour's Long-Term Economic Strategy Amidst Stagnant Growth
The UK faces stagnant growth, with zero quarterly growth reported, planned hiring cuts, and inflation concerns. However, the Labour government is pursuing a multi-pronged economic strategy involving increased infrastructure investment, private sector engagement, productivity improvements, and workfo...
Labour's Long-Term Economic Strategy Amidst Stagnant Growth
The UK faces stagnant growth, with zero quarterly growth reported, planned hiring cuts, and inflation concerns. However, the Labour government is pursuing a multi-pronged economic strategy involving increased infrastructure investment, private sector engagement, productivity improvements, and workfo...
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44% Bias Score
Gold IRAs: A Smart Investment Strategy for 2025
High inflation (2.7%) and stock market volatility make gold IRAs an attractive investment in 2025, offering inflation protection, portfolio diversification, and tax benefits.
Gold IRAs: A Smart Investment Strategy for 2025
High inflation (2.7%) and stock market volatility make gold IRAs an attractive investment in 2025, offering inflation protection, portfolio diversification, and tax benefits.
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52% Bias Score
Regional Disparities Mark Spain's 2024 Housing Crisis
Spain's 2024 housing crisis saw Balearic Islands lead price increases (10.8%), contrasting with Navarra's 0.4% rise, amidst nationwide protests; Soria province saw the highest increase (15.3%), while some areas experienced price drops, highlighting regional disparities.
Regional Disparities Mark Spain's 2024 Housing Crisis
Spain's 2024 housing crisis saw Balearic Islands lead price increases (10.8%), contrasting with Navarra's 0.4% rise, amidst nationwide protests; Soria province saw the highest increase (15.3%), while some areas experienced price drops, highlighting regional disparities.
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40% Bias Score
Record US Retail Store Closures in 2024
Over 7,300 US retail stores closed in 2024, a 57% increase from 2023, due to high inflation, increased online competition, and strategic errors by mid-sized chains; this follows a 2020 pandemic-related closure surge, impacting various retail sectors.
Record US Retail Store Closures in 2024
Over 7,300 US retail stores closed in 2024, a 57% increase from 2023, due to high inflation, increased online competition, and strategic errors by mid-sized chains; this follows a 2020 pandemic-related closure surge, impacting various retail sectors.
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56% Bias Score
Wall Street Projects Surge in Corporate Profits Amidst Economic Uncertainties
Wall Street forecasts a 9.4% surge in S&P 500 company profits for 2024, exceeding 1.4% growth in 2023, driven by a strong labor market and easing inflation; however, uncertainties remain due to potential policy shifts under the incoming Trump administration and the Federal Reserve's interest rate de...
Wall Street Projects Surge in Corporate Profits Amidst Economic Uncertainties
Wall Street forecasts a 9.4% surge in S&P 500 company profits for 2024, exceeding 1.4% growth in 2023, driven by a strong labor market and easing inflation; however, uncertainties remain due to potential policy shifts under the incoming Trump administration and the Federal Reserve's interest rate de...
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Rental Prices Soar 11.5% in 2024, Fueling Housing Crisis
Spain's average rental price increased by 11.5% in 2024, reaching €13.5 per square meter, with Madrid experiencing the highest rise at 16.4%, while a new index limits future increases to 2.2%.
Spanish Rental Prices Soar 11.5% in 2024, Fueling Housing Crisis
Spain's average rental price increased by 11.5% in 2024, reaching €13.5 per square meter, with Madrid experiencing the highest rise at 16.4%, while a new index limits future increases to 2.2%.
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48% Bias Score
Mortgage Rates Hit Six-Month High at Nearly 7%, Hampering Housing Market
Thirty-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged nearly 7% the week ending January 2, 2025, the highest level in six months, driven by rising 10-year Treasury yields despite recent Fed rate cuts, leading to decreased mortgage applications and persistent affordability challenges.
Mortgage Rates Hit Six-Month High at Nearly 7%, Hampering Housing Market
Thirty-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged nearly 7% the week ending January 2, 2025, the highest level in six months, driven by rising 10-year Treasury yields despite recent Fed rate cuts, leading to decreased mortgage applications and persistent affordability challenges.
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48% Bias Score
Moderate Stock Market Growth Predicted for 2025
Wall Street analysts forecast a 14.8% increase in the S&P 500 for 2025, driven by economic growth and a business-friendly administration, but warn of potential downsides from tariffs, inflation, and geopolitical risks.
Moderate Stock Market Growth Predicted for 2025
Wall Street analysts forecast a 14.8% increase in the S&P 500 for 2025, driven by economic growth and a business-friendly administration, but warn of potential downsides from tariffs, inflation, and geopolitical risks.
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32% Bias Score
Wall Street Forecasts 14.8% S\u0026P 500 Growth in 2025 Amidst Uncertainty
Wall Street analysts predict a 14.8% rise in the S\u0026P 500 in 2025, driven by economic growth and a business-friendly administration, but face uncertainties due to potential tariffs, inflation, and geopolitical risks.
Wall Street Forecasts 14.8% S\u0026P 500 Growth in 2025 Amidst Uncertainty
Wall Street analysts predict a 14.8% rise in the S\u0026P 500 in 2025, driven by economic growth and a business-friendly administration, but face uncertainties due to potential tariffs, inflation, and geopolitical risks.
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40% Bias Score
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