UK Retail Job Losses Surge to 169,395 in 2024
The UK retail sector experienced a significant increase in job losses in 2024, with 169,395 positions lost due to business failures and cost-cutting, exceeding the 2020 pandemic levels, and is predicted to worsen in 2025.
UK Retail Job Losses Surge to 169,395 in 2024
The UK retail sector experienced a significant increase in job losses in 2024, with 169,395 positions lost due to business failures and cost-cutting, exceeding the 2020 pandemic levels, and is predicted to worsen in 2025.
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40% Bias Score
U.S. Stock Market Predicted to Decline in Early 2025 Due to Eight Factors
The U.S. stock market's 2024 rise, exceeding company earnings and economic fundamentals, is unsustainable and is expected to decline in early 2025 due to eight factors: outpacing earnings, bond market break, inflation, falling homebuilder stocks, U.S. government fiscal issues, global conflicts, clim...
U.S. Stock Market Predicted to Decline in Early 2025 Due to Eight Factors
The U.S. stock market's 2024 rise, exceeding company earnings and economic fundamentals, is unsustainable and is expected to decline in early 2025 due to eight factors: outpacing earnings, bond market break, inflation, falling homebuilder stocks, U.S. government fiscal issues, global conflicts, clim...
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48% Bias Score
Labour's Flight Tax Hike to Cost Families £400
Labour's proposed increase to Air Passenger Duty will significantly increase airfare costs for families, with a family of four's trip to Florida costing an extra £400, impacting millions of holidaymakers and the travel industry.
Labour's Flight Tax Hike to Cost Families £400
Labour's proposed increase to Air Passenger Duty will significantly increase airfare costs for families, with a family of four's trip to Florida costing an extra £400, impacting millions of holidaymakers and the travel industry.
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56% Bias Score
Japan Inflation Rises, Record Budget Approved Amidst Nissan-Honda Merger Talks
Japan's Tokyo inflation hit 3% in November, exceeding expectations; a new record budget of $732 billion was approved, while bond issuance is restricted; Nissan and Honda are in merger talks.
Japan Inflation Rises, Record Budget Approved Amidst Nissan-Honda Merger Talks
Japan's Tokyo inflation hit 3% in November, exceeding expectations; a new record budget of $732 billion was approved, while bond issuance is restricted; Nissan and Honda are in merger talks.
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36% Bias Score
Russian Inflation Forces Holiday Spending Cuts
Inflation in Russia is forcing many to cut back on holiday spending as prices of essential food items like butter, potatoes, and chicken have risen sharply, impacting lower-income families and increasing the cost of Christmas celebrations.
Russian Inflation Forces Holiday Spending Cuts
Inflation in Russia is forcing many to cut back on holiday spending as prices of essential food items like butter, potatoes, and chicken have risen sharply, impacting lower-income families and increasing the cost of Christmas celebrations.
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24% Bias Score
Gold Prices Hit Record High Amidst Inflation and Geopolitical Uncertainty
Gold prices reached a record high of $2,790.07 per ounce in October 2024, driven by a 27% price increase due to inflation, geopolitical instability, and its inverse relationship with the U.S. dollar.
Gold Prices Hit Record High Amidst Inflation and Geopolitical Uncertainty
Gold prices reached a record high of $2,790.07 per ounce in October 2024, driven by a 27% price increase due to inflation, geopolitical instability, and its inverse relationship with the U.S. dollar.
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44% Bias Score
US Productivity Surge Fuels Economic Growth Amidst Cooling Job Market
US productivity is surging, at least 2% quarterly growth this year, fueling strong economic growth despite easing inflation and a cooling job market; this contrasts with slower growth in Europe and Canada, partially attributed to pandemic-era government support and resulting business adaptations.
US Productivity Surge Fuels Economic Growth Amidst Cooling Job Market
US productivity is surging, at least 2% quarterly growth this year, fueling strong economic growth despite easing inflation and a cooling job market; this contrasts with slower growth in Europe and Canada, partially attributed to pandemic-era government support and resulting business adaptations.
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36% Bias Score
NRW Public Transit Ticket Prices to Increase in 2025
Public transportation ticket prices in North Rhine-Westphalia will rise by an average of 5.5% (VRR), 5.9% (VRS), and 5.75% (AVV) in 2025 due to increased energy, personnel, and material costs; the Deutschlandticket will increase by 18% to €58; only WestfalenTarif is not raising prices immediately.
NRW Public Transit Ticket Prices to Increase in 2025
Public transportation ticket prices in North Rhine-Westphalia will rise by an average of 5.5% (VRR), 5.9% (VRS), and 5.75% (AVV) in 2025 due to increased energy, personnel, and material costs; the Deutschlandticket will increase by 18% to €58; only WestfalenTarif is not raising prices immediately.
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36% Bias Score
U.S. Homelessness Rises 18% in 2024 Amidst Housing Crisis and Natural Disasters
A new report reveals an 18% increase in U.S. homelessness in 2024, impacting over 771,000 people, with families experiencing the largest surge (39%), while veterans saw an 8% decrease; the rise is linked to the affordable housing crisis, inflation, natural disasters, and immigration.
U.S. Homelessness Rises 18% in 2024 Amidst Housing Crisis and Natural Disasters
A new report reveals an 18% increase in U.S. homelessness in 2024, impacting over 771,000 people, with families experiencing the largest surge (39%), while veterans saw an 8% decrease; the rise is linked to the affordable housing crisis, inflation, natural disasters, and immigration.
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24% Bias Score
Fed's Slower Rate Cut Projection Impacts Borrowers, Benefits Savers
The Federal Reserve's revised forecast projects fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than previously expected, resulting in higher interest rates for longer, impacting consumer borrowing costs and savings returns differently; higher yields benefit savers in high-yield accounts, while increasing borrowin...
Fed's Slower Rate Cut Projection Impacts Borrowers, Benefits Savers
The Federal Reserve's revised forecast projects fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than previously expected, resulting in higher interest rates for longer, impacting consumer borrowing costs and savings returns differently; higher yields benefit savers in high-yield accounts, while increasing borrowin...
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36% Bias Score
Mixed Market Signals: Stock Gains Despite Oversold Market, Strong Investment Inflows
The final full trading week of 2024 shows mixed market trends with U.S. stock indices poised for weekly gains despite lower futures; global stock funds saw significant inflows last week; and Netflix's successful NFL streaming debut highlights major media landscape implications.
Mixed Market Signals: Stock Gains Despite Oversold Market, Strong Investment Inflows
The final full trading week of 2024 shows mixed market trends with U.S. stock indices poised for weekly gains despite lower futures; global stock funds saw significant inflows last week; and Netflix's successful NFL streaming debut highlights major media landscape implications.
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36% Bias Score
Record Corporate Profits Drive 2024 Stock Market Growth, but 2025 Risks Remain
The stock market's rise in 2024 is fueled by record corporate profits and margins, with technology companies like Nvidia leading the way; however, risks remain in 2025 due to potential policy errors by the Trump administration and the Federal Reserve.
Record Corporate Profits Drive 2024 Stock Market Growth, but 2025 Risks Remain
The stock market's rise in 2024 is fueled by record corporate profits and margins, with technology companies like Nvidia leading the way; however, risks remain in 2025 due to potential policy errors by the Trump administration and the Federal Reserve.
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48% Bias Score