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Tariff Fears Drive US Consumer Spending Surge
Fueled by tariff fears, US consumer spending jumped 0.7% in March 2019, the largest monthly gain in over two years, driven by durable goods purchases, particularly automobiles; however, this surge might precede a period of economic uncertainty.
Tariff Fears Drive US Consumer Spending Surge
Fueled by tariff fears, US consumer spending jumped 0.7% in March 2019, the largest monthly gain in over two years, driven by durable goods purchases, particularly automobiles; however, this surge might precede a period of economic uncertainty.
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40% Bias Score
Tariff Fears Drive US Consumer Spending Surge in March
Fueled by tariff fears, US consumer spending jumped 0.7% in March 2019, the largest monthly increase in over two years, driven by strong durable goods purchases, particularly automobiles, despite slowing inflation and concerns about future economic impacts of President Trump's policies.
Tariff Fears Drive US Consumer Spending Surge in March
Fueled by tariff fears, US consumer spending jumped 0.7% in March 2019, the largest monthly increase in over two years, driven by strong durable goods purchases, particularly automobiles, despite slowing inflation and concerns about future economic impacts of President Trump's policies.
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56% Bias Score
McDonald's Q1 Sales Drop Reflects Weakening Consumer Spending
McDonald's reported a 1% global comparable sales decline in Q1 2025, driven by reduced US spending (-3.6%) among lower- and middle-income consumers due to inflation and economic uncertainty, despite efforts to boost demand with value meals.
McDonald's Q1 Sales Drop Reflects Weakening Consumer Spending
McDonald's reported a 1% global comparable sales decline in Q1 2025, driven by reduced US spending (-3.6%) among lower- and middle-income consumers due to inflation and economic uncertainty, despite efforts to boost demand with value meals.
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40% Bias Score
FOMC to Maintain Interest Rates, but June Cut Likely Amidst Tariff Uncertainty
The Federal Open Market Committee will announce interest rates on May 7, with markets expecting rates to remain at 4.25%-4.5%, but anticipating a potential cut in June due to economic uncertainty from tariffs, despite robust job growth and inflation above the target.
FOMC to Maintain Interest Rates, but June Cut Likely Amidst Tariff Uncertainty
The Federal Open Market Committee will announce interest rates on May 7, with markets expecting rates to remain at 4.25%-4.5%, but anticipating a potential cut in June due to economic uncertainty from tariffs, despite robust job growth and inflation above the target.
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36% Bias Score
Modified Auto Tariffs: Billions in Costs Remain for Industry and Consumers
Despite a purported reprieve, the auto industry faces billions in tariffs and higher consumer prices due to President Trump's modified import tariff policy; a 25% tariff on imported vehicles remains, although an offset mechanism is available for U.S.-assembled vehicles meeting specific content requi...
Modified Auto Tariffs: Billions in Costs Remain for Industry and Consumers
Despite a purported reprieve, the auto industry faces billions in tariffs and higher consumer prices due to President Trump's modified import tariff policy; a 25% tariff on imported vehicles remains, although an offset mechanism is available for U.S.-assembled vehicles meeting specific content requi...
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Unfulfilled Tip Tax Promise Leaves Vegas Workers Struggling
President Trump's campaign promise to eliminate taxes on tips for hospitality workers in Las Vegas, where 365,000 are employed in the sector, remains unfulfilled 100 days into his second term, despite bipartisan bills in Congress and the potential for funding through tariff revenue.
Trump's Unfulfilled Tip Tax Promise Leaves Vegas Workers Struggling
President Trump's campaign promise to eliminate taxes on tips for hospitality workers in Las Vegas, where 365,000 are employed in the sector, remains unfulfilled 100 days into his second term, despite bipartisan bills in Congress and the potential for funding through tariff revenue.
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44% Bias Score
Tech Giants' Strong Earnings Boost Wall Street Amid Economic Uncertainty
Microsoft and Meta's unexpectedly strong first-quarter earnings fueled a surge on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq experiencing significant gains despite economic uncertainty and mixed signals.
Tech Giants' Strong Earnings Boost Wall Street Amid Economic Uncertainty
Microsoft and Meta's unexpectedly strong first-quarter earnings fueled a surge on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq experiencing significant gains despite economic uncertainty and mixed signals.
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44% Bias Score
Dollar Rises on Hawkish Fed Expectations Despite Weak US Economic Data
The US dollar index (DXY00) rose 0.24% on Wednesday due to increased liquidity demand from a stock market slump and hawkish Fed policy expectations after stronger-than-expected core PCE price index data; however, weaker-than-expected US economic growth and employment data limited gains.
Dollar Rises on Hawkish Fed Expectations Despite Weak US Economic Data
The US dollar index (DXY00) rose 0.24% on Wednesday due to increased liquidity demand from a stock market slump and hawkish Fed policy expectations after stronger-than-expected core PCE price index data; however, weaker-than-expected US economic growth and employment data limited gains.
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32% Bias Score
US Economy Contracts Amidst Trump's Tariff-Driven Import Surge
The US economy contracted by 0.3 percent in Q1 2024, primarily due to a 41.3 percent surge in imports driven by pre-emptive stockpiling ahead of Trump's tariffs, outweighing a 1.8 percent rise in consumer spending and a government spending decrease exceeding 5 percent, impacting GDP calculations and...
US Economy Contracts Amidst Trump's Tariff-Driven Import Surge
The US economy contracted by 0.3 percent in Q1 2024, primarily due to a 41.3 percent surge in imports driven by pre-emptive stockpiling ahead of Trump's tariffs, outweighing a 1.8 percent rise in consumer spending and a government spending decrease exceeding 5 percent, impacting GDP calculations and...
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60% Bias Score
McDonald's US Sales Plunge 3.6% Amidst Economic Uncertainty
McDonald's US same-store sales plummeted 3.6% in Q1 2025, the steepest drop since June 2020, due to rising prices, economic uncertainty, and the impact of recent tariffs, coinciding with a 0.3% US economic contraction.
McDonald's US Sales Plunge 3.6% Amidst Economic Uncertainty
McDonald's US same-store sales plummeted 3.6% in Q1 2025, the steepest drop since June 2020, due to rising prices, economic uncertainty, and the impact of recent tariffs, coinciding with a 0.3% US economic contraction.
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40% Bias Score
Colombia Cuts Interest Rate to 9.25% Amidst Inflation and Growth Concerns
Colombia's Banco de la República lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 9.25% on July 19, 2024, a decision reflecting a compromise between controlling inflation (currently at 5.1%) and supporting economic growth projected at 2.5% for Q1 2024, despite concerns about global economic...
Colombia Cuts Interest Rate to 9.25% Amidst Inflation and Growth Concerns
Colombia's Banco de la República lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 9.25% on July 19, 2024, a decision reflecting a compromise between controlling inflation (currently at 5.1%) and supporting economic growth projected at 2.5% for Q1 2024, despite concerns about global economic...
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Housing Prices Surge 35% in a Decade, Exceeding Inflation
Spanish housing prices increased by 35% in the last decade, reaching €1,972 per square meter by the end of 2024, exceeding the 24% rise in the general CPI, while prices of protected housing rose only 6.3%. This surge, driven by increased demand, challenges household affordability.
Spanish Housing Prices Surge 35% in a Decade, Exceeding Inflation
Spanish housing prices increased by 35% in the last decade, reaching €1,972 per square meter by the end of 2024, exceeding the 24% rise in the general CPI, while prices of protected housing rose only 6.3%. This surge, driven by increased demand, challenges household affordability.
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48% Bias Score
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