Russia Proposes 100% Retail Markup Cap to Curb Inflation
Russian State Duma Deputy Mikhail Delagyin introduced a bill to cap retail markups at 100% of the producer or import price starting January 1, 2026, aiming to curb inflation driven by retail monopolies while allowing regional and product exceptions.
Russia Proposes 100% Retail Markup Cap to Curb Inflation
Russian State Duma Deputy Mikhail Delagyin introduced a bill to cap retail markups at 100% of the producer or import price starting January 1, 2026, aiming to curb inflation driven by retail monopolies while allowing regional and product exceptions.
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56% Bias Score
Australian Job Growth Fuels Inflation Debate Ahead of Election
In Australia, over 87 percent of job growth since March 2023 has been in public sectors like health and education, raising inflation concerns and becoming a key election issue, with economists and government officials offering differing perspectives.
Australian Job Growth Fuels Inflation Debate Ahead of Election
In Australia, over 87 percent of job growth since March 2023 has been in public sectors like health and education, raising inflation concerns and becoming a key election issue, with economists and government officials offering differing perspectives.
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64% Bias Score
Soaring Interest Payments on Russian Consumer Loans
Russian consumer loan interest payments increased by 8.5% in 2024, significantly higher than the previous year's 6.4%, driven by high interest rates and inflation, placing a strain on household finances despite the overall debt rising by 22.7% to 39.36 trillion rubles.
Soaring Interest Payments on Russian Consumer Loans
Russian consumer loan interest payments increased by 8.5% in 2024, significantly higher than the previous year's 6.4%, driven by high interest rates and inflation, placing a strain on household finances despite the overall debt rising by 22.7% to 39.36 trillion rubles.
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48% Bias Score
German Retail SMEs Face Severe Sales Crisis
German retail SMEs experienced significant sales drops in November (-1.1%) and December (-0.9%) 2023 compared to previous months, missing the usual Christmas sales boost, unlike the overall retail sector. December 2023 sales were 2.2% lower than in December 2022, following a 4.4% drop in December 20...
German Retail SMEs Face Severe Sales Crisis
German retail SMEs experienced significant sales drops in November (-1.1%) and December (-0.9%) 2023 compared to previous months, missing the usual Christmas sales boost, unlike the overall retail sector. December 2023 sales were 2.2% lower than in December 2022, following a 4.4% drop in December 20...
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44% Bias Score
US Oil Sanctions, Gas Halt Cripple Russia's Economy
The Russian economy, resilient for three years despite war and sanctions, faces a severe downturn in 2025 due to new US oil sanctions hitting major producers, a halt in gas transit through Ukraine, and internal economic policy discord; inflation exceeds 10 percent while the central bank interest rat...
US Oil Sanctions, Gas Halt Cripple Russia's Economy
The Russian economy, resilient for three years despite war and sanctions, faces a severe downturn in 2025 due to new US oil sanctions hitting major producers, a halt in gas transit through Ukraine, and internal economic policy discord; inflation exceeds 10 percent while the central bank interest rat...
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48% Bias Score
Hamburg's Vattenfall Raises Electricity Prices by 8.9%
Vattenfall, Hamburg's primary electricity supplier, is increasing its basic electricity tariff by 8.9% starting April 1st, due to a 9% rise in network charges by Hamburger Energienetze and additional taxes. A household using 2,500 kWh annually will see a 9.82 euro monthly increase.
Hamburg's Vattenfall Raises Electricity Prices by 8.9%
Vattenfall, Hamburg's primary electricity supplier, is increasing its basic electricity tariff by 8.9% starting April 1st, due to a 9% rise in network charges by Hamburger Energienetze and additional taxes. A household using 2,500 kWh annually will see a 9.82 euro monthly increase.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Economic Policies to Diverge US and Eurozone Monetary Policy
Donald Trump's second term begins with an economic agenda including trade tariffs, tax cuts, and immigration restrictions, potentially impacting global growth, inflation, and interest rates, with the Eurozone's ECB likely to continue interest rate cuts while the US Fed may maintain or even increase ...
Trump's Economic Policies to Diverge US and Eurozone Monetary Policy
Donald Trump's second term begins with an economic agenda including trade tariffs, tax cuts, and immigration restrictions, potentially impacting global growth, inflation, and interest rates, with the Eurozone's ECB likely to continue interest rate cuts while the US Fed may maintain or even increase ...
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32% Bias Score
Trump's Election: Market Optimism vs. Economic Forecasts
The election of Donald Trump as US President has fueled optimism on Wall Street, despite economic models predicting a 9.7% GDP drop and 9.3% inflation due to his proposed deregulation, tariffs, and immigration policies; the strong dollar also creates challenges.
Trump's Election: Market Optimism vs. Economic Forecasts
The election of Donald Trump as US President has fueled optimism on Wall Street, despite economic models predicting a 9.7% GDP drop and 9.3% inflation due to his proposed deregulation, tariffs, and immigration policies; the strong dollar also creates challenges.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Inherits Strong Economy but Faces Inflation Challenge
Despite an overall economic improvement, December's 2.9% inflation rate remains above the Federal Reserve's target, posing a challenge for President-elect Trump, who has promised to lower energy and food costs, but whose immigration and trade policies may have unpredictable economic consequences.
Trump Inherits Strong Economy but Faces Inflation Challenge
Despite an overall economic improvement, December's 2.9% inflation rate remains above the Federal Reserve's target, posing a challenge for President-elect Trump, who has promised to lower energy and food costs, but whose immigration and trade policies may have unpredictable economic consequences.
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52% Bias Score
Austria's Central Bank Chief Sees No Immediate Economic Risks From Far-Right Government
Austria's central bank chief says there are no immediate economic risks from a potential far-right government, citing planned spending cuts and the EU's decision against opening an excessive deficit procedure, despite concerns in Brussels over the FPÖ's stance on Russia and Ukraine.
Austria's Central Bank Chief Sees No Immediate Economic Risks From Far-Right Government
Austria's central bank chief says there are no immediate economic risks from a potential far-right government, citing planned spending cuts and the EU's decision against opening an excessive deficit procedure, despite concerns in Brussels over the FPÖ's stance on Russia and Ukraine.
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44% Bias Score
Sharp Rise in Russian Utility Bills Amidst Labor Shortages and Funding Policies
Unexpectedly high January utility bills in several Russian regions, increasing by 800-2100 rubles in some cases, are attributed to extended billing cycles and retroactive adjustments, but also reflect rising labor costs and regional funding policies; increased late payment penalties add to financial...
Sharp Rise in Russian Utility Bills Amidst Labor Shortages and Funding Policies
Unexpectedly high January utility bills in several Russian regions, increasing by 800-2100 rubles in some cases, are attributed to extended billing cycles and retroactive adjustments, but also reflect rising labor costs and regional funding policies; increased late payment penalties add to financial...
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44% Bias Score
UK Housing Market Sees Record Seller Increase and Price Jump
Since Boxing Day, a record number of new sellers entered the UK housing market, resulting in a 1.7% average price increase to £366,189 and an 11% rise in sales agreed compared to the previous year, driven by falling interest rates, despite affordability concerns.
UK Housing Market Sees Record Seller Increase and Price Jump
Since Boxing Day, a record number of new sellers entered the UK housing market, resulting in a 1.7% average price increase to £366,189 and an 11% rise in sales agreed compared to the previous year, driven by falling interest rates, despite affordability concerns.
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36% Bias Score