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German Welfare Payments Surge by €4 Billion Amid Rising Shoplifting
Germany's 2024 welfare payments totaled €46.9 billion, a €4 billion increase largely due to inflation adjustments and refugee influxes; concurrently, retailers report €3 billion in shoplifting losses, highlighting economic pressures and potential societal strain.
German Welfare Payments Surge by €4 Billion Amid Rising Shoplifting
Germany's 2024 welfare payments totaled €46.9 billion, a €4 billion increase largely due to inflation adjustments and refugee influxes; concurrently, retailers report €3 billion in shoplifting losses, highlighting economic pressures and potential societal strain.
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44% Bias Score
US Job Growth Plummets, Inflation Rises Amid Tariff Uncertainty
July's US job growth significantly underperformed expectations at 73,000, with downward revisions reducing the previous two months' job growth by 258,000; unemployment rose to 4.2%, while inflation, linked to tariffs, continues to increase, impacting consumer spending and business investment.
US Job Growth Plummets, Inflation Rises Amid Tariff Uncertainty
July's US job growth significantly underperformed expectations at 73,000, with downward revisions reducing the previous two months' job growth by 258,000; unemployment rose to 4.2%, while inflation, linked to tariffs, continues to increase, impacting consumer spending and business investment.
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56% Bias Score
Weak July Jobs Report Undermines Fed's Rate-Holding Decision
The Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady was contradicted by the July jobs report showing only 73,000 jobs added and a 4.2% unemployment rate, prompting internal dissent and raising concerns about a potential policy miscalculation.
Weak July Jobs Report Undermines Fed's Rate-Holding Decision
The Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady was contradicted by the July jobs report showing only 73,000 jobs added and a 4.2% unemployment rate, prompting internal dissent and raising concerns about a potential policy miscalculation.
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52% Bias Score
Weak Job Growth and Rising Inflation Cast Shadow on US Economic Outlook
This week's US economic data revealed a mixed picture: 3% GDP growth in Q2, but weak job growth (85,000 jobs added per month) and rising inflation (PCE at 2.6%) due to increased tariffs exceeding 18%, potentially costing the average household $2,400 annually.
Weak Job Growth and Rising Inflation Cast Shadow on US Economic Outlook
This week's US economic data revealed a mixed picture: 3% GDP growth in Q2, but weak job growth (85,000 jobs added per month) and rising inflation (PCE at 2.6%) due to increased tariffs exceeding 18%, potentially costing the average household $2,400 annually.
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40% Bias Score
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amidst Inflation Concerns and Trump Pressure
The US Federal Reserve maintained its target federal funds rate at 4.25-4.5 percent on Wednesday, despite pressure from the Trump administration to lower rates, citing concerns about inflation and economic uncertainty; a 9-2 vote reflects internal disagreement.
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amidst Inflation Concerns and Trump Pressure
The US Federal Reserve maintained its target federal funds rate at 4.25-4.5 percent on Wednesday, despite pressure from the Trump administration to lower rates, citing concerns about inflation and economic uncertainty; a 9-2 vote reflects internal disagreement.
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52% Bias Score
Russian Utility Tariff Hikes Spark Public Outrage
Starting July 1st, Russian utility tariffs increased by an average of 11.9%, reaching up to 24% in some regions, prompting the Fair Russia party to call for government intervention due to insufficient improvements despite rising costs and widespread infrastructure decay.
Russian Utility Tariff Hikes Spark Public Outrage
Starting July 1st, Russian utility tariffs increased by an average of 11.9%, reaching up to 24% in some regions, prompting the Fair Russia party to call for government intervention due to insufficient improvements despite rising costs and widespread infrastructure decay.
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60% Bias Score
Critique of the Federal Reserve's Price Stability Mandate
This article critiques the Federal Reserve's price stability mandate, arguing that it's based on flawed economic theory and ignores the complexities of global supply chains. The author contends that falling prices signal economic growth, not necessarily inflation.
Critique of the Federal Reserve's Price Stability Mandate
This article critiques the Federal Reserve's price stability mandate, arguing that it's based on flawed economic theory and ignores the complexities of global supply chains. The author contends that falling prices signal economic growth, not necessarily inflation.
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60% Bias Score
Fed Faces Internal Dissent After Weak July Jobs Report
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady despite July's weak jobs report (73,000 jobs added, unemployment at 4.2%), creating internal dissent and raising questions about the accuracy of the Fed's labor market assessment.
Fed Faces Internal Dissent After Weak July Jobs Report
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady despite July's weak jobs report (73,000 jobs added, unemployment at 4.2%), creating internal dissent and raising questions about the accuracy of the Fed's labor market assessment.
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56% Bias Score
US Tariffs Cause Inflationary Spike in Consumer Goods
US President Trump's new tariffs on imports from China, Vietnam, and other countries are causing prices of electronics, clothing, and other goods to rise, with economists predicting significant price increases in the short and long term.
US Tariffs Cause Inflationary Spike in Consumer Goods
US President Trump's new tariffs on imports from China, Vietnam, and other countries are causing prices of electronics, clothing, and other goods to rise, with economists predicting significant price increases in the short and long term.
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40% Bias Score
Berlin's Iconic Gay Club SchwuZ Declares Bankruptcy
Germany's oldest gay nightclub, SchwuZ in Berlin, declared bankruptcy after nearly 50 years, citing a monthly deficit of €30,000-€60,000 due to inflation, changing party culture, and management issues, impacting Berlin's LGBTQ+ scene.
Berlin's Iconic Gay Club SchwuZ Declares Bankruptcy
Germany's oldest gay nightclub, SchwuZ in Berlin, declared bankruptcy after nearly 50 years, citing a monthly deficit of €30,000-€60,000 due to inflation, changing party culture, and management issues, impacting Berlin's LGBTQ+ scene.
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32% Bias Score
U.S. Housing Market Shifts to Buyer's Market Amidst Rising Mortgage Rates
Higher mortgage rates and increased housing inventory are shifting the U.S. housing market from seller- to buyer-advantage, impacting affordability and buyeseller dynamics across major metro areas, particularly in the South, while homebuilders offer incentives to stimulate sales.
U.S. Housing Market Shifts to Buyer's Market Amidst Rising Mortgage Rates
Higher mortgage rates and increased housing inventory are shifting the U.S. housing market from seller- to buyer-advantage, impacting affordability and buyeseller dynamics across major metro areas, particularly in the South, while homebuilders offer incentives to stimulate sales.
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44% Bias Score
Major Companies Raise Prices Amidst Tariff Increases
Hershey, Procter & Gamble, and Mondelēz are raising prices due to tariffs and rising ingredient costs, impacting popular consumer goods and potentially leading to higher inflation; the personal consumption expenditures price index rose 2.6% year-over-year.
Major Companies Raise Prices Amidst Tariff Increases
Hershey, Procter & Gamble, and Mondelēz are raising prices due to tariffs and rising ingredient costs, impacting popular consumer goods and potentially leading to higher inflation; the personal consumption expenditures price index rose 2.6% year-over-year.
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48% Bias Score
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