Retail Profits Soar, While Worker Wages Stagnate
Australian retail sector gross operating profits have increased sixfold since 2001, while retail wages have risen by less than half that amount, leaving low-paid workers struggling with inflation and creating an imbalance of bargaining power between employers and employees.
Retail Profits Soar, While Worker Wages Stagnate
Australian retail sector gross operating profits have increased sixfold since 2001, while retail wages have risen by less than half that amount, leaving low-paid workers struggling with inflation and creating an imbalance of bargaining power between employers and employees.
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40% Bias Score
Global Stock Markets Face 2025 Challenges and Opportunities
Global stock markets hit record highs in 2024 due to the AI boom and economic recovery; however, 2025 presents challenges including rising sovereign debt, trade tensions, and potential shifts in market leadership, alongside opportunities from M&A activity and IPOs.
Global Stock Markets Face 2025 Challenges and Opportunities
Global stock markets hit record highs in 2024 due to the AI boom and economic recovery; however, 2025 presents challenges including rising sovereign debt, trade tensions, and potential shifts in market leadership, alongside opportunities from M&A activity and IPOs.
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48% Bias Score
Low-Income Americans Face Continued Economic Hardship Amidst Inflation and Tariff Threats
Chiugo Akujuobi, a 26-year-old college graduate, is living below the poverty line after fleeing her home due to transphobia, highlighting the ongoing economic struggles faced by many low-income Americans amid easing inflation, but with potential future tariff increases threatening further hardship.
Low-Income Americans Face Continued Economic Hardship Amidst Inflation and Tariff Threats
Chiugo Akujuobi, a 26-year-old college graduate, is living below the poverty line after fleeing her home due to transphobia, highlighting the ongoing economic struggles faced by many low-income Americans amid easing inflation, but with potential future tariff increases threatening further hardship.
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32% Bias Score
2024 Bankruptcy Wave: Inflation, Shifting Trends Trigger Over 14,000 Job Losses
In 2024, decreased consumer spending due to inflation and evolving trends led to at least 19 company bankruptcies, resulting in over 14,000 job cuts and more than 7,100 store closures, impacting various sectors including retail, restaurants, and home goods.
2024 Bankruptcy Wave: Inflation, Shifting Trends Trigger Over 14,000 Job Losses
In 2024, decreased consumer spending due to inflation and evolving trends led to at least 19 company bankruptcies, resulting in over 14,000 job cuts and more than 7,100 store closures, impacting various sectors including retail, restaurants, and home goods.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Holds Interest Rate Amid High Inflation
The Russian Central Bank surprisingly held its key interest rate at 21 percent, defying expectations of a further increase to combat 11 percent inflation, following President Putin's call for a balanced approach, despite concerns about the negative impact of high interest rates on businesses and con...
Russia Holds Interest Rate Amid High Inflation
The Russian Central Bank surprisingly held its key interest rate at 21 percent, defying expectations of a further increase to combat 11 percent inflation, following President Putin's call for a balanced approach, despite concerns about the negative impact of high interest rates on businesses and con...
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40% Bias Score
Russia Holds Interest Rates Amid High Inflation
The Russian Central Bank unexpectedly maintained its key interest rate at 21 percent, following President Putin's recommendation, despite high inflation (11 percent) and expectations of a rate increase to 23 percent; the decision aims to evaluate the economy's response to previous rate hikes before ...
Russia Holds Interest Rates Amid High Inflation
The Russian Central Bank unexpectedly maintained its key interest rate at 21 percent, following President Putin's recommendation, despite high inflation (11 percent) and expectations of a rate increase to 23 percent; the decision aims to evaluate the economy's response to previous rate hikes before ...
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40% Bias Score
Milei's First Year: Inflation Down, Poverty Up, Popularity Stable
President Milei's first year in office saw Argentina grapple with 50% poverty, 18% indigence, and deep recession, yet his popularity persists due to inflation reduction (from 12.8% to 2.4%), support from the informal economy, and a fragmented opposition.
Milei's First Year: Inflation Down, Poverty Up, Popularity Stable
President Milei's first year in office saw Argentina grapple with 50% poverty, 18% indigence, and deep recession, yet his popularity persists due to inflation reduction (from 12.8% to 2.4%), support from the informal economy, and a fragmented opposition.
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56% Bias Score
2024 Bankruptcy Wave: Inflation and Shifting Trends Hit Retail Hard
In 2024, decreased consumer spending due to inflation and evolving trends caused at least 19 companies, including Big Lots, Party City, and Red Lobster, to file for bankruptcy, resulting in over 14,000 job losses and more than 7,100 store closures by November.
2024 Bankruptcy Wave: Inflation and Shifting Trends Hit Retail Hard
In 2024, decreased consumer spending due to inflation and evolving trends caused at least 19 companies, including Big Lots, Party City, and Red Lobster, to file for bankruptcy, resulting in over 14,000 job losses and more than 7,100 store closures by November.
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40% Bias Score
Spain's Resilient Economy Faces Mounting Debt and Global Uncertainties
Despite global headwinds, Spain's economy has shown unexpected resilience, with GDP growth exceeding expectations since 2022, driven by strong consumption, exports (up 21.3%), and a healthy private sector; however, high public debt and global uncertainties pose significant long-term risks.
Spain's Resilient Economy Faces Mounting Debt and Global Uncertainties
Despite global headwinds, Spain's economy has shown unexpected resilience, with GDP growth exceeding expectations since 2022, driven by strong consumption, exports (up 21.3%), and a healthy private sector; however, high public debt and global uncertainties pose significant long-term risks.
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48% Bias Score
MÜSİAD Predicts Turkish Central Bank Interest Rate Cut in December
MÜSİAD President Mahmut Asmalı anticipates a Turkish Central Bank interest rate cut in December, due to the current policy's failure to curb demand from higher-income groups while suppressing lower-income groups' spending, thus worsening income inequality and fueling inflation.
MÜSİAD Predicts Turkish Central Bank Interest Rate Cut in December
MÜSİAD President Mahmut Asmalı anticipates a Turkish Central Bank interest rate cut in December, due to the current policy's failure to curb demand from higher-income groups while suppressing lower-income groups' spending, thus worsening income inequality and fueling inflation.
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40% Bias Score
Food Banks in Germany Face Crisis Amidst Rising Food Insecurity
Due to increased food and rent prices and high inflation, 40 percent of German food banks have temporarily stopped accepting new clients or introduced waiting lists, impacting 1.6 million people who rely on food donations; the German government is urged to address systemic poverty.
Food Banks in Germany Face Crisis Amidst Rising Food Insecurity
Due to increased food and rent prices and high inflation, 40 percent of German food banks have temporarily stopped accepting new clients or introduced waiting lists, impacting 1.6 million people who rely on food donations; the German government is urged to address systemic poverty.
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40% Bias Score
Starbucks Baristas Strike Over Wages and Working Conditions
Starbucks baristas in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle began a five-day strike on Friday, citing unfair labor practices, insufficient wages ($21/hour), and inadequate staffing; the union representing them, Starbucks Workers United, says the action could escalate to hundreds of stores by Christmas E...
Starbucks Baristas Strike Over Wages and Working Conditions
Starbucks baristas in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle began a five-day strike on Friday, citing unfair labor practices, insufficient wages ($21/hour), and inadequate staffing; the union representing them, Starbucks Workers United, says the action could escalate to hundreds of stores by Christmas E...
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40% Bias Score