UK Retail Sales Underwhelm in November Despite Black Friday
UK retail sales rose a smaller-than-expected 0.2% in November, despite Black Friday discounts, due to a sharp drop in clothing sales and tough trading conditions; sales remain below pre-pandemic levels.
UK Retail Sales Underwhelm in November Despite Black Friday
UK retail sales rose a smaller-than-expected 0.2% in November, despite Black Friday discounts, due to a sharp drop in clothing sales and tough trading conditions; sales remain below pre-pandemic levels.
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20% Bias Score
Spain Unveils New Rental Index to Curb Excessive Rent Increases
Spain's National Statistics Institute (INE) and Ministry of Housing launched a new rental index on December 31st, 2023, to limit annual rent increases based on a formula considering CPI, core inflation, and long-term growth expectations, as mandated by the Housing Law to protect tenants from excessi...
Spain Unveils New Rental Index to Curb Excessive Rent Increases
Spain's National Statistics Institute (INE) and Ministry of Housing launched a new rental index on December 31st, 2023, to limit annual rent increases based on a formula considering CPI, core inflation, and long-term growth expectations, as mandated by the Housing Law to protect tenants from excessi...
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36% Bias Score
Fed Cuts Rates, Signals Pause Amid Inflation Concerns
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates to a range of 4.25-4.5 percent on Wednesday, but signaled a likely pause to further reductions due to persistent inflation and low unemployment, projecting only two more quarter-point cuts by the end of 2025.
Fed Cuts Rates, Signals Pause Amid Inflation Concerns
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates to a range of 4.25-4.5 percent on Wednesday, but signaled a likely pause to further reductions due to persistent inflation and low unemployment, projecting only two more quarter-point cuts by the end of 2025.
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36% Bias Score
Fed Cuts Rates Despite Inflation Rise, Projects 2.1% Growth in 2025
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to a range of 4.25%-4.50% on Wednesday, despite recent inflation increases and internal dissent, aiming for a 'neutral' rate and projecting 2.1% growth in 2025 but inflation above 2% until at least 2026.
Fed Cuts Rates Despite Inflation Rise, Projects 2.1% Growth in 2025
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to a range of 4.25%-4.50% on Wednesday, despite recent inflation increases and internal dissent, aiming for a 'neutral' rate and projecting 2.1% growth in 2025 but inflation above 2% until at least 2026.
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32% Bias Score
Fed Cuts Rates, Signals Slower Pace of Cuts Amid Economic Uncertainty
The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to a range of 4.25% to 4.5% on Wednesday, signaling a slower pace of future cuts due to uncertainty surrounding the incoming Trump administration and higher inflation expectations; Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack dissented.
Fed Cuts Rates, Signals Slower Pace of Cuts Amid Economic Uncertainty
The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to a range of 4.25% to 4.5% on Wednesday, signaling a slower pace of future cuts due to uncertainty surrounding the incoming Trump administration and higher inflation expectations; Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack dissented.
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44% Bias Score
Fed Cuts Rates, but Signals Slower Cuts Ahead Amid Inflation Concerns
The Federal Reserve lowered US interest rates to 4.25-4.5 percent on December 19, 2025, a smaller cut than anticipated due to concerns over inflation and the impact of President Trump's economic policies; the Bank of England is expected to keep rates unchanged.
Fed Cuts Rates, but Signals Slower Cuts Ahead Amid Inflation Concerns
The Federal Reserve lowered US interest rates to 4.25-4.5 percent on December 19, 2025, a smaller cut than anticipated due to concerns over inflation and the impact of President Trump's economic policies; the Bank of England is expected to keep rates unchanged.
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52% Bias Score
German Potato Salad Price Surge Reflects Inflationary Pressures
In Germany, the average price of a four-serving potato salad increased by 4.6 percent from 2021 to 2023, reaching €7.29 for the mayonnaise version, reflecting wider inflationary pressures linked to the war in Ukraine and impacting consumer purchasing power.
German Potato Salad Price Surge Reflects Inflationary Pressures
In Germany, the average price of a four-serving potato salad increased by 4.6 percent from 2021 to 2023, reaching €7.29 for the mayonnaise version, reflecting wider inflationary pressures linked to the war in Ukraine and impacting consumer purchasing power.
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40% Bias Score
Spain Implements New Rental Index to Cap Annual Rent Increases
Spain's new annual rental increase index, effective January 1, 2025, will cap increases using the minimum of the CPI, underlying CPI, and a government-moderated long-term growth projection (2%), impacting all leases signed after May 25, 2023.
Spain Implements New Rental Index to Cap Annual Rent Increases
Spain's new annual rental increase index, effective January 1, 2025, will cap increases using the minimum of the CPI, underlying CPI, and a government-moderated long-term growth projection (2%), impacting all leases signed after May 25, 2023.
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32% Bias Score
Fed Cuts Rates Again, but Inflation Remains a Concern
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25 percent on Wednesday, its third cut since September, aiming to ease economic pressure while preserving the job market; however, inflation remains stubbornly above the central bank's 2% target and isn't expected to reach it until 2027.
Fed Cuts Rates Again, but Inflation Remains a Concern
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25 percent on Wednesday, its third cut since September, aiming to ease economic pressure while preserving the job market; however, inflation remains stubbornly above the central bank's 2% target and isn't expected to reach it until 2027.
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44% Bias Score
Fed Cuts Interest Rates Amid Inflation Concerns and Trump's Economic Plans
The US Federal Reserve lowered its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25-4.50 percent on Wednesday, its third rate cut this year, despite a recent slight rise in inflation and uncertainty caused by incoming President Trump's announced economic plans, including potential tariffs.
Fed Cuts Interest Rates Amid Inflation Concerns and Trump's Economic Plans
The US Federal Reserve lowered its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25-4.50 percent on Wednesday, its third rate cut this year, despite a recent slight rise in inflation and uncertainty caused by incoming President Trump's announced economic plans, including potential tariffs.
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40% Bias Score
Russia: New Law on Migrant Children, Moscow's Recruitment Shift, General's Death, and Economic Woes
In December 2024, Meduza reported on a new Russian law requiring migrant children to pass a Russian language test before school, potentially affecting 1% of schoolchildren; reduced military recruitment in Moscow due to sufficient recruits and equipment shortages; the killing of General Kirillov; and...
Russia: New Law on Migrant Children, Moscow's Recruitment Shift, General's Death, and Economic Woes
In December 2024, Meduza reported on a new Russian law requiring migrant children to pass a Russian language test before school, potentially affecting 1% of schoolchildren; reduced military recruitment in Moscow due to sufficient recruits and equipment shortages; the killing of General Kirillov; and...
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40% Bias Score
Retail Giants Warn of Price Hikes Due to Trump Tariffs
Costco and Best Buy executives warn of potential price hikes in 2024 due to President Trump's proposed tariffs on imported goods from China and Mexico, impacting various consumer products and potentially slowing economic growth.
Retail Giants Warn of Price Hikes Due to Trump Tariffs
Costco and Best Buy executives warn of potential price hikes in 2024 due to President Trump's proposed tariffs on imported goods from China and Mexico, impacting various consumer products and potentially slowing economic growth.
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40% Bias Score