Lagarde Warns of US Trade Policy Risks to EU Economy
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned on Monday that US President-elect Donald Trump's trade policies could harm the EU economy, adding to concerns about slow growth and political instability in France. The ECB cut interest rates for the fourth time in 2024, anticipating weaker growth.
Lagarde Warns of US Trade Policy Risks to EU Economy
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned on Monday that US President-elect Donald Trump's trade policies could harm the EU economy, adding to concerns about slow growth and political instability in France. The ECB cut interest rates for the fourth time in 2024, anticipating weaker growth.
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36% Bias Score
Fed Expected to Cut Rates for Third Time This Year
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates for the third time this year on Wednesday, a move driven by a recent inflation slowdown and a desire to maintain employment levels despite an otherwise strong economy; however, upcoming trade policy changes could significantly alter this trajecto...
Fed Expected to Cut Rates for Third Time This Year
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates for the third time this year on Wednesday, a move driven by a recent inflation slowdown and a desire to maintain employment levels despite an otherwise strong economy; however, upcoming trade policy changes could significantly alter this trajecto...
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36% Bias Score
Milei's Success in Argentina vs. Lula's Economic Challenges in Brazil
After one year in office, Argentinan President Javier Milei has successfully reduced inflation and balanced the budget through austerity measures, while Brazil faces high inflation under President Lula due to excessive government spending; the contrast highlights differing approaches to economic sta...
Milei's Success in Argentina vs. Lula's Economic Challenges in Brazil
After one year in office, Argentinan President Javier Milei has successfully reduced inflation and balanced the budget through austerity measures, while Brazil faces high inflation under President Lula due to excessive government spending; the contrast highlights differing approaches to economic sta...
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56% Bias Score
Turkish Minimum Wage Erodes Amidst High Inflation
A DISK-AR report reveals that 8.5 million Turkish workers earn at or below the minimum wage; if inflation hits 44% in 2024, the minimum wage will lose 7,481 TL in purchasing power, falling below the poverty line by December.
Turkish Minimum Wage Erodes Amidst High Inflation
A DISK-AR report reveals that 8.5 million Turkish workers earn at or below the minimum wage; if inflation hits 44% in 2024, the minimum wage will lose 7,481 TL in purchasing power, falling below the poverty line by December.
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40% Bias Score
Fed to Slow Interest Rate Cuts Amid Persistent Inflation
The Federal Reserve is preparing to lower its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to around 4.3 percent, marking a shift from frequent cuts to a more measured approach due to persistent inflation despite recent economic growth and the uncertainty surrounding President-elect Trump's eco...
Fed to Slow Interest Rate Cuts Amid Persistent Inflation
The Federal Reserve is preparing to lower its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to around 4.3 percent, marking a shift from frequent cuts to a more measured approach due to persistent inflation despite recent economic growth and the uncertainty surrounding President-elect Trump's eco...
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36% Bias Score
Powell's Final Year: Navigating Economic Uncertainty
Jerome Powell, Federal Reserve chair, faces significant challenges in his final year, including managing inflation near the 2 percent target, navigating the impact of potential policy changes under the incoming Trump administration, and completing quantitative tightening. These tasks will require sk...
Powell's Final Year: Navigating Economic Uncertainty
Jerome Powell, Federal Reserve chair, faces significant challenges in his final year, including managing inflation near the 2 percent target, navigating the impact of potential policy changes under the incoming Trump administration, and completing quantitative tightening. These tasks will require sk...
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36% Bias Score
Fed to Slow Interest Rate Cuts, Limiting Relief for Borrowers
The Federal Reserve will likely slow its interest rate cuts in 2025 to two or three, providing limited relief to consumers facing high borrowing costs; this cautious approach reflects stronger economic growth and persistent inflation above the Fed's target, further complicated by uncertainties surro...
Fed to Slow Interest Rate Cuts, Limiting Relief for Borrowers
The Federal Reserve will likely slow its interest rate cuts in 2025 to two or three, providing limited relief to consumers facing high borrowing costs; this cautious approach reflects stronger economic growth and persistent inflation above the Fed's target, further complicated by uncertainties surro...
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44% Bias Score
Fed Cuts Interest Rate by Quarter Point, Signals Shift in Monetary Policy
The Federal Reserve announced a quarter-point cut to its benchmark interest rate, lowering it from approximately 4.6% to 4.3%, following previous cuts in September and November; this signals a potential shift to less frequent rate reductions in 2025 due to persistent inflation and strong economic gr...
Fed Cuts Interest Rate by Quarter Point, Signals Shift in Monetary Policy
The Federal Reserve announced a quarter-point cut to its benchmark interest rate, lowering it from approximately 4.6% to 4.3%, following previous cuts in September and November; this signals a potential shift to less frequent rate reductions in 2025 due to persistent inflation and strong economic gr...
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48% Bias Score
German Election: Economy Takes Center Stage Amidst Ukraine War Concerns
Germany's upcoming February election is dominated by economic anxieties fueled by the war in Ukraine, with all major parties focusing on income, jobs, and economic recovery in their platforms, reflecting public opinion.
German Election: Economy Takes Center Stage Amidst Ukraine War Concerns
Germany's upcoming February election is dominated by economic anxieties fueled by the war in Ukraine, with all major parties focusing on income, jobs, and economic recovery in their platforms, reflecting public opinion.
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36% Bias Score
Fed Expected to Cut Interest Rates for Third Time This Year
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates for the third time this year on Wednesday, aiming to recalibrate monetary policy amidst a resilient economy but with inflation's progress to the 2% target appearing stalled. The decision follows recent comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell signal...
Fed Expected to Cut Interest Rates for Third Time This Year
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates for the third time this year on Wednesday, aiming to recalibrate monetary policy amidst a resilient economy but with inflation's progress to the 2% target appearing stalled. The decision follows recent comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell signal...
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40% Bias Score
SNB Cuts Interest Rate by 0.5 Percentage Points to Combat Deflation
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) unexpectedly slashed its key interest rate by 0.5 percentage points to 0.5 percent on Thursday, exceeding market forecasts to combat deflationary pressures fueled by the strong Swiss franc and weak inflation.
SNB Cuts Interest Rate by 0.5 Percentage Points to Combat Deflation
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) unexpectedly slashed its key interest rate by 0.5 percentage points to 0.5 percent on Thursday, exceeding market forecasts to combat deflationary pressures fueled by the strong Swiss franc and weak inflation.
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44% Bias Score
Bitcoin Surges Past \$106,000 Amidst Trump Policies and Fed Rate Uncertainty
Bitcoin's price exceeded \$106,000, driven by President Trump's pro-bitcoin policies, Elon Musk's U.S. dollar skepticism, and fears of Russia acquiring significant bitcoin reserves; the Federal Reserve faces pressure to cut interest rates despite inflation, raising stagflation concerns.
Bitcoin Surges Past \$106,000 Amidst Trump Policies and Fed Rate Uncertainty
Bitcoin's price exceeded \$106,000, driven by President Trump's pro-bitcoin policies, Elon Musk's U.S. dollar skepticism, and fears of Russia acquiring significant bitcoin reserves; the Federal Reserve faces pressure to cut interest rates despite inflation, raising stagflation concerns.
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48% Bias Score