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EBRD Lowers 2025 Growth Forecast to 3.2 Percent Amidst Global Uncertainty
The EBRD lowered its 2025 growth forecast to 3.2 percent due to weak external demand, conflicts, slow reforms, and trade uncertainties, with the most significant declines in Central and Eastern Europe (2.7 percent) and Southeastern Europe (2.1 percent).
EBRD Lowers 2025 Growth Forecast to 3.2 Percent Amidst Global Uncertainty
The EBRD lowered its 2025 growth forecast to 3.2 percent due to weak external demand, conflicts, slow reforms, and trade uncertainties, with the most significant declines in Central and Eastern Europe (2.7 percent) and Southeastern Europe (2.1 percent).
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32% Bias Score
US Consumer Confidence Plummets Amid Inflation and Trade War Fears
American consumer confidence fell to its lowest point in three months in February, as reflected in multiple surveys, amid concerns about inflation and President Trump's trade policies; this is causing Americans to plan to cut spending, particularly younger generations.
US Consumer Confidence Plummets Amid Inflation and Trade War Fears
American consumer confidence fell to its lowest point in three months in February, as reflected in multiple surveys, amid concerns about inflation and President Trump's trade policies; this is causing Americans to plan to cut spending, particularly younger generations.
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40% Bias Score
German Real Wages Surge 3.1% in 2024, Highest in 16 Years
German employees experienced a 3.1% real wage increase in 2024, the highest in 16 years, due to lower inflation (2.2%), tax-free inflation compensation premiums up to €3000, and collective bargaining agreements; however, the premium's expiration is expected to impact 2025.
German Real Wages Surge 3.1% in 2024, Highest in 16 Years
German employees experienced a 3.1% real wage increase in 2024, the highest in 16 years, due to lower inflation (2.2%), tax-free inflation compensation premiums up to €3000, and collective bargaining agreements; however, the premium's expiration is expected to impact 2025.
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36% Bias Score
Socioeconomic Disparity in German Higher Education
In Germany, only 11% of students from working-class families obtain a Master's degree compared to 43% of those from academic families; this disparity is fueled by insufficient Bafög, high living costs, and unpaid internships, pushing many students into poverty.
Socioeconomic Disparity in German Higher Education
In Germany, only 11% of students from working-class families obtain a Master's degree compared to 43% of those from academic families; this disparity is fueled by insufficient Bafög, high living costs, and unpaid internships, pushing many students into poverty.
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56% Bias Score
ECB Debates Pause on Interest Rate Cuts Amid Shift in Global Savings
The European Central Bank (ECB) is debating whether to pause interest rate cuts, as board member Isabel Schnabel argues that higher real interest rates may be needed to maintain price stability due to a shift from a global savings glut to a bond glut, impacting market interest rates and prompting di...
ECB Debates Pause on Interest Rate Cuts Amid Shift in Global Savings
The European Central Bank (ECB) is debating whether to pause interest rate cuts, as board member Isabel Schnabel argues that higher real interest rates may be needed to maintain price stability due to a shift from a global savings glut to a bond glut, impacting market interest rates and prompting di...
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36% Bias Score
German Real Wages Surge 3.1 Percent in 2024
German employees experienced a 3.1 percent real wage increase in 2024, the highest since 2008, driven by lower inflation (2.2 percent), tax-free inflation compensation bonuses (up to €3000), and collective bargaining agreements. Nominal wages rose 5.4 percent, with the strongest increases in Informa...
German Real Wages Surge 3.1 Percent in 2024
German employees experienced a 3.1 percent real wage increase in 2024, the highest since 2008, driven by lower inflation (2.2 percent), tax-free inflation compensation bonuses (up to €3000), and collective bargaining agreements. Nominal wages rose 5.4 percent, with the strongest increases in Informa...
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44% Bias Score
Stable CD Rates Expected This Spring, Potential for Decrease Later in 2025
Experts predict minimal change in CD rates this spring due to the Federal Reserve's expected decision to maintain interest rates in March 2025, despite recent inflation increases; however, rates may fall later in the year if the Fed cuts rates again.
Stable CD Rates Expected This Spring, Potential for Decrease Later in 2025
Experts predict minimal change in CD rates this spring due to the Federal Reserve's expected decision to maintain interest rates in March 2025, despite recent inflation increases; however, rates may fall later in the year if the Fed cuts rates again.
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36% Bias Score
US Equity Markets Fall on Signs of Economic Slowdown
Equity markets fell sharply on February 21st, 2025, reflecting a slowing US economy indicated by falling consumer confidence (-5%), retail sales (-0.9%), and home sales; the situation is further complicated by discrepancies in employment data and high interest rates.
US Equity Markets Fall on Signs of Economic Slowdown
Equity markets fell sharply on February 21st, 2025, reflecting a slowing US economy indicated by falling consumer confidence (-5%), retail sales (-0.9%), and home sales; the situation is further complicated by discrepancies in employment data and high interest rates.
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48% Bias Score
Bundesbank Reports Record €19.2 Billion Loss Due to ECB Interest Rate Policy
Germany's Bundesbank reported a record €19.2 billion loss in 2024 due to the ECB's interest rate policy, resulting in no financial contribution to the federal budget for the fifth consecutive year; this follows the ECB's own record loss, and Germany's record national deficit despite record high nati...
Bundesbank Reports Record €19.2 Billion Loss Due to ECB Interest Rate Policy
Germany's Bundesbank reported a record €19.2 billion loss in 2024 due to the ECB's interest rate policy, resulting in no financial contribution to the federal budget for the fifth consecutive year; this follows the ECB's own record loss, and Germany's record national deficit despite record high nati...
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36% Bias Score
Bundesbank Reports Record €19.2 Billion Loss
The Deutsche Bundesbank announced a €19.2 billion loss for 2023—its highest ever and first since 1979—primarily due to the European Central Bank's interest rate hikes to combat inflation, eliminating its usual contribution to the German federal budget.
Bundesbank Reports Record €19.2 Billion Loss
The Deutsche Bundesbank announced a €19.2 billion loss for 2023—its highest ever and first since 1979—primarily due to the European Central Bank's interest rate hikes to combat inflation, eliminating its usual contribution to the German federal budget.
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36% Bias Score
US Consumer Confidence Plummets Amid Inflation and Trade Policy Fears
Plummeting US consumer confidence, reaching its lowest since 2021, is driven by inflation fears and anxiety over Trump's trade policies; this is evidenced by the Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index and the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index, both showing steeper declines than...
US Consumer Confidence Plummets Amid Inflation and Trade Policy Fears
Plummeting US consumer confidence, reaching its lowest since 2021, is driven by inflation fears and anxiety over Trump's trade policies; this is evidenced by the Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index and the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index, both showing steeper declines than...
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40% Bias Score
Mali: New Taxes Amidst Rising Government Spending Spark Public Outcry
The Malian government announced new taxes on mobile phone and alcohol to fund state expenses, especially energy, but this decision sparked controversy due to simultaneous significant budget increases for various state institutions, including a 45% rise in the National Transition Council's budget and...
Mali: New Taxes Amidst Rising Government Spending Spark Public Outcry
The Malian government announced new taxes on mobile phone and alcohol to fund state expenses, especially energy, but this decision sparked controversy due to simultaneous significant budget increases for various state institutions, including a 45% rise in the National Transition Council's budget and...
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40% Bias Score
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