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RCN to Ballot 345,000 Members on 'Grotesque' 3.6% Pay Offer Amid Strike Threats
The Royal College of Nursing is balloting 345,000 members on a 3.6% pay offer, deemed insufficient due to inflation and a decade of pay erosion, threatening further NHS strikes in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
RCN to Ballot 345,000 Members on 'Grotesque' 3.6% Pay Offer Amid Strike Threats
The Royal College of Nursing is balloting 345,000 members on a 3.6% pay offer, deemed insufficient due to inflation and a decade of pay erosion, threatening further NHS strikes in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
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60% Bias Score
Improved US Consumer Sentiment in May 2024 Amidst Easing Trade Tensions
A May 2024 survey revealed improved US consumer sentiment due to easing US-China trade tensions; year-ahead inflation expectations fell to 3.2%, unemployment expectations dropped to 40.8%, and job security improved to 14.8%, although food price expectations remain high at 5.5%.
Improved US Consumer Sentiment in May 2024 Amidst Easing Trade Tensions
A May 2024 survey revealed improved US consumer sentiment due to easing US-China trade tensions; year-ahead inflation expectations fell to 3.2%, unemployment expectations dropped to 40.8%, and job security improved to 14.8%, although food price expectations remain high at 5.5%.
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40% Bias Score
China Inflation Falls Amidst Deflationary Pressures
China's consumer price index (CPI) fell 0.1 percent year-on-year in May, while the producer price index (PPI) dropped 3.3 percent, driven by lower energy and food prices and reduced demand, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
China Inflation Falls Amidst Deflationary Pressures
China's consumer price index (CPI) fell 0.1 percent year-on-year in May, while the producer price index (PPI) dropped 3.3 percent, driven by lower energy and food prices and reduced demand, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
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20% Bias Score
Gold Price Surges 65% Since Early 2024: Investment Implications
The price of gold has risen by 65% since early 2024, from \$2,063.73 to nearly \$3,400 per ounce, prompting questions about investment strategies amidst market uncertainty.
Gold Price Surges 65% Since Early 2024: Investment Implications
The price of gold has risen by 65% since early 2024, from \$2,063.73 to nearly \$3,400 per ounce, prompting questions about investment strategies amidst market uncertainty.
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48% Bias Score
Russia Cuts Key Interest Rate to 20%, Signaling Monetary Easing
The Central Bank of Russia lowered its key interest rate from 21% to 20%, initiating a monetary easing cycle aimed at mitigating economic overheating while addressing inflation concerns; experts predict a continued inflation decrease to 5.6% by year-end and a stable ruble.
Russia Cuts Key Interest Rate to 20%, Signaling Monetary Easing
The Central Bank of Russia lowered its key interest rate from 21% to 20%, initiating a monetary easing cycle aimed at mitigating economic overheating while addressing inflation concerns; experts predict a continued inflation decrease to 5.6% by year-end and a stable ruble.
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12% Bias Score
High Rice Prices in Japan Prompt Government Intervention
A survey of 188 large-scale rice producers in Japan reveals that 53.7% find current consumer prices ("too high"), prompting the government to intervene by directly selling rice stockpiles to retailers to curb prices averaging 4,200 yen ($29) per 5 kilograms.
High Rice Prices in Japan Prompt Government Intervention
A survey of 188 large-scale rice producers in Japan reveals that 53.7% find current consumer prices ("too high"), prompting the government to intervene by directly selling rice stockpiles to retailers to curb prices averaging 4,200 yen ($29) per 5 kilograms.
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44% Bias Score
Germany Faces Hospital Funding Crisis
Thuringia's Health Minister Katharina Schenk demands immediate clarity on promised hospital aid to offset inflation-related cost increases from the federal government, warning of potential insolvencies and staff cuts, especially in eastern Germany, before the 2027 hospital reform.
Germany Faces Hospital Funding Crisis
Thuringia's Health Minister Katharina Schenk demands immediate clarity on promised hospital aid to offset inflation-related cost increases from the federal government, warning of potential insolvencies and staff cuts, especially in eastern Germany, before the 2027 hospital reform.
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36% Bias Score
Asian Markets Rise Amid Easing US-China Trade Tensions
Asian-Pacific markets rose on July 2nd, 2025, as investors reacted to easing US-China trade tensions and China's inflation data showing a 0.1% year-on-year decline in the consumer price index and a significant drop in US-bound exports; Meta is reportedly considering a multi-billion dollar investment...
Asian Markets Rise Amid Easing US-China Trade Tensions
Asian-Pacific markets rose on July 2nd, 2025, as investors reacted to easing US-China trade tensions and China's inflation data showing a 0.1% year-on-year decline in the consumer price index and a significant drop in US-bound exports; Meta is reportedly considering a multi-billion dollar investment...
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32% Bias Score
China's Inflation Dips Amid Falling Energy and Food Prices
China's consumer inflation dropped 0.1 percent year-on-year in May due to lower energy and food prices, while the producer price index (PPI) fell 3.3 percent, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
China's Inflation Dips Amid Falling Energy and Food Prices
China's consumer inflation dropped 0.1 percent year-on-year in May due to lower energy and food prices, while the producer price index (PPI) fell 3.3 percent, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
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16% Bias Score
Canada's Economy Faces Headwinds Amidst U.S. Tariffs and AI Concerns
The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate at 2.75 percent amid rising unemployment (7 percent in May) and U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum (increased to 50 percent), shrinking the U.S. trade deficit with Canada while raising concerns about AI's impact on critical thinking skills.
Canada's Economy Faces Headwinds Amidst U.S. Tariffs and AI Concerns
The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate at 2.75 percent amid rising unemployment (7 percent in May) and U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum (increased to 50 percent), shrinking the U.S. trade deficit with Canada while raising concerns about AI's impact on critical thinking skills.
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48% Bias Score
North African Sheep Shortage Impacts Eid al-Adha
A severe sheep shortage in North Africa, caused by seven years of drought and rising feed costs, is impacting Eid al-Adha celebrations, forcing governments to import sheep and even urge sacrifice abstention.
North African Sheep Shortage Impacts Eid al-Adha
A severe sheep shortage in North Africa, caused by seven years of drought and rising feed costs, is impacting Eid al-Adha celebrations, forcing governments to import sheep and even urge sacrifice abstention.
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20% Bias Score
Italian Food Consumption Stagnates Amid Inflation and Declining Real Wages
In 2024, Italian out-of-home food spending reached €85 billion, below pre-inflation levels, while total food spending reached €234 billion (€150 billion at home). This stagnation reflects a unique decrease in real wages since 2000, contrasting with OECD trends, and disproportionately affects lower-i...
Italian Food Consumption Stagnates Amid Inflation and Declining Real Wages
In 2024, Italian out-of-home food spending reached €85 billion, below pre-inflation levels, while total food spending reached €234 billion (€150 billion at home). This stagnation reflects a unique decrease in real wages since 2000, contrasting with OECD trends, and disproportionately affects lower-i...
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32% Bias Score
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