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Bond Market Turmoil: Policy Missteps and Fiscal Recklessness Drive Yields Higher
In 2025, the U.S. bond market experienced extreme volatility as the 10-year Treasury yield swung between 4.0% and 4.47%, driven by policy missteps (tariffs, One Big Beautiful Bill Act), inflation fears, and a credit downgrade; Treasury Secretary Bessent's aim to lower yields is proving elusive.
Bond Market Turmoil: Policy Missteps and Fiscal Recklessness Drive Yields Higher
In 2025, the U.S. bond market experienced extreme volatility as the 10-year Treasury yield swung between 4.0% and 4.47%, driven by policy missteps (tariffs, One Big Beautiful Bill Act), inflation fears, and a credit downgrade; Treasury Secretary Bessent's aim to lower yields is proving elusive.
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44% Bias Score
Strained Household Finances Threaten US Economic Outlook
High inflation, high interest rates, and renewed student loan repayments are straining American household finances, increasing debt defaults, and impacting consumer spending, potentially leading to an economic downturn. The Trump administration's tariffs further exacerbate uncertainty.
Strained Household Finances Threaten US Economic Outlook
High inflation, high interest rates, and renewed student loan repayments are straining American household finances, increasing debt defaults, and impacting consumer spending, potentially leading to an economic downturn. The Trump administration's tariffs further exacerbate uncertainty.
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52% Bias Score
Pre-Tip Prompts: Manipulative and Detrimental to Customer Satisfaction
The author details negative experiences with pre-tip prompts on automated ordering systems, highlighting research demonstrating reduced customer satisfaction and negative word-of-mouth due to this practice, advocating for restaurants to reconsider tipping practices.
Pre-Tip Prompts: Manipulative and Detrimental to Customer Satisfaction
The author details negative experiences with pre-tip prompts on automated ordering systems, highlighting research demonstrating reduced customer satisfaction and negative word-of-mouth due to this practice, advocating for restaurants to reconsider tipping practices.
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52% Bias Score
Russia's Central Bank to Maintain Key Interest Rate at 21%
On June 6th, 2025, the Russian Central Bank is expected to keep its key interest rate at 21%, prioritizing inflation control despite slowing inflation and ruble appreciation; this decision balances economic growth concerns with the need for price stability, influencing lending and deposit rates.
Russia's Central Bank to Maintain Key Interest Rate at 21%
On June 6th, 2025, the Russian Central Bank is expected to keep its key interest rate at 21%, prioritizing inflation control despite slowing inflation and ruble appreciation; this decision balances economic growth concerns with the need for price stability, influencing lending and deposit rates.
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44% Bias Score
Record Rice Prices in Japan Spark Government Intervention
Due to poor harvests, increased tourism, and speculation, the price of a 5kg bag of rice in Japan has doubled since May 2024, reaching 4,285 yen ($26.20), prompting government intervention to release 300,000 tons of rice from reserves and impacting consumption patterns.
Record Rice Prices in Japan Spark Government Intervention
Due to poor harvests, increased tourism, and speculation, the price of a 5kg bag of rice in Japan has doubled since May 2024, reaching 4,285 yen ($26.20), prompting government intervention to release 300,000 tons of rice from reserves and impacting consumption patterns.
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40% Bias Score
Eurozone Growth Outlook Improves on German Stimulus
The Eurozone's economic outlook is improving, with growth projected at 1% in 2025 and 2% in 2026, driven by accommodative monetary policy and Germany's significant fiscal stimulus, although inflation risks remain.
Eurozone Growth Outlook Improves on German Stimulus
The Eurozone's economic outlook is improving, with growth projected at 1% in 2025 and 2% in 2026, driven by accommodative monetary policy and Germany's significant fiscal stimulus, although inflation risks remain.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Doubles Steel Tariffs, Citing China Trade Deal Violation
President Trump doubled tariffs on foreign steel to 50%, effective June 4th, citing China's violation of a trade agreement; Treasury Secretary Bessent defended the move, noting that some retailers will absorb costs while others will raise prices, despite warnings from retailers like Walmart and Best...
Trump Doubles Steel Tariffs, Citing China Trade Deal Violation
President Trump doubled tariffs on foreign steel to 50%, effective June 4th, citing China's violation of a trade agreement; Treasury Secretary Bessent defended the move, noting that some retailers will absorb costs while others will raise prices, despite warnings from retailers like Walmart and Best...
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48% Bias Score
Low Eurozone Interest Rates Impact Spanish Savings
One year after the first Eurozone interest rate cut, Spanish savers face low returns with major banks focusing on remunerated accounts, while smaller banks offer higher deposit rates; however, inflation may outpace even these rates, pushing investors towards short-term government bonds.
Low Eurozone Interest Rates Impact Spanish Savings
One year after the first Eurozone interest rate cut, Spanish savers face low returns with major banks focusing on remunerated accounts, while smaller banks offer higher deposit rates; however, inflation may outpace even these rates, pushing investors towards short-term government bonds.
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52% Bias Score
Eurozone Cash Hoarding Paradox: €400 Billion Held in Private Households
The Eurozone's circulating cash reached €1.564 trillion in March 2023, a €300 billion increase since the start of the pandemic, primarily due to hoarding driven by uncertainty; 42% of German banknotes are held for this purpose.
Eurozone Cash Hoarding Paradox: €400 Billion Held in Private Households
The Eurozone's circulating cash reached €1.564 trillion in March 2023, a €300 billion increase since the start of the pandemic, primarily due to hoarding driven by uncertainty; 42% of German banknotes are held for this purpose.
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40% Bias Score
Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Tariff Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve's May 2025 meeting minutes revealed a decision to hold interest rates steady, despite increased inflation projections linked to tariffs, due to concerns about employment and uncertainty surrounding future trade policy. The staff projects inflation to decrease to 2 percent by 2027...
Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Tariff Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve's May 2025 meeting minutes revealed a decision to hold interest rates steady, despite increased inflation projections linked to tariffs, due to concerns about employment and uncertainty surrounding future trade policy. The staff projects inflation to decrease to 2 percent by 2027...
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36% Bias Score
US Tariff Ruling Shakes Asian Markets
A U.S. court partially blocked President Trump's tariffs, creating uncertainty in Asian markets; Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 1.1%, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.3%; Tokyo's core inflation hit 3.6% in May.
US Tariff Ruling Shakes Asian Markets
A U.S. court partially blocked President Trump's tariffs, creating uncertainty in Asian markets; Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 1.1%, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.3%; Tokyo's core inflation hit 3.6% in May.
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32% Bias Score
Greece to Establish New Consumer Protection Agency
The Greek government will create a new independent consumer protection agency by mid-2026, merging existing bodies to improve market control and combat high prices, mirroring Sweden's model.
Greece to Establish New Consumer Protection Agency
The Greek government will create a new independent consumer protection agency by mid-2026, merging existing bodies to improve market control and combat high prices, mirroring Sweden's model.
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36% Bias Score
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