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Croatian Consumer Boycott Causes 53% Sales Drop, Spreads Across Balkans
In Croatia, a 24-hour boycott organized by the citizen group Halo, Inspektore, on January 24th, led to a 53% drop in sales at major retailers and has since expanded across various sectors and into neighboring Balkan countries, prompting the Croatian government to pass a law ensuring price transparen...
Croatian Consumer Boycott Causes 53% Sales Drop, Spreads Across Balkans
In Croatia, a 24-hour boycott organized by the citizen group Halo, Inspektore, on January 24th, led to a 53% drop in sales at major retailers and has since expanded across various sectors and into neighboring Balkan countries, prompting the Croatian government to pass a law ensuring price transparen...
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32% Bias Score
Trade War Would Permanently Weaken Canada: Bank of Canada
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem warned Friday that a full-blown trade war with the U.S. would permanently weaken the Canadian economy, and that the central bank has few tools to respond to a structural shift towards protectionism; he also said that now is not the time to change its 2 per cent i...
Trade War Would Permanently Weaken Canada: Bank of Canada
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem warned Friday that a full-blown trade war with the U.S. would permanently weaken the Canadian economy, and that the central bank has few tools to respond to a structural shift towards protectionism; he also said that now is not the time to change its 2 per cent i...
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12% Bias Score
Trump Backs $5,000 Taxpayer Checks from Musk's Spending Cuts
President Trump endorses a plan to distribute $5,000 checks to taxpayers from savings generated by Elon Musk's government spending cuts, though budget experts express skepticism about the feasibility of the proposal and potential inflationary risks.
Trump Backs $5,000 Taxpayer Checks from Musk's Spending Cuts
President Trump endorses a plan to distribute $5,000 checks to taxpayers from savings generated by Elon Musk's government spending cuts, though budget experts express skepticism about the feasibility of the proposal and potential inflationary risks.
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40% Bias Score
Slight Dip in German Jewelry and Watch Sales Despite Higher Prices
German jewelry and watch sales in 2024 totaled €5.26 billion, a slight 1.2% decrease despite fewer customers, due to higher average prices resulting from increased raw material costs; exports also showed mixed results, with jewelry exports slightly down and watch exports slightly up.
Slight Dip in German Jewelry and Watch Sales Despite Higher Prices
German jewelry and watch sales in 2024 totaled €5.26 billion, a slight 1.2% decrease despite fewer customers, due to higher average prices resulting from increased raw material costs; exports also showed mixed results, with jewelry exports slightly down and watch exports slightly up.
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40% Bias Score
ECB Reports Record €7.944 Billion Loss in 2024
The European Central Bank (ECB) reported a record €7.944 billion loss in 2024 due to rising interest expenses exceeding interest income from assets acquired under previous stimulus programs, exceeding its financial risk reserve and resulting in no profit distribution to national central banks.
ECB Reports Record €7.944 Billion Loss in 2024
The European Central Bank (ECB) reported a record €7.944 billion loss in 2024 due to rising interest expenses exceeding interest income from assets acquired under previous stimulus programs, exceeding its financial risk reserve and resulting in no profit distribution to national central banks.
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40% Bias Score
Unsustainable Food Production Drives Price Hikes, Disproportionately Affecting Low-Income Households"
Rising food prices, especially for meat and dairy, disproportionately impact low-income individuals due to unsustainable production practices; a shift towards sustainable diets could mitigate this and reduce environmental costs, but requires significant policy changes.
Unsustainable Food Production Drives Price Hikes, Disproportionately Affecting Low-Income Households"
Rising food prices, especially for meat and dairy, disproportionately impact low-income individuals due to unsustainable production practices; a shift towards sustainable diets could mitigate this and reduce environmental costs, but requires significant policy changes.
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44% Bias Score
Global Economic Data and Earnings to Shape Market Trends This Week
The week of February 24th-28th brings a flurry of economic data releases, including U.S. GDP and inflation figures, alongside corporate earnings reports from major companies like Home Depot and Nvidia, offering insights into global economic health and inflation pressures.
Global Economic Data and Earnings to Shape Market Trends This Week
The week of February 24th-28th brings a flurry of economic data releases, including U.S. GDP and inflation figures, alongside corporate earnings reports from major companies like Home Depot and Nvidia, offering insights into global economic health and inflation pressures.
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24% Bias Score
Dutch Wage Growth Outpaces Productivity, Impacting Competitiveness
A Rabobank study reveals a growing gap between wage increases and productivity growth in the Netherlands, impacting international competitiveness; while wages have risen faster than in the Eurozone, productivity growth lags, making Dutch exports 22% more expensive than US products but 13% cheaper th...
Dutch Wage Growth Outpaces Productivity, Impacting Competitiveness
A Rabobank study reveals a growing gap between wage increases and productivity growth in the Netherlands, impacting international competitiveness; while wages have risen faster than in the Eurozone, productivity growth lags, making Dutch exports 22% more expensive than US products but 13% cheaper th...
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48% Bias Score
Japan's Inflation Hits 19-Month High
Japan's core consumer prices rose 3.2% year-on-year in January, the fastest pace in 19 months, due to higher rice and energy costs; this follows a 3.0% rise in December and 2.7% in November.
Japan's Inflation Hits 19-Month High
Japan's core consumer prices rose 3.2% year-on-year in January, the fastest pace in 19 months, due to higher rice and energy costs; this follows a 3.0% rise in December and 2.7% in November.
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16% Bias Score
China Condemns US Tariffs, Economists Predict Inflation and Global Trade Disruption
China criticized the US's new tariffs on Chinese goods, calling for dialogue to resolve the issue, while economists warn of inflation, disrupted trade, and harm to US consumers; citing examples like a 12% price increase on washing machines after a 50% tariff in 2018.
China Condemns US Tariffs, Economists Predict Inflation and Global Trade Disruption
China criticized the US's new tariffs on Chinese goods, calling for dialogue to resolve the issue, while economists warn of inflation, disrupted trade, and harm to US consumers; citing examples like a 12% price increase on washing machines after a 50% tariff in 2018.
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48% Bias Score
Global Markets Dip Amid Trade, Geopolitical Worries
Global equity markets fell today, influenced by President Trump's tariffs, geopolitical concerns, and cautious Federal Reserve policies; Walmart's lower-than-expected sales forecast further impacted markets.
Global Markets Dip Amid Trade, Geopolitical Worries
Global equity markets fell today, influenced by President Trump's tariffs, geopolitical concerns, and cautious Federal Reserve policies; Walmart's lower-than-expected sales forecast further impacted markets.
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40% Bias Score
China Condemns US Tariffs, Economists Predict Failure
China criticized US tariffs on Chinese exports, calling them disruptive to economic and trade cooperation, while economists warn of increased inflation, disrupted global trade, and potential isolation for the US.
China Condemns US Tariffs, Economists Predict Failure
China criticized US tariffs on Chinese exports, calling them disruptive to economic and trade cooperation, while economists warn of increased inflation, disrupted global trade, and potential isolation for the US.
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48% Bias Score
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