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US Stocks Rise Amid Fed Rate Decision Uncertainty
U.S. stock indexes rose on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 up 0.8%, the Dow Jones up 0.6%, and the Nasdaq up 1%, as investors await the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision amid uncertainty over President Trump's economic policies and the risk of stagflation.
US Stocks Rise Amid Fed Rate Decision Uncertainty
U.S. stock indexes rose on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 up 0.8%, the Dow Jones up 0.6%, and the Nasdaq up 1%, as investors await the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision amid uncertainty over President Trump's economic policies and the risk of stagflation.
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44% Bias Score
Fed Holds Rates, Slows Tightening Amid Inflation and Growth Concerns
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 4.25%-4.50% but reduced the pace of quantitative tightening, signaling concern over potential economic slowdown despite higher-than-target inflation projections (2.7% PCE for 2025) and increased unemployment (4.4%).
Fed Holds Rates, Slows Tightening Amid Inflation and Growth Concerns
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 4.25%-4.50% but reduced the pace of quantitative tightening, signaling concern over potential economic slowdown despite higher-than-target inflation projections (2.7% PCE for 2025) and increased unemployment (4.4%).
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32% Bias Score
Bolivian Protests Erupt Amidst Fuel Shortages and Soaring Inflation
On March 19, 2025, thousands of Bolivians protested in La Paz and El Alto due to severe fuel and dollar shortages, causing roadblocks and highlighting 12.03% annual inflation—the highest since 2008—with 66% of gas stations lacking fuel this week.
Bolivian Protests Erupt Amidst Fuel Shortages and Soaring Inflation
On March 19, 2025, thousands of Bolivians protested in La Paz and El Alto due to severe fuel and dollar shortages, causing roadblocks and highlighting 12.03% annual inflation—the highest since 2008—with 66% of gas stations lacking fuel this week.
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36% Bias Score
BoE Holds Base Rate at 4.5% Amid High Wage Growth
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted to hold the base interest rate at 4.5%, against market predictions of a cut, citing persistent 5.9% wage growth as a key concern despite slow economic growth; Yorkshire Water was fined £40 million for sewage overflow failings.
BoE Holds Base Rate at 4.5% Amid High Wage Growth
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted to hold the base interest rate at 4.5%, against market predictions of a cut, citing persistent 5.9% wage growth as a key concern despite slow economic growth; Yorkshire Water was fined £40 million for sewage overflow failings.
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52% Bias Score
\"Iranian Economic Crisis Drastically Reduces Nowruz Travel\"\
Soaring inflation and currency devaluation in Iran have significantly reduced Nowruz travel, with many opting for budget destinations or foregoing travel altogether, resulting in a projected 50-60% decrease in trips compared to previous years.
\"Iranian Economic Crisis Drastically Reduces Nowruz Travel\"\
Soaring inflation and currency devaluation in Iran have significantly reduced Nowruz travel, with many opting for budget destinations or foregoing travel altogether, resulting in a projected 50-60% decrease in trips compared to previous years.
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40% Bias Score
Fed Poised for Rate Cuts Amidst Economic Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates twice this year to offset a struggling economy impacted by tariffs, government spending cuts, and economic uncertainty, despite a recent fall in inflation to 2.8%.
Fed Poised for Rate Cuts Amidst Economic Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates twice this year to offset a struggling economy impacted by tariffs, government spending cuts, and economic uncertainty, despite a recent fall in inflation to 2.8%.
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52% Bias Score
Fed Holds Rates Steady Amidst Tariff Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate between 4.25% and 4.5%, delaying adjustments due to uncertainty about the economic effects of President Trump's tariffs, which have already negatively impacted consumer confidence and the stock market.
Fed Holds Rates Steady Amidst Tariff Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate between 4.25% and 4.5%, delaying adjustments due to uncertainty about the economic effects of President Trump's tariffs, which have already negatively impacted consumer confidence and the stock market.
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36% Bias Score
Gold Surges to Record Highs Amidst Understated Inflation and Central Bank Demand"
Driven by understated inflation and record central bank purchases exceeding 1,000 tons annually, gold prices have surged to all-time highs above \$2,200 per ounce, prompting concerns about the U.S. dollar and global economic instability.
Gold Surges to Record Highs Amidst Understated Inflation and Central Bank Demand"
Driven by understated inflation and record central bank purchases exceeding 1,000 tons annually, gold prices have surged to all-time highs above \$2,200 per ounce, prompting concerns about the U.S. dollar and global economic instability.
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60% Bias Score
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Two months into Trump's second term, the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged due to conflicting pressures from tariffs: potential economic slowdown versus inflation concerns.
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Two months into Trump's second term, the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged due to conflicting pressures from tariffs: potential economic slowdown versus inflation concerns.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs: Limited Impact Despite Market Fears
President Trump's new tariffs could total 0.75% of U.S. GDP, with Canada facing a potential $66 billion hit (2.2% of its 2024 GDP); however, previous experience suggests these may have a limited negative impact on global growth and inflation.
Trump's Tariffs: Limited Impact Despite Market Fears
President Trump's new tariffs could total 0.75% of U.S. GDP, with Canada facing a potential $66 billion hit (2.2% of its 2024 GDP); however, previous experience suggests these may have a limited negative impact on global growth and inflation.
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52% Bias Score
Temporary Egg Shortage in Germany: Avian Flu and High Demand Cause Supply Issues
Germany faced a temporary egg shortage due to avian flu, reduced post-Christmas production, and high demand, but sufficient eggs are expected for Easter.
Temporary Egg Shortage in Germany: Avian Flu and High Demand Cause Supply Issues
Germany faced a temporary egg shortage due to avian flu, reduced post-Christmas production, and high demand, but sufficient eggs are expected for Easter.
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32% Bias Score
Fed Predicts Slower Growth Due to Trump Tariffs
The US Federal Reserve anticipates slower economic growth in 2024, largely because of President Trump's tariffs increasing prices; the Fed kept interest rates at 4.3% but will reduce asset sales to aid the economy; inflation in February was 2.8%, exceeding the 2% target.
Fed Predicts Slower Growth Due to Trump Tariffs
The US Federal Reserve anticipates slower economic growth in 2024, largely because of President Trump's tariffs increasing prices; the Fed kept interest rates at 4.3% but will reduce asset sales to aid the economy; inflation in February was 2.8%, exceeding the 2% target.
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52% Bias Score
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