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US Consumer Confidence Plummets to 50.8 Amid High Interest Rates and Inflation
US consumer confidence fell to its lowest level since July 2022 in May, declining 2.7% to 50.8, a 30% decrease year-to-date, driven by high interest rates and inflation despite recent cooling.
US Consumer Confidence Plummets to 50.8 Amid High Interest Rates and Inflation
US consumer confidence fell to its lowest level since July 2022 in May, declining 2.7% to 50.8, a 30% decrease year-to-date, driven by high interest rates and inflation despite recent cooling.
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48% Bias Score
RBA Expected to Cut Cash Rate to 3.85% on Tuesday
The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to cut the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3.85% on Tuesday, easing pressure on indebted households and potentially boosting business investment, despite some economists predicting no change or a larger cut.
RBA Expected to Cut Cash Rate to 3.85% on Tuesday
The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to cut the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3.85% on Tuesday, easing pressure on indebted households and potentially boosting business investment, despite some economists predicting no change or a larger cut.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Wage Talks Stall Amid Union Strike Threats
Negotiations for wage increases in the Netherlands have stalled, with unions threatening strikes as employers cite unaffordable labor costs following years of inflation-driven pay hikes; recent talks at Dutch Railways (NS) collapsed, and strikes are looming in other sectors, including the automotive...
Dutch Wage Talks Stall Amid Union Strike Threats
Negotiations for wage increases in the Netherlands have stalled, with unions threatening strikes as employers cite unaffordable labor costs following years of inflation-driven pay hikes; recent talks at Dutch Railways (NS) collapsed, and strikes are looming in other sectors, including the automotive...
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48% Bias Score
RBA Poised to Cut Interest Rates to 3.85 Percent Amidst Inflation Slowdown
The Reserve Bank of Australia is poised to cut interest rates to 3.85 percent, marking the lowest level in over two years, following significant inflation reduction and steady employment figures; this follows nearly $290 billion in interest paid by Australian borrowers since May 2022.
RBA Poised to Cut Interest Rates to 3.85 Percent Amidst Inflation Slowdown
The Reserve Bank of Australia is poised to cut interest rates to 3.85 percent, marking the lowest level in over two years, following significant inflation reduction and steady employment figures; this follows nearly $290 billion in interest paid by Australian borrowers since May 2022.
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44% Bias Score
Walmart to Raise Prices Due to Trump Tariffs
Walmart warns of impending price hikes due to President Trump's tariffs on imported goods, impacting various product categories, beginning in May, with sharper increases projected for June, affecting consumers and potentially exacerbating existing economic anxieties.
Walmart to Raise Prices Due to Trump Tariffs
Walmart warns of impending price hikes due to President Trump's tariffs on imported goods, impacting various product categories, beginning in May, with sharper increases projected for June, affecting consumers and potentially exacerbating existing economic anxieties.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs Drive US Consumer Sentiment to Near-Record Low
US consumer sentiment in May 2025 hit a near-record low of 50.8, primarily driven by President Trump's tariffs, fueling inflation expectations to 7.3% and signaling potential economic contraction; a recent US-China tariff de-escalation had minimal impact on sentiment.
Trump Tariffs Drive US Consumer Sentiment to Near-Record Low
US consumer sentiment in May 2025 hit a near-record low of 50.8, primarily driven by President Trump's tariffs, fueling inflation expectations to 7.3% and signaling potential economic contraction; a recent US-China tariff de-escalation had minimal impact on sentiment.
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60% Bias Score
Spanish Butane Gas Prices Rise Again
On May 20, 2025, Spain saw a 1.87% price hike in butane gas cylinders, reaching €18.00 (taxes included), due to the amortization of previous cost changes despite lower raw material and freight costs; this price will remain until July 15, 2025.
Spanish Butane Gas Prices Rise Again
On May 20, 2025, Spain saw a 1.87% price hike in butane gas cylinders, reaching €18.00 (taxes included), due to the amortization of previous cost changes despite lower raw material and freight costs; this price will remain until July 15, 2025.
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36% Bias Score
Moody's Downgrade to Impact Australian Sharemarket
Moody's downgraded the US credit rating to Aa1 from Aaa, prompting concerns about rising debt and deficits; the Australian sharemarket is expected to open lower on Monday, with ASX 200 futures pointing to a 0.1 percent decline, while the Australian dollar fell to 64.11 US cents.
Moody's Downgrade to Impact Australian Sharemarket
Moody's downgraded the US credit rating to Aa1 from Aaa, prompting concerns about rising debt and deficits; the Australian sharemarket is expected to open lower on Monday, with ASX 200 futures pointing to a 0.1 percent decline, while the Australian dollar fell to 64.11 US cents.
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40% Bias Score
Spain's Tourism Boom: A Double-Edged Sword
Spain's tourism sector shows no signs of slowing down, with Q1 2025 seeing over 10% year-on-year growth in non-resident spending, despite initial expectations of moderation. This is fueling concerns about its impact on Spain's economic diversification efforts, but the sector forecasts a record 100 m...
Spain's Tourism Boom: A Double-Edged Sword
Spain's tourism sector shows no signs of slowing down, with Q1 2025 seeing over 10% year-on-year growth in non-resident spending, despite initial expectations of moderation. This is fueling concerns about its impact on Spain's economic diversification efforts, but the sector forecasts a record 100 m...
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40% Bias Score
Gold Standard Reveals Trump's More Inflationary Presidency
Using gold as a constant, this article measures the dollar's value under Presidents Trump and Biden, finding that the dollar lost 50% of its value during Trump's first term and 25% under Biden's, challenging traditional inflation measures.
Gold Standard Reveals Trump's More Inflationary Presidency
Using gold as a constant, this article measures the dollar's value under Presidents Trump and Biden, finding that the dollar lost 50% of its value during Trump's first term and 25% under Biden's, challenging traditional inflation measures.
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64% Bias Score
Russia's Inflation Slows, But Risks Remain
Annual inflation in Russia slowed to 10.09% by mid-May 2025, down from 10.32% the previous week, primarily due to the Central Bank's tight monetary policy, a stronger ruble, and seasonal factors; however, risks remain due to potential interest rate cuts and geopolitical uncertainty.
Russia's Inflation Slows, But Risks Remain
Annual inflation in Russia slowed to 10.09% by mid-May 2025, down from 10.32% the previous week, primarily due to the Central Bank's tight monetary policy, a stronger ruble, and seasonal factors; however, risks remain due to potential interest rate cuts and geopolitical uncertainty.
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24% Bias Score
US Consumer Sentiment Hits Lowest Point Since July 2022 Amid Trade War Worries
U.S. consumer sentiment dropped 2.7% in May to 50.8, its lowest since July 2022, due to worries about inflation from President Trump's trade war; economists are divided on the severity of the situation, with some noting that retail sales remain strong despite the decline in confidence.
US Consumer Sentiment Hits Lowest Point Since July 2022 Amid Trade War Worries
U.S. consumer sentiment dropped 2.7% in May to 50.8, its lowest since July 2022, due to worries about inflation from President Trump's trade war; economists are divided on the severity of the situation, with some noting that retail sales remain strong despite the decline in confidence.
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52% Bias Score
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