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Tariff Fears Drive US Consumer Spending Surge
Fueled by tariff fears, US consumer spending jumped 0.7% in March 2019, the largest monthly gain in over two years, driven by durable goods purchases, particularly automobiles; however, this surge might precede a period of economic uncertainty.
Tariff Fears Drive US Consumer Spending Surge
Fueled by tariff fears, US consumer spending jumped 0.7% in March 2019, the largest monthly gain in over two years, driven by durable goods purchases, particularly automobiles; however, this surge might precede a period of economic uncertainty.
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40% Bias Score
McDonald's US Sales Plunge 3.6% Amidst Economic Uncertainty
McDonald's US same-store sales plummeted 3.6% in Q1 2025, the steepest drop since June 2020, due to rising prices, economic uncertainty, and the impact of recent tariffs, coinciding with a 0.3% US economic contraction.
McDonald's US Sales Plunge 3.6% Amidst Economic Uncertainty
McDonald's US same-store sales plummeted 3.6% in Q1 2025, the steepest drop since June 2020, due to rising prices, economic uncertainty, and the impact of recent tariffs, coinciding with a 0.3% US economic contraction.
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40% Bias Score
Tech Giants' Strong Earnings Boost Wall Street Amid Economic Uncertainty
Microsoft and Meta's unexpectedly strong first-quarter earnings fueled a surge on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq experiencing significant gains despite economic uncertainty and mixed signals.
Tech Giants' Strong Earnings Boost Wall Street Amid Economic Uncertainty
Microsoft and Meta's unexpectedly strong first-quarter earnings fueled a surge on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq experiencing significant gains despite economic uncertainty and mixed signals.
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44% Bias Score
Microsoft Raises Xbox Prices Amid Rising Production Costs
Microsoft announced price hikes for its Xbox consoles and games, citing rising production costs and market conditions; the Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Special Edition now costs $729.99, a 21% increase, following Nintendo's similar price increase on its Switch 2 console.
Microsoft Raises Xbox Prices Amid Rising Production Costs
Microsoft announced price hikes for its Xbox consoles and games, citing rising production costs and market conditions; the Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Special Edition now costs $729.99, a 21% increase, following Nintendo's similar price increase on its Switch 2 console.
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48% Bias Score
Colombia Cuts Interest Rate to 9.25% Amidst Inflation and Growth Concerns
Colombia's Banco de la República lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 9.25% on July 19, 2024, a decision reflecting a compromise between controlling inflation (currently at 5.1%) and supporting economic growth projected at 2.5% for Q1 2024, despite concerns about global economic...
Colombia Cuts Interest Rate to 9.25% Amidst Inflation and Growth Concerns
Colombia's Banco de la República lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 9.25% on July 19, 2024, a decision reflecting a compromise between controlling inflation (currently at 5.1%) and supporting economic growth projected at 2.5% for Q1 2024, despite concerns about global economic...
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40% Bias Score
U.S. Economy Contracts Amid Trump's Protectionist Policies
The U.S. economy shrank by 0.3% in Q1 2025, following President Trump's return, due to record trade deficits ($464.5 billion) caused by his protectionist policies, harming consumer confidence and potentially leading to a recession.
U.S. Economy Contracts Amid Trump's Protectionist Policies
The U.S. economy shrank by 0.3% in Q1 2025, following President Trump's return, due to record trade deficits ($464.5 billion) caused by his protectionist policies, harming consumer confidence and potentially leading to a recession.
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60% Bias Score
FOMC to Maintain Interest Rates, but June Cut Likely Amidst Tariff Uncertainty
The Federal Open Market Committee will announce interest rates on May 7, with markets expecting rates to remain at 4.25%-4.5%, but anticipating a potential cut in June due to economic uncertainty from tariffs, despite robust job growth and inflation above the target.
FOMC to Maintain Interest Rates, but June Cut Likely Amidst Tariff Uncertainty
The Federal Open Market Committee will announce interest rates on May 7, with markets expecting rates to remain at 4.25%-4.5%, but anticipating a potential cut in June due to economic uncertainty from tariffs, despite robust job growth and inflation above the target.
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36% Bias Score
Modified Auto Tariffs: Billions in Costs Remain for Industry and Consumers
Despite a purported reprieve, the auto industry faces billions in tariffs and higher consumer prices due to President Trump's modified import tariff policy; a 25% tariff on imported vehicles remains, although an offset mechanism is available for U.S.-assembled vehicles meeting specific content requi...
Modified Auto Tariffs: Billions in Costs Remain for Industry and Consumers
Despite a purported reprieve, the auto industry faces billions in tariffs and higher consumer prices due to President Trump's modified import tariff policy; a 25% tariff on imported vehicles remains, although an offset mechanism is available for U.S.-assembled vehicles meeting specific content requi...
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44% Bias Score
Spanish Housing Prices Surge 35% in a Decade, Exceeding Inflation
Spanish housing prices increased by 35% in the last decade, reaching €1,972 per square meter by the end of 2024, exceeding the 24% rise in the general CPI, while prices of protected housing rose only 6.3%. This surge, driven by increased demand, challenges household affordability.
Spanish Housing Prices Surge 35% in a Decade, Exceeding Inflation
Spanish housing prices increased by 35% in the last decade, reaching €1,972 per square meter by the end of 2024, exceeding the 24% rise in the general CPI, while prices of protected housing rose only 6.3%. This surge, driven by increased demand, challenges household affordability.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Unfulfilled Tip Tax Promise Leaves Vegas Workers Struggling
President Trump's campaign promise to eliminate taxes on tips for hospitality workers in Las Vegas, where 365,000 are employed in the sector, remains unfulfilled 100 days into his second term, despite bipartisan bills in Congress and the potential for funding through tariff revenue.
Trump's Unfulfilled Tip Tax Promise Leaves Vegas Workers Struggling
President Trump's campaign promise to eliminate taxes on tips for hospitality workers in Las Vegas, where 365,000 are employed in the sector, remains unfulfilled 100 days into his second term, despite bipartisan bills in Congress and the potential for funding through tariff revenue.
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44% Bias Score
Climate Change: Immediate Economic Impacts and Rising Financial Risks
Already impacting global markets, climate change caused $2.9 trillion in US weather-related damages since 1980, with accelerating losses and rising insurance costs; the Panama Canal drought alone impacted 5% of global trade.
Climate Change: Immediate Economic Impacts and Rising Financial Risks
Already impacting global markets, climate change caused $2.9 trillion in US weather-related damages since 1980, with accelerating losses and rising insurance costs; the Panama Canal drought alone impacted 5% of global trade.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Misleading Economic Claims in 100th-Day Rally
President Trump's 100th-day rally speech included several misleading claims about the US economy, including falsely stating inflation had ended, despite March data showing a 2.4% increase year-on-year, and wrongly asserting that gas prices had dropped to $1.98, when the average is $3.18.
Trump's Misleading Economic Claims in 100th-Day Rally
President Trump's 100th-day rally speech included several misleading claims about the US economy, including falsely stating inflation had ended, despite March data showing a 2.4% increase year-on-year, and wrongly asserting that gas prices had dropped to $1.98, when the average is $3.18.
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48% Bias Score
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