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ECB Debates Interest Rate Pause Amid Inflation Risks and Shifting Global Liquidity
The European Central Bank (ECB) is debating pausing interest rate cuts as it considers whether current rates are near or at a neutral level; this debate is fueled by upward inflation risks and a shift from a global savings glut to a bond glut, impacting government bond yields and real interest rates...
ECB Debates Interest Rate Pause Amid Inflation Risks and Shifting Global Liquidity
The European Central Bank (ECB) is debating pausing interest rate cuts as it considers whether current rates are near or at a neutral level; this debate is fueled by upward inflation risks and a shift from a global savings glut to a bond glut, impacting government bond yields and real interest rates...
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36% Bias Score
VTB Predicts Russian Interest Rate Cut in Late 2025
VTB's CEO, Andrey Kostin, forecasts a decrease in Russia's key interest rate to below 19% by the fourth quarter of 2025, based on slowing credit growth and inflation nearing its peak, despite anticipating a 15-20% reduction in bank profits for the year.
VTB Predicts Russian Interest Rate Cut in Late 2025
VTB's CEO, Andrey Kostin, forecasts a decrease in Russia's key interest rate to below 19% by the fourth quarter of 2025, based on slowing credit growth and inflation nearing its peak, despite anticipating a 15-20% reduction in bank profits for the year.
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40% Bias Score
Lagos Rent Crisis: Inflation Fuels Housing Crisis in Nigeria
Soaring inflation in Nigeria, resulting from the removal of fuel subsidies and currency controls in May 2023, has caused a dramatic increase in rent prices across Lagos, impacting millions and causing significant hardship for families who are struggling to pay higher rent costs. This crisis is furth...
Lagos Rent Crisis: Inflation Fuels Housing Crisis in Nigeria
Soaring inflation in Nigeria, resulting from the removal of fuel subsidies and currency controls in May 2023, has caused a dramatic increase in rent prices across Lagos, impacting millions and causing significant hardship for families who are struggling to pay higher rent costs. This crisis is furth...
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52% Bias Score
EBRD Lowers 2025 Growth Forecast to 3.2 Percent Amidst Global Uncertainty
The EBRD lowered its 2025 growth forecast to 3.2 percent due to weak external demand, conflicts, slow reforms, and trade uncertainties, with the most significant declines in Central and Eastern Europe (2.7 percent) and Southeastern Europe (2.1 percent).
EBRD Lowers 2025 Growth Forecast to 3.2 Percent Amidst Global Uncertainty
The EBRD lowered its 2025 growth forecast to 3.2 percent due to weak external demand, conflicts, slow reforms, and trade uncertainties, with the most significant declines in Central and Eastern Europe (2.7 percent) and Southeastern Europe (2.1 percent).
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32% Bias Score
Plummeting Consumer Confidence Amidst Trump's Tariffs Raises Recession Fears
US consumer and business confidence is falling sharply due to fears of inflation and President Trump's tariffs, leading to a 0.9% drop in retail sales in January and raising concerns about a potential recession, despite a still-strong labor market.
Plummeting Consumer Confidence Amidst Trump's Tariffs Raises Recession Fears
US consumer and business confidence is falling sharply due to fears of inflation and President Trump's tariffs, leading to a 0.9% drop in retail sales in January and raising concerns about a potential recession, despite a still-strong labor market.
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48% Bias Score
German Real Wages Surge 3.1% in 2024, Highest in 16 Years
German employees experienced a 3.1% real wage increase in 2024, the highest in 16 years, due to lower inflation (2.2%), tax-free inflation compensation premiums up to €3000, and collective bargaining agreements; however, the premium's expiration is expected to impact 2025.
German Real Wages Surge 3.1% in 2024, Highest in 16 Years
German employees experienced a 3.1% real wage increase in 2024, the highest in 16 years, due to lower inflation (2.2%), tax-free inflation compensation premiums up to €3000, and collective bargaining agreements; however, the premium's expiration is expected to impact 2025.
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36% Bias Score
French Inflation Slows Sharply in February
France's annual inflation rate fell to 0.8% in February 2025, down from 1.7% in January, primarily due to a 15% reduction in electricity prices for 24 million households, while food prices increased slightly; this follows a 0.1% contraction in the fourth-quarter GDP and a 0.5% drop in household good...
French Inflation Slows Sharply in February
France's annual inflation rate fell to 0.8% in February 2025, down from 1.7% in January, primarily due to a 15% reduction in electricity prices for 24 million households, while food prices increased slightly; this follows a 0.1% contraction in the fourth-quarter GDP and a 0.5% drop in household good...
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44% Bias Score
Turkey's 2024 Economic Growth: Disparity Amidst Nominal Gains
Turkey's economy grew by 3.2% in 2024, reaching a GDP of \$1.32 trillion, but 48.9% of the population earns near or below minimum wage (\$605), highlighting a significant income disparity despite the growth. Household consumption drove growth, while inflation reached 44%, exceeding projections.
Turkey's 2024 Economic Growth: Disparity Amidst Nominal Gains
Turkey's economy grew by 3.2% in 2024, reaching a GDP of \$1.32 trillion, but 48.9% of the population earns near or below minimum wage (\$605), highlighting a significant income disparity despite the growth. Household consumption drove growth, while inflation reached 44%, exceeding projections.
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52% Bias Score
German Wages Outpace Inflation in 2024
German collective bargaining wages increased by 4.8 percent in 2024, exceeding the 2.2 percent rise in consumer prices due to inflation compensation bonuses and higher collective bargaining agreements; however, growth varied across sectors.
German Wages Outpace Inflation in 2024
German collective bargaining wages increased by 4.8 percent in 2024, exceeding the 2.2 percent rise in consumer prices due to inflation compensation bonuses and higher collective bargaining agreements; however, growth varied across sectors.
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40% Bias Score
EBRD Maintains Turkey's 2024 Growth Forecast at 3%, Warns Against Premature Policy Easing
The EBRD kept its 2024 Turkey growth forecast at 3 percent, predicting 3.5 percent for 2026, while warning against early policy loosening due to high inflation, geopolitical uncertainty, and the lira's impact on exports; the regional growth forecast was lowered to 3.2 percent.
EBRD Maintains Turkey's 2024 Growth Forecast at 3%, Warns Against Premature Policy Easing
The EBRD kept its 2024 Turkey growth forecast at 3 percent, predicting 3.5 percent for 2026, while warning against early policy loosening due to high inflation, geopolitical uncertainty, and the lira's impact on exports; the regional growth forecast was lowered to 3.2 percent.
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36% Bias Score
Stable CD Rates Expected This Spring, Potential for Decrease Later in 2025
Experts predict minimal change in CD rates this spring due to the Federal Reserve's expected decision to maintain interest rates in March 2025, despite recent inflation increases; however, rates may fall later in the year if the Fed cuts rates again.
Stable CD Rates Expected This Spring, Potential for Decrease Later in 2025
Experts predict minimal change in CD rates this spring due to the Federal Reserve's expected decision to maintain interest rates in March 2025, despite recent inflation increases; however, rates may fall later in the year if the Fed cuts rates again.
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36% Bias Score
Socioeconomic Disparity in German Higher Education
In Germany, only 11% of students from working-class families obtain a Master's degree compared to 43% of those from academic families; this disparity is fueled by insufficient Bafög, high living costs, and unpaid internships, pushing many students into poverty.
Socioeconomic Disparity in German Higher Education
In Germany, only 11% of students from working-class families obtain a Master's degree compared to 43% of those from academic families; this disparity is fueled by insufficient Bafög, high living costs, and unpaid internships, pushing many students into poverty.
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56% Bias Score
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