Tech Stock Slump Weighs on US Markets Amid Inflation Concerns
Weakening tech stocks, particularly Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft, dragged down the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, while the Dow rose; concerns about the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy and persistent inflation are contributing factors; the Australian market anticipates a positive open.
Tech Stock Slump Weighs on US Markets Amid Inflation Concerns
Weakening tech stocks, particularly Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft, dragged down the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, while the Dow rose; concerns about the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy and persistent inflation are contributing factors; the Australian market anticipates a positive open.
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44% Bias Score
UK Bond Selloff Puts Pressure on Chancellor as Markets Reopen
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves returns from a China trade mission as markets reopen after a sharp bond selloff, pushing the 30-year gilt yield to its highest since 1998; concerns about UK economic outlook and upcoming inflation and GDP data add to pressure.
UK Bond Selloff Puts Pressure on Chancellor as Markets Reopen
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves returns from a China trade mission as markets reopen after a sharp bond selloff, pushing the 30-year gilt yield to its highest since 1998; concerns about UK economic outlook and upcoming inflation and GDP data add to pressure.
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56% Bias Score
India's Inflation Eases to 5.22%, Raising Hopes for Rate Cuts
India's inflation rate fell to 5.22% in December, a second consecutive monthly decline, fueling expectations of interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India, despite a record low rupee and slowing economic growth.
India's Inflation Eases to 5.22%, Raising Hopes for Rate Cuts
India's inflation rate fell to 5.22% in December, a second consecutive monthly decline, fueling expectations of interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India, despite a record low rupee and slowing economic growth.
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32% Bias Score
Syria's rejection of monetarism: economic production drives money supply
Post-Assad Syria shows increased US dollar circulation despite previous illegality, driven by economic activity rather than central bank policy, challenging monetarist views on money supply control.
Syria's rejection of monetarism: economic production drives money supply
Post-Assad Syria shows increased US dollar circulation despite previous illegality, driven by economic activity rather than central bank policy, challenging monetarist views on money supply control.
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52% Bias Score
Weak Consumer Spending Slams Myer and Premier Profits
Myer and Premier Investments reported significantly lower sales and profits for the first half of 2025, reflecting weak consumer spending during the Christmas period and Black Friday sales, driven by a challenging macroeconomic environment and high interest rates.
Weak Consumer Spending Slams Myer and Premier Profits
Myer and Premier Investments reported significantly lower sales and profits for the first half of 2025, reflecting weak consumer spending during the Christmas period and Black Friday sales, driven by a challenging macroeconomic environment and high interest rates.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Hospitality Faces 2024 Crisis Amidst Rising Costs and Reduced Spending
Despite a 4% rise in Dutch hospitality turnover in 2023, attributed solely to price hikes, reduced consumer spending and increased costs threaten the sector, with ABN Amro predicting 450 restaurant closures in 2024, double the 2023 number.
Dutch Hospitality Faces 2024 Crisis Amidst Rising Costs and Reduced Spending
Despite a 4% rise in Dutch hospitality turnover in 2023, attributed solely to price hikes, reduced consumer spending and increased costs threaten the sector, with ABN Amro predicting 450 restaurant closures in 2024, double the 2023 number.
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40% Bias Score
Gold Prices Surge to Four-Week High Amid Global Uncertainty
Gold prices hit a four-week high of $2,657 per ounce on Wednesday due to increased investor demand spurred by global uncertainty, inflation fears, and expectations of slower interest rate hikes; however, a 30% crash remains unlikely without a major shift in multiple factors.
Gold Prices Surge to Four-Week High Amid Global Uncertainty
Gold prices hit a four-week high of $2,657 per ounce on Wednesday due to increased investor demand spurred by global uncertainty, inflation fears, and expectations of slower interest rate hikes; however, a 30% crash remains unlikely without a major shift in multiple factors.
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36% Bias Score
Australian Dollar Plummets to Lowest Since Pandemic
The Australian dollar has fallen to US61¢, its lowest point since the pandemic's start, due to a weak Chinese economy, potential US tariffs, and fewer expected US rate cuts; this impacts inflation, the government budget, and house prices.
Australian Dollar Plummets to Lowest Since Pandemic
The Australian dollar has fallen to US61¢, its lowest point since the pandemic's start, due to a weak Chinese economy, potential US tariffs, and fewer expected US rate cuts; this impacts inflation, the government budget, and house prices.
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40% Bias Score
Australian Share Market Set to Fall on Unemployment Concerns
Concerns about stronger-than-expected Australian unemployment figures and a weak lead from Wall Street, where US stocks fell due to worries that good news on the job market may be too good, are expected to cause the Australian share market to fall on Monday morning, with futures for the S&P ASX 200 ...
Australian Share Market Set to Fall on Unemployment Concerns
Concerns about stronger-than-expected Australian unemployment figures and a weak lead from Wall Street, where US stocks fell due to worries that good news on the job market may be too good, are expected to cause the Australian share market to fall on Monday morning, with futures for the S&P ASX 200 ...
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52% Bias Score
Wall Street Analysts Favor Uber, Datadog, and Nvidia Stocks
Wall Street analysts James Lee (Mizuho), Brian White (Monness), and Harlan Sur (JPMorgan) recommend Uber, Datadog, and Nvidia stocks, respectively, citing strong Q3 2024 results, high growth projections, and the positive impact of the generative AI boom on Nvidia.
Wall Street Analysts Favor Uber, Datadog, and Nvidia Stocks
Wall Street analysts James Lee (Mizuho), Brian White (Monness), and Harlan Sur (JPMorgan) recommend Uber, Datadog, and Nvidia stocks, respectively, citing strong Q3 2024 results, high growth projections, and the positive impact of the generative AI boom on Nvidia.
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52% Bias Score
Primorac's Defeat Exacerbates Croatian Political Crisis
The defeat of Dragan Primorac in the Croatian elections is expected to worsen the conflict between Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and President Zoran Milanović, adding to challenges posed by high inflation, corruption, and labor shortages; international reports highlight the President's controversi...
Primorac's Defeat Exacerbates Croatian Political Crisis
The defeat of Dragan Primorac in the Croatian elections is expected to worsen the conflict between Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and President Zoran Milanović, adding to challenges posed by high inflation, corruption, and labor shortages; international reports highlight the President's controversi...
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64% Bias Score
Greek Inflation Slows in December 2024
Greece's December 2024 consumer price index (CPI) increased 0.1% month-on-month and 2.6% year-on-year, a decrease from the 3.5% year-on-year increase in 2023; increases were noted in housing, clothing, and restaurants, while food and beverages decreased.
Greek Inflation Slows in December 2024
Greece's December 2024 consumer price index (CPI) increased 0.1% month-on-month and 2.6% year-on-year, a decrease from the 3.5% year-on-year increase in 2023; increases were noted in housing, clothing, and restaurants, while food and beverages decreased.
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0% Bias Score