China to Implement Highly Proactive Fiscal Policy in 2025
China's 2025 fiscal policy will significantly increase the fiscal deficit to boost economic recovery through increased government spending, focusing on affordable housing, employment, and consumption, with a projected 17 percent month-on-month and 18 percent year-on-year increase in new commercial h...
China to Implement Highly Proactive Fiscal Policy in 2025
China's 2025 fiscal policy will significantly increase the fiscal deficit to boost economic recovery through increased government spending, focusing on affordable housing, employment, and consumption, with a projected 17 percent month-on-month and 18 percent year-on-year increase in new commercial h...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Announces Infrastructure Investment, Criticizes Biden, and Threatens Action on Hamas and Foreign Territories
President-elect Trump announced a $20 billion infrastructure investment from a Dubai developer while criticizing President Biden's policies, threatening action against Hamas if hostages aren't released, and suggesting potential military action regarding Greenland and Panama.
Trump Announces Infrastructure Investment, Criticizes Biden, and Threatens Action on Hamas and Foreign Territories
President-elect Trump announced a $20 billion infrastructure investment from a Dubai developer while criticizing President Biden's policies, threatening action against Hamas if hostages aren't released, and suggesting potential military action regarding Greenland and Panama.
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48% Bias Score
AU$7.2 Billion for Bruce Highway Upgrades
The Australian government announced a $7.2 billion funding commitment for Queensland's Bruce Highway, addressing a high fatality rate of 41 deaths in 2024, with the federal government contributing 80% and the state 20%, reversing a previous funding dispute.
AU$7.2 Billion for Bruce Highway Upgrades
The Australian government announced a $7.2 billion funding commitment for Queensland's Bruce Highway, addressing a high fatality rate of 41 deaths in 2024, with the federal government contributing 80% and the state 20%, reversing a previous funding dispute.
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48% Bias Score
CriteriaCaixa's ACS Investment Yields 23.9% Return in Seven Months
CriteriaCaixa's €983 million investment in ACS has yielded a 23.9% return in seven months, driven by ACS's large contract wins and strategic focus on infrastructure, although other Criteria investments have fared less well.
CriteriaCaixa's ACS Investment Yields 23.9% Return in Seven Months
CriteriaCaixa's €983 million investment in ACS has yielded a 23.9% return in seven months, driven by ACS's large contract wins and strategic focus on infrastructure, although other Criteria investments have fared less well.
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44% Bias Score
Record €17 Billion Investment Marks Turning Point for Deutsche Bahn Infrastructure
Deutsche Bahn (DB) invested nearly €17 billion in its infrastructure in 2023, a record high, including 1,851 renewed switches, 1,940 kilometers of relaid tracks, and construction at 872 stations, aiming to reduce infrastructure failures and improve service quality, though future funding remains unce...
Record €17 Billion Investment Marks Turning Point for Deutsche Bahn Infrastructure
Deutsche Bahn (DB) invested nearly €17 billion in its infrastructure in 2023, a record high, including 1,851 renewed switches, 1,940 kilometers of relaid tracks, and construction at 872 stations, aiming to reduce infrastructure failures and improve service quality, though future funding remains unce...
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40% Bias Score
Chicago's South Side to Receive Largest Transit Expansion in City History
The Biden administration committed $1.9 billion toward a $5.7 billion Chicago transit expansion project adding four new L stations on the city's South Side, addressing decades of disinvestment and improving access for isolated communities; construction is expected to begin in late 2025.
Chicago's South Side to Receive Largest Transit Expansion in City History
The Biden administration committed $1.9 billion toward a $5.7 billion Chicago transit expansion project adding four new L stations on the city's South Side, addressing decades of disinvestment and improving access for isolated communities; construction is expected to begin in late 2025.
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40% Bias Score
IMK Recommends Three-Pronged Strategy to Revitalize German Economy
The IMK study urges Germany to adopt a three-pronged economic strategy: massive infrastructure investment, temporary subsidized electricity, and EU-led industrial policy, to counter weak growth and prevent key industries from collapsing.
IMK Recommends Three-Pronged Strategy to Revitalize German Economy
The IMK study urges Germany to adopt a three-pronged economic strategy: massive infrastructure investment, temporary subsidized electricity, and EU-led industrial policy, to counter weak growth and prevent key industries from collapsing.
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48% Bias Score
China's Nationwide Urban Renewal Plan to Boost Investment and Domestic Demand
China's 2025 urban renewal plan, expanding nationwide to 300 cities, aims to renovate 1 million housing units, upgrade infrastructure, and attract private investment totaling 500 billion yuan ($68.3 billion) by leveraging public funding and policy incentives.
China's Nationwide Urban Renewal Plan to Boost Investment and Domestic Demand
China's 2025 urban renewal plan, expanding nationwide to 300 cities, aims to renovate 1 million housing units, upgrade infrastructure, and attract private investment totaling 500 billion yuan ($68.3 billion) by leveraging public funding and policy incentives.
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24% Bias Score
VEB.RF Exceeds Infrastructure Investment Goals, Improves Russian Airports and Schools
VEB.RF, in collaboration with Sberbank and the federal budget, has invested 367.4 billion rubles (VEB.RF contributing 146.6 billion) in 12 completed or renovated airports, 22 schools, and expanded electric transport in 9 cities, exceeding its 2024 strategic goals.
VEB.RF Exceeds Infrastructure Investment Goals, Improves Russian Airports and Schools
VEB.RF, in collaboration with Sberbank and the federal budget, has invested 367.4 billion rubles (VEB.RF contributing 146.6 billion) in 12 completed or renovated airports, 22 schools, and expanded electric transport in 9 cities, exceeding its 2024 strategic goals.
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44% Bias Score
Record €17 Billion Investment in German Rail Infrastructure
Deutsche Bahn (DB) invested nearly €17 billion in its rail infrastructure in 2023, a record amount aimed at modernizing the network and improving service quality by renewing tracks, switches, and stations, with projects ranging from new elevators to complete overhauls of major lines like the Riedbah...
Record €17 Billion Investment in German Rail Infrastructure
Deutsche Bahn (DB) invested nearly €17 billion in its rail infrastructure in 2023, a record amount aimed at modernizing the network and improving service quality by renewing tracks, switches, and stations, with projects ranging from new elevators to complete overhauls of major lines like the Riedbah...
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48% Bias Score
Germany Debates National Roaming to Improve Mobile Network Coverage
The German District Association advocates for national roaming to bridge mobile network gaps, while Deutsche Telekom expresses concerns that it would hinder network expansion and potentially worsen rural coverage; 2.2 percent of Germany lacks 4G/5G coverage, and 14.2 percent has partial coverage.
Germany Debates National Roaming to Improve Mobile Network Coverage
The German District Association advocates for national roaming to bridge mobile network gaps, while Deutsche Telekom expresses concerns that it would hinder network expansion and potentially worsen rural coverage; 2.2 percent of Germany lacks 4G/5G coverage, and 14.2 percent has partial coverage.
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44% Bias Score
New Jersey Flood Plan Revised: $7.6 Billion Focus on Home Elevations
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers revised its New Jersey back bay flood protection plan, reducing the cost from $16 billion to $7.6 billion by eliminating storm gates and focusing on elevating 6,421 homes, hardening 279 critical facilities, and restoring 217 acres of salt marshes.
New Jersey Flood Plan Revised: $7.6 Billion Focus on Home Elevations
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers revised its New Jersey back bay flood protection plan, reducing the cost from $16 billion to $7.6 billion by eliminating storm gates and focusing on elevating 6,421 homes, hardening 279 critical facilities, and restoring 217 acres of salt marshes.
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48% Bias Score