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Australian Election: Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy and Government Accountability
The Australian Labor government's reelection is a relief for Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock, as the opposition failed to effectively criticize the Reserve Bank's role in raising interest rates, thereby shielding the bank from blame for the cost-of-living crisis; this highlights the tension be...
Australian Election: Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy and Government Accountability
The Australian Labor government's reelection is a relief for Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock, as the opposition failed to effectively criticize the Reserve Bank's role in raising interest rates, thereby shielding the bank from blame for the cost-of-living crisis; this highlights the tension be...
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60% Bias Score
UK Interest Rates Set for Fastest Fall Since 2008 Amidst Global Trade Crisis
The Bank of England is expected to slash interest rates next week at the fastest pace since 2008, dropping from 4.5 percent to 4.25 percent in response to a sharp downturn in global demand for British goods due to Donald Trump's trade war and the UK's struggling manufacturing sector, which has been ...
UK Interest Rates Set for Fastest Fall Since 2008 Amidst Global Trade Crisis
The Bank of England is expected to slash interest rates next week at the fastest pace since 2008, dropping from 4.5 percent to 4.25 percent in response to a sharp downturn in global demand for British goods due to Donald Trump's trade war and the UK's struggling manufacturing sector, which has been ...
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40% Bias Score
UK Manufacturing in Recession Amidst Trump's Trade War
Global demand for British goods has fallen sharply, causing a seven-month contraction in the UK's manufacturing sector; April's PMI reading was 45.4, reflecting the impact of Donald Trump's trade war and increased UK employer costs.
UK Manufacturing in Recession Amidst Trump's Trade War
Global demand for British goods has fallen sharply, causing a seven-month contraction in the UK's manufacturing sector; April's PMI reading was 45.4, reflecting the impact of Donald Trump's trade war and increased UK employer costs.
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68% Bias Score
Conflicting Economic Signals: Job Growth Amidst Slowing Economy
April's U.S. jobs report showed growth, but average hourly earnings rose only 0.17%, below expectations, while long-term unemployment hit a pandemic high of 23.5%, contradicting recent positive economic indicators and raising concerns about the economy's overall health.
Conflicting Economic Signals: Job Growth Amidst Slowing Economy
April's U.S. jobs report showed growth, but average hourly earnings rose only 0.17%, below expectations, while long-term unemployment hit a pandemic high of 23.5%, contradicting recent positive economic indicators and raising concerns about the economy's overall health.
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52% Bias Score
ING Profit Down 8% Amidst Lower Interest Rates, Cautious Corporate Spending
ING's first-quarter profit fell 8 percent to €1.45 billion due to lower interest income from ECB rate cuts, while large corporate clients show investment caution amid the US trade war; the bank is exploring stablecoins.
ING Profit Down 8% Amidst Lower Interest Rates, Cautious Corporate Spending
ING's first-quarter profit fell 8 percent to €1.45 billion due to lower interest income from ECB rate cuts, while large corporate clients show investment caution amid the US trade war; the bank is exploring stablecoins.
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44% Bias Score
Canada's Housing Crisis: Ultralow Interest Rates and the Post-2008 Shift
Following the 2008 financial crisis, the Bank of Canada's ultralow interest rate policy, unlike the U.S., fueled speculative investment in Canada's housing market, exceeding supply and causing a sustained affordability crisis, marked by a home price-to-income ratio exceeding nine since 2008.
Canada's Housing Crisis: Ultralow Interest Rates and the Post-2008 Shift
Following the 2008 financial crisis, the Bank of Canada's ultralow interest rate policy, unlike the U.S., fueled speculative investment in Canada's housing market, exceeding supply and causing a sustained affordability crisis, marked by a home price-to-income ratio exceeding nine since 2008.
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48% Bias Score
US Jobs Growth Exceeds Expectations Amidst Trade Uncertainty
US employers added 177,000 jobs in April, exceeding expectations despite trade turmoil; unemployment remained at 4.2%, suggesting economic resilience although uncertainty remains.
US Jobs Growth Exceeds Expectations Amidst Trade Uncertainty
US employers added 177,000 jobs in April, exceeding expectations despite trade turmoil; unemployment remained at 4.2%, suggesting economic resilience although uncertainty remains.
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32% Bias Score
Fed Meeting to Test Stock Market Rebound Amidst Trade Tensions
The Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting will test the stock market's recent rebound, fueled by hopes of interest rate cuts, amidst ongoing trade tensions and President Trump's pressure on the central bank. The S&P 500 is down 1% since April 2, when tariffs sent stocks plunging, while corporate earnin...
Fed Meeting to Test Stock Market Rebound Amidst Trade Tensions
The Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting will test the stock market's recent rebound, fueled by hopes of interest rate cuts, amidst ongoing trade tensions and President Trump's pressure on the central bank. The S&P 500 is down 1% since April 2, when tariffs sent stocks plunging, while corporate earnin...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Attack on Fed Chair Powell Triggers Market Turmoil, Then Retraction
President Trump's attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling him a "loser" and threatening dismissal, initially triggered a market selloff with the dollar hitting four-year lows against the euro, but he later retracted his threat after a meeting with retail CEOs who warned about economi...
Trump's Attack on Fed Chair Powell Triggers Market Turmoil, Then Retraction
President Trump's attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling him a "loser" and threatening dismissal, initially triggered a market selloff with the dollar hitting four-year lows against the euro, but he later retracted his threat after a meeting with retail CEOs who warned about economi...
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32% Bias Score
ING Profit Down 8 Percent Amidst Lower Interest Rates
ING reported a nearly 8 percent drop in first-quarter profit to €1.45 billion, mainly due to lower interest rates set by the ECB; however, the impact of the US-China trade war on ING remains limited, with only large corporate clients showing investment caution.
ING Profit Down 8 Percent Amidst Lower Interest Rates
ING reported a nearly 8 percent drop in first-quarter profit to €1.45 billion, mainly due to lower interest rates set by the ECB; however, the impact of the US-China trade war on ING remains limited, with only large corporate clients showing investment caution.
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44% Bias Score
US Jobless Claims Rise, Construction Spending Falls, Economy Shrinks
Initial jobless claims in the US surged to 241,000 last week, exceeding forecasts, while construction spending fell 0.5% in March; the US economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.3% in Q1 2024, prompting President Trump to call for patience.
US Jobless Claims Rise, Construction Spending Falls, Economy Shrinks
Initial jobless claims in the US surged to 241,000 last week, exceeding forecasts, while construction spending fell 0.5% in March; the US economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.3% in Q1 2024, prompting President Trump to call for patience.
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40% 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
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