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Global Banks Raise China's 2025 GDP Growth Forecasts
Global financial institutions raised their 2025 GDP growth forecasts for China to near the 5 percent target following stronger-than-expected first-half performance (5.3 percent year-on-year growth), driven by export resilience and government support, but economists warn of challenges like weak domes...
Global Banks Raise China's 2025 GDP Growth Forecasts
Global financial institutions raised their 2025 GDP growth forecasts for China to near the 5 percent target following stronger-than-expected first-half performance (5.3 percent year-on-year growth), driven by export resilience and government support, but economists warn of challenges like weak domes...
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44% Bias Score
BRICS Currency Cooperation: A Long-Term Strategy for Financial Sovereignty
BRICS nations are cooperating to gradually reduce their reliance on the US dollar in international trade and finance, aiming for long-term financial sovereignty rather than immediate de-dollarization, driven by concerns about US use of its financial power.
BRICS Currency Cooperation: A Long-Term Strategy for Financial Sovereignty
BRICS nations are cooperating to gradually reduce their reliance on the US dollar in international trade and finance, aiming for long-term financial sovereignty rather than immediate de-dollarization, driven by concerns about US use of its financial power.
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44% Bias Score
BBVA Faces Pressure to Improve Sabadell Takeover Bid After TSB Sale
Banco Sabadell's sale of TSB to Santander for €3.1 billion has increased its share price by over 10%, putting pressure on BBVA to improve its takeover bid, potentially increasing the cash component by €2.1 billion to a total of €3.2 billion, or risk withdrawal.
BBVA Faces Pressure to Improve Sabadell Takeover Bid After TSB Sale
Banco Sabadell's sale of TSB to Santander for €3.1 billion has increased its share price by over 10%, putting pressure on BBVA to improve its takeover bid, potentially increasing the cash component by €2.1 billion to a total of €3.2 billion, or risk withdrawal.
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52% Bias Score
US Fund Acquires Nine Spanish Hotels for €225 Million
The US fund LCN Capital Partners acquired nine Silken hotels in Spain for approximately €225 million, prioritizing asset ownership and retaining Silken's management, despite a higher competing offer, due to tax advantages and the long-standing management relationship.
US Fund Acquires Nine Spanish Hotels for €225 Million
The US fund LCN Capital Partners acquired nine Silken hotels in Spain for approximately €225 million, prioritizing asset ownership and retaining Silken's management, despite a higher competing offer, due to tax advantages and the long-standing management relationship.
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32% Bias Score
NDB Expands Membership with Colombia and Uzbekistan
The New Development Bank (NDB), also known as the BRICS Bank, announced on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro the addition of Colombia and Uzbekistan to its membership, bringing the total to 11 countries, reflecting its mission to serve the Global South.
NDB Expands Membership with Colombia and Uzbekistan
The New Development Bank (NDB), also known as the BRICS Bank, announced on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro the addition of Colombia and Uzbekistan to its membership, bringing the total to 11 countries, reflecting its mission to serve the Global South.
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20% Bias Score
Sabadell's TSB Sale Complicates BBVA Takeover Bid
Banco Sabadell's shareholder meeting on August 6th approved the sale of its UK subsidiary, TSB, to Banco Santander for €3.1 billion, a move that complicates BBVA's ongoing takeover bid and significantly increases Sabadell's financial strength.
Sabadell's TSB Sale Complicates BBVA Takeover Bid
Banco Sabadell's shareholder meeting on August 6th approved the sale of its UK subsidiary, TSB, to Banco Santander for €3.1 billion, a move that complicates BBVA's ongoing takeover bid and significantly increases Sabadell's financial strength.
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52% Bias Score
China's Strong H1 2025 GDP Growth Spurs Upward Forecast Revisions
Multiple major financial institutions raised their 2025 GDP growth projections for China to 4.7-4.8% following the release of first-half 2025 economic data showing a 5.3% year-on-year growth, driven by strong exports and domestic consumption.
China's Strong H1 2025 GDP Growth Spurs Upward Forecast Revisions
Multiple major financial institutions raised their 2025 GDP growth projections for China to 4.7-4.8% following the release of first-half 2025 economic data showing a 5.3% year-on-year growth, driven by strong exports and domestic consumption.
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48% Bias Score
Former BPA CEO Sentenced to Seven Years for Money Laundering
A court in Andorra sentenced Joan Pau Miquel, former CEO of Banca Privada d'Andorra (BPA), to seven years in prison and a €30 million fine for laundering €70 million for a Chinese group between 2007-2011, following a 2015 US investigation into the bank.
Former BPA CEO Sentenced to Seven Years for Money Laundering
A court in Andorra sentenced Joan Pau Miquel, former CEO of Banca Privada d'Andorra (BPA), to seven years in prison and a €30 million fine for laundering €70 million for a Chinese group between 2007-2011, following a 2015 US investigation into the bank.
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36% Bias Score
Liechtenstein's Financial Crisis: Unintended Consequence of EU Sanctions
EU sanctions against Russia have paralyzed multi-billion dollar trust funds in Liechtenstein, forcing the government to create a task force to address the crisis; the situation exemplifies unintended consequences of sanctions.
Liechtenstein's Financial Crisis: Unintended Consequence of EU Sanctions
EU sanctions against Russia have paralyzed multi-billion dollar trust funds in Liechtenstein, forcing the government to create a task force to address the crisis; the situation exemplifies unintended consequences of sanctions.
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60% Bias Score
Spanish Minister Challenges for Eurogroup Presidency Amidst Steep Odds
Spain's Economy Minister, Carlos Cuerpo, is challenging the incumbent, Pascal Donohoe, for the Eurogroup presidency, despite facing significant political and structural obstacles, including Spain's size and the current government's fragility; a third candidate from Lithuania is also competing.
Spanish Minister Challenges for Eurogroup Presidency Amidst Steep Odds
Spain's Economy Minister, Carlos Cuerpo, is challenging the incumbent, Pascal Donohoe, for the Eurogroup presidency, despite facing significant political and structural obstacles, including Spain's size and the current government's fragility; a third candidate from Lithuania is also competing.
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40% Bias Score
Sevilla Commitment: Modest Advancements in Global Debt Resolution
The Sevilla Commitment, a result of the IV International Conference on Financing for Development, was agreed upon by 192 countries and aims to address global debt issues; however, its lack of ambition in reforming the debt architecture falls short of the urgent fiscal needs of the Global South, with...
Sevilla Commitment: Modest Advancements in Global Debt Resolution
The Sevilla Commitment, a result of the IV International Conference on Financing for Development, was agreed upon by 192 countries and aims to address global debt issues; however, its lack of ambition in reforming the debt architecture falls short of the urgent fiscal needs of the Global South, with...
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60% Bias Score
Mexico Investigates Brokerage Firm for Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Money Laundering
Mexico's Attorney General's office is investigating Vector brokerage firm for allegedly laundering \$5.2 million from Prestadora de Servicios Murata, a shell company linked to the Sinaloa Cartel and previously sanctioned by the US Treasury Department for its role in money laundering and fentanyl pre...
Mexico Investigates Brokerage Firm for Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Money Laundering
Mexico's Attorney General's office is investigating Vector brokerage firm for allegedly laundering \$5.2 million from Prestadora de Servicios Murata, a shell company linked to the Sinaloa Cartel and previously sanctioned by the US Treasury Department for its role in money laundering and fentanyl pre...
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52% Bias Score
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