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Weakening US dollar reflects declining investor confidence amid trade war
Amidst global market chaos, the US dollar fell to a three-year low against the euro last week, driven by investor concern over US trade policies and the increased risk of recession, with Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan forecasting a 45% and 60% chance of a US recession within a year.
Weakening US dollar reflects declining investor confidence amid trade war
Amidst global market chaos, the US dollar fell to a three-year low against the euro last week, driven by investor concern over US trade policies and the increased risk of recession, with Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan forecasting a 45% and 60% chance of a US recession within a year.
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40% Bias Score
Global South Finance Forum Calls for New Equitable Financial Order
The 2025 Global South Finance Forum, held in Beijing from March 19-21, concluded with a consensus to create a more equitable global financial system, addressing challenges like rising protectionism and technological blockades impacting the Global South's economic growth and influence.
Global South Finance Forum Calls for New Equitable Financial Order
The 2025 Global South Finance Forum, held in Beijing from March 19-21, concluded with a consensus to create a more equitable global financial system, addressing challenges like rising protectionism and technological blockades impacting the Global South's economic growth and influence.
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36% Bias Score
Foreign Financial Institutions Launch Operations in Shanghai, Signaling China's Financial Reform Progress
On Wednesday, four foreign financial institutions, including BNP Paribas's wholly-owned securities brokerage firm with 1.1 billion yuan in registered capital, launched operations in Shanghai, marking increased foreign investment and aligning with China's financial reforms to establish Shanghai as a ...
Foreign Financial Institutions Launch Operations in Shanghai, Signaling China's Financial Reform Progress
On Wednesday, four foreign financial institutions, including BNP Paribas's wholly-owned securities brokerage firm with 1.1 billion yuan in registered capital, launched operations in Shanghai, marking increased foreign investment and aligning with China's financial reforms to establish Shanghai as a ...
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48% Bias Score
Global Markets Thrive on Wall Street's Woes, But U.S. Recession Remains a Major Risk
As of late March, global stock markets are benefiting from capital leaving Wall Street due to President Trump's trade war dampening the 'U.S. exceptionalism' narrative and the S&P 500's underperformance; however, a major U.S. selloff could negatively impact the entire world.
Global Markets Thrive on Wall Street's Woes, But U.S. Recession Remains a Major Risk
As of late March, global stock markets are benefiting from capital leaving Wall Street due to President Trump's trade war dampening the 'U.S. exceptionalism' narrative and the S&P 500's underperformance; however, a major U.S. selloff could negatively impact the entire world.
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Weakening Dollar Reflects Waning Global Confidence in US Leadership
The weakening US dollar, reflected in falling US stock markets and a rising euro, signals waning global confidence in US leadership under Trump, creating opportunities for Europe to strengthen the euro's international role.
Weakening Dollar Reflects Waning Global Confidence in US Leadership
The weakening US dollar, reflected in falling US stock markets and a rising euro, signals waning global confidence in US leadership under Trump, creating opportunities for Europe to strengthen the euro's international role.
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48% Bias Score
Pressure Mounts to Seize Russian Assets to Fund European Defense
Facing pressure to fund European defense amid perceived US withdrawal of security guarantees, European leaders are considering seizing €200 billion in frozen Russian central bank assets, a move opposed by the ECB but supported by some governors due to the urgency of aiding Ukraine.
Pressure Mounts to Seize Russian Assets to Fund European Defense
Facing pressure to fund European defense amid perceived US withdrawal of security guarantees, European leaders are considering seizing €200 billion in frozen Russian central bank assets, a move opposed by the ECB but supported by some governors due to the urgency of aiding Ukraine.
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Bundesbank Confirms Confidence in US-Held Gold Reserves
Germany's central bank reaffirmed its confidence in the security of its gold reserves held in New York, despite recent calls for repatriation, citing liquidity and accessibility as key considerations; 51% of Germany's 3300+ tons of gold is held domestically, 36% in New York, and 13% in London.
Bundesbank Confirms Confidence in US-Held Gold Reserves
Germany's central bank reaffirmed its confidence in the security of its gold reserves held in New York, despite recent calls for repatriation, citing liquidity and accessibility as key considerations; 51% of Germany's 3300+ tons of gold is held domestically, 36% in New York, and 13% in London.
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48% Bias Score
Global South Seeks Fairer International Financial Order
Global South financial representatives, meeting in Beijing from March 19-21, 2025, called for stronger collaboration to address rising financial inequality, exacerbated by protectionism and unsustainable debt, aiming to create a fairer international financial order.
Global South Seeks Fairer International Financial Order
Global South financial representatives, meeting in Beijing from March 19-21, 2025, called for stronger collaboration to address rising financial inequality, exacerbated by protectionism and unsustainable debt, aiming to create a fairer international financial order.
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36% Bias Score
Miran Challenges Conventional Wisdom on US Trade Deficits
Stephen Miran, in a November 2024 article, argues that the persistent US trade deficits are primarily caused by global demand for US financial assets, not domestic overspending, a view challenging the traditional understanding.
Miran Challenges Conventional Wisdom on US Trade Deficits
Stephen Miran, in a November 2024 article, argues that the persistent US trade deficits are primarily caused by global demand for US financial assets, not domestic overspending, a view challenging the traditional understanding.
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Global Markets Mixed Amid Trade War Concerns
Global markets reacted to escalating trade war concerns and a potential U.S. government shutdown, with Wall Street futures falling and the TSX following suit; however, the pan-European STOXX 600 saw a slight increase.
Global Markets Mixed Amid Trade War Concerns
Global markets reacted to escalating trade war concerns and a potential U.S. government shutdown, with Wall Street futures falling and the TSX following suit; however, the pan-European STOXX 600 saw a slight increase.
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36% Bias Score
IMF Approves $1.2 Billion Loan Tranche for Egypt, Boosting Economic Reforms
Egypt's finance minister announced that the IMF approved the disbursement of the fourth $1.2 billion tranche of an $8 billion loan, reflecting the government's commitment to economic reforms despite ongoing challenges; this boosts investor confidence and improves Egypt's credit rating.
IMF Approves $1.2 Billion Loan Tranche for Egypt, Boosting Economic Reforms
Egypt's finance minister announced that the IMF approved the disbursement of the fourth $1.2 billion tranche of an $8 billion loan, reflecting the government's commitment to economic reforms despite ongoing challenges; this boosts investor confidence and improves Egypt's credit rating.
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40% Bias Score
BlackRock Consortium Acquires Panama Canal Ports in $22.8 Billion Deal
A US-led consortium, spearheaded by BlackRock, is purchasing major Panama Canal ports from Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison for $22.8 billion, raising questions about global trade influence and US-China relations.
BlackRock Consortium Acquires Panama Canal Ports in $22.8 Billion Deal
A US-led consortium, spearheaded by BlackRock, is purchasing major Panama Canal ports from Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison for $22.8 billion, raising questions about global trade influence and US-China relations.
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48% Bias Score
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