BOJ Poised for Rate Hike Amid Inflation and Yen Weakness
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by 0.25% this week to 0.5%, the highest since 2008, driven by sustained inflation, yen weakness, and a shift in the BOJ's public statements. Eighteen of nineteen economists polled by CNBC predict the hike, despite risks from weak hou...
BOJ Poised for Rate Hike Amid Inflation and Yen Weakness
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by 0.25% this week to 0.5%, the highest since 2008, driven by sustained inflation, yen weakness, and a shift in the BOJ's public statements. Eighteen of nineteen economists polled by CNBC predict the hike, despite risks from weak hou...
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40% Bias Score
EU adopts pragmatic approach to Trump's second term, prioritizing cooperation and unified action
Despite pre-election threats, President Trump's inauguration has not yet resulted in new tariffs on EU goods; the EU is adopting a pragmatic approach, pursuing cooperation while preparing for potential trade conflicts to avoid a trade war, with a focus on energy collaboration and unified action.
EU adopts pragmatic approach to Trump's second term, prioritizing cooperation and unified action
Despite pre-election threats, President Trump's inauguration has not yet resulted in new tariffs on EU goods; the EU is adopting a pragmatic approach, pursuing cooperation while preparing for potential trade conflicts to avoid a trade war, with a focus on energy collaboration and unified action.
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36% Bias Score
Rubio Confirmed as US Secretary of State
Following a unanimous Senate vote, Marco Rubio, 53, was sworn in as the new US Secretary of State on Tuesday, succeeding Antony Blinken under President Donald Trump's second term, marking a significant shift in foreign policy direction.
Rubio Confirmed as US Secretary of State
Following a unanimous Senate vote, Marco Rubio, 53, was sworn in as the new US Secretary of State on Tuesday, succeeding Antony Blinken under President Donald Trump's second term, marking a significant shift in foreign policy direction.
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44% Bias Score
Stefanik's UN Nomination: "America First" Approach and Funding Review
Rep. Elise Stefanik, nominated as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, pledged an "America First" approach, promising a review of U.S. funding (currently totaling $2.8 billion in arrears) for U.N. agencies, citing concerns about anti-Israel bias and overall effectiveness, while acknowledging the v...
Stefanik's UN Nomination: "America First" Approach and Funding Review
Rep. Elise Stefanik, nominated as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, pledged an "America First" approach, promising a review of U.S. funding (currently totaling $2.8 billion in arrears) for U.N. agencies, citing concerns about anti-Israel bias and overall effectiveness, while acknowledging the v...
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56% Bias Score
EU Prepares for New Era in US Relations Under Trump
European Union leaders are adapting to a new era in relations with the United States following Donald Trump's re-election, emphasizing the need for realistic engagement while prioritizing the defense of their interests and pursuing greater European autonomy.
EU Prepares for New Era in US Relations Under Trump
European Union leaders are adapting to a new era in relations with the United States following Donald Trump's re-election, emphasizing the need for realistic engagement while prioritizing the defense of their interests and pursuing greater European autonomy.
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48% Bias Score
UK Navy Tracks Russian Spy Ship Near Critical Infrastructure
The Royal Navy tracked a Russian spy ship, Yantar, through UK waters on Monday, prompting Defense Secretary John Healey to publicly warn Russia of the UK's awareness of its activities. The Yantar was detected near critical UK undersea infrastructure, prompting a deterrent response from a Royal Navy ...
UK Navy Tracks Russian Spy Ship Near Critical Infrastructure
The Royal Navy tracked a Russian spy ship, Yantar, through UK waters on Monday, prompting Defense Secretary John Healey to publicly warn Russia of the UK's awareness of its activities. The Yantar was detected near critical UK undersea infrastructure, prompting a deterrent response from a Royal Navy ...
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64% Bias Score
Trump Threatens to Double Taxes on Foreign Entities
On January 22nd, 2025, President Trump threatened to double taxes on foreign entities in the US, retaliating against what he deems discriminatory taxes on American multinationals; this follows the US withdrawing support for a global tax agreement, potentially escalating international tax disputes an...
Trump Threatens to Double Taxes on Foreign Entities
On January 22nd, 2025, President Trump threatened to double taxes on foreign entities in the US, retaliating against what he deems discriminatory taxes on American multinationals; this follows the US withdrawing support for a global tax agreement, potentially escalating international tax disputes an...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Election Strains German-American Relations
Following Donald Trump's election, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz offered congratulations but stayed away from the inauguration, highlighting the strained relations stemming from Trump's threats to end climate protection, impose tariffs, and pursue an assertive foreign policy; Germany's political lan...
Trump's Election Strains German-American Relations
Following Donald Trump's election, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz offered congratulations but stayed away from the inauguration, highlighting the strained relations stemming from Trump's threats to end climate protection, impose tariffs, and pursue an assertive foreign policy; Germany's political lan...
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48% Bias Score
Poland's Massive Military Buildup Amidst Heightened Russia Threat
Poland, facing a perceived imminent threat from Russia, is massively increasing military spending (5% of GDP) and building extensive border fortifications along its border with Belarus, signaling a new 'Iron Curtain' and prompting calls for increased European defense spending and self-reliance.
Poland's Massive Military Buildup Amidst Heightened Russia Threat
Poland, facing a perceived imminent threat from Russia, is massively increasing military spending (5% of GDP) and building extensive border fortifications along its border with Belarus, signaling a new 'Iron Curtain' and prompting calls for increased European defense spending and self-reliance.
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52% Bias Score
RCEP: Lowering Trade Costs Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), effective January 1, 2022, is the world's largest free trade agreement, comprising 15 Asia-Pacific nations, significantly lowering trade costs by eliminating tariffs on over 90% of goods and reducing non-tariff barriers, despite criticisms of i...
RCEP: Lowering Trade Costs Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), effective January 1, 2022, is the world's largest free trade agreement, comprising 15 Asia-Pacific nations, significantly lowering trade costs by eliminating tariffs on over 90% of goods and reducing non-tariff barriers, despite criticisms of i...
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36% Bias Score
Global Trade War Looms Amidst EU-China Electric Vehicle Dispute
The EU's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, and subsequent Chinese retaliation, threaten a global trade war, potentially disrupting supply chains and raising prices like during the pandemic; tensions with the US under Trump further complicate the situation.
Global Trade War Looms Amidst EU-China Electric Vehicle Dispute
The EU's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, and subsequent Chinese retaliation, threaten a global trade war, potentially disrupting supply chains and raising prices like during the pandemic; tensions with the US under Trump further complicate the situation.
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36% Bias Score
Syria Plans Privatization and Foreign Investment to Boost Economy
Syria's interim government, attending the Davos World Economic Forum, announced plans to privatize state assets, attract foreign investment, and ease sanctions by addressing the HTS issue; this marks a shift from the previous regime's focus on security.
Syria Plans Privatization and Foreign Investment to Boost Economy
Syria's interim government, attending the Davos World Economic Forum, announced plans to privatize state assets, attract foreign investment, and ease sanctions by addressing the HTS issue; this marks a shift from the previous regime's focus on security.
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48% Bias Score