Goldman Sachs Removes Tencent From Conviction List Amid Geopolitical Concerns
Goldman Sachs removed Tencent from its Asia-Pacific "conviction list" after the company's addition to the U.S. Department of Defense's list of Chinese military companies, impacting U.S. government procurement starting June 2026; the firm simultaneously added Kotobuki Spirits, JD.com, and Iluka Resou...
Goldman Sachs Removes Tencent From Conviction List Amid Geopolitical Concerns
Goldman Sachs removed Tencent from its Asia-Pacific "conviction list" after the company's addition to the U.S. Department of Defense's list of Chinese military companies, impacting U.S. government procurement starting June 2026; the firm simultaneously added Kotobuki Spirits, JD.com, and Iluka Resou...
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32% Bias Score
China and Congo Set Three-Year Roadmap to Boost China-Africa Cooperation
China and the Republic of Congo, co-chairs of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), have launched a three-year roadmap to strengthen cooperation, focusing on infrastructure, trade, and green development, with specific goals like completing 1,000 livelihood projects and expanding clean energ...
China and Congo Set Three-Year Roadmap to Boost China-Africa Cooperation
China and the Republic of Congo, co-chairs of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), have launched a three-year roadmap to strengthen cooperation, focusing on infrastructure, trade, and green development, with specific goals like completing 1,000 livelihood projects and expanding clean energ...
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48% Bias Score
Chinese EVs Drive African Market Expansion
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are rapidly expanding into Africa, establishing flagship stores and assembly plants due to rising fuel costs and market potential; companies like Moja EV and Basi Go are leading this expansion, with plans to increase EV taxi fleets and introduce electric buses ...
Chinese EVs Drive African Market Expansion
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are rapidly expanding into Africa, establishing flagship stores and assembly plants due to rising fuel costs and market potential; companies like Moja EV and Basi Go are leading this expansion, with plans to increase EV taxi fleets and introduce electric buses ...
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40% Bias Score
UK Borrowing Costs Surge Amidst Global Uncertainty and Labour's Economic Policies
The UK's 30-year gilt yields reached a 27-year high due to global interest rate adjustments and Labour's economic policies, which decreased investor confidence and increased borrowing costs, hindering investments and improvements.
UK Borrowing Costs Surge Amidst Global Uncertainty and Labour's Economic Policies
The UK's 30-year gilt yields reached a 27-year high due to global interest rate adjustments and Labour's economic policies, which decreased investor confidence and increased borrowing costs, hindering investments and improvements.
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64% Bias Score
Bank ETFs Suffer Longest Losing Streaks Since 2015; Quantum Stocks Plummet
CNBC reports that the SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE) is down 14% from its November high, marking its longest seven-week losing streak since 2015, while the SPDR S&P Bank ETF (KBE) is experiencing its sixth consecutive weekly loss; furthermore, several quantum computing stocks experienced signif...
Bank ETFs Suffer Longest Losing Streaks Since 2015; Quantum Stocks Plummet
CNBC reports that the SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE) is down 14% from its November high, marking its longest seven-week losing streak since 2015, while the SPDR S&P Bank ETF (KBE) is experiencing its sixth consecutive weekly loss; furthermore, several quantum computing stocks experienced signif...
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40% Bias Score
China's New Energy Law: Restructuring the Economy and Energy Market
China's new national energy law, effective January 1st, 2025, aims to overhaul its energy market by increasing domestic consumption, prioritizing high-tech exports, and incentivizing innovation, impacting both domestic and foreign investors.
China's New Energy Law: Restructuring the Economy and Energy Market
China's new national energy law, effective January 1st, 2025, aims to overhaul its energy market by increasing domestic consumption, prioritizing high-tech exports, and incentivizing innovation, impacting both domestic and foreign investors.
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36% Bias Score
AI Investments Power US Economic Growth, Raising Bubble Concerns
Fueled by massive investments in AI infrastructure (16-20% of real GDP growth in Q3 2024), the U.S. economy experiences significant stock market gains concentrated in tech giants, while job growth is limited to construction and utilities, raising concerns about a potential bubble.
AI Investments Power US Economic Growth, Raising Bubble Concerns
Fueled by massive investments in AI infrastructure (16-20% of real GDP growth in Q3 2024), the U.S. economy experiences significant stock market gains concentrated in tech giants, while job growth is limited to construction and utilities, raising concerns about a potential bubble.
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40% Bias Score
China Doubles Funding for Economic Stimulus Program
To counter economic headwinds, China is significantly expanding its equipment upgrade and consumer goods trade-in program in 2025, allocating 300 billion yuan (double the 2024 amount) to boost domestic demand and support its modernization goals.
China Doubles Funding for Economic Stimulus Program
To counter economic headwinds, China is significantly expanding its equipment upgrade and consumer goods trade-in program in 2025, allocating 300 billion yuan (double the 2024 amount) to boost domestic demand and support its modernization goals.
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40% Bias Score
China's sustained diplomatic engagement in Africa
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's four-nation African tour, his first diplomatic trip of the year, underscores China's long-standing commitment to the continent, contrasting with Western approaches, and involves significant economic and security implications.
China's sustained diplomatic engagement in Africa
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's four-nation African tour, his first diplomatic trip of the year, underscores China's long-standing commitment to the continent, contrasting with Western approaches, and involves significant economic and security implications.
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48% Bias Score
India's Nifty 50 Index Enters Correction Territory Amidst Valuation and Growth Concerns
India's Nifty 50 stock market index has entered correction territory, falling 10% since late September due to concerns over high valuations and slowing earnings growth; however, some analysts predict a market rebound driven by government initiatives and economic growth projections.
India's Nifty 50 Index Enters Correction Territory Amidst Valuation and Growth Concerns
India's Nifty 50 stock market index has entered correction territory, falling 10% since late September due to concerns over high valuations and slowing earnings growth; however, some analysts predict a market rebound driven by government initiatives and economic growth projections.
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52% Bias Score
Chinese Provinces Launch Economic Stimulus Plans for 2025
Multiple Chinese provinces, including Fujian, Chongqing, and Henan, announced plans for a strong start to 2025's first quarter, allocating millions of yuan to boost consumption and investment through initiatives like food and car purchase subsidies and consumer bonds, aligning with central governmen...
Chinese Provinces Launch Economic Stimulus Plans for 2025
Multiple Chinese provinces, including Fujian, Chongqing, and Henan, announced plans for a strong start to 2025's first quarter, allocating millions of yuan to boost consumption and investment through initiatives like food and car purchase subsidies and consumer bonds, aligning with central governmen...
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24% Bias Score
U.S. Stock Outperformance Predicted Despite Market Risks
State Street's asset management CEO predicts continued U.S. stock market outperformance driven by tech investments and Trump's policies, despite potential market volatility and concerns regarding a bubble; a new ETF backed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund is also launched.
U.S. Stock Outperformance Predicted Despite Market Risks
State Street's asset management CEO predicts continued U.S. stock market outperformance driven by tech investments and Trump's policies, despite potential market volatility and concerns regarding a bubble; a new ETF backed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund is also launched.
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52% Bias Score