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Spanish SMEs' Strong Financials Defy Claims of Reduced Workweek Inviability
Data from the Bank of Spain and AEAT shows Spanish SMEs' profitability and productivity have increased significantly since 2019, refuting claims that a reduction in working hours to 37.5 is economically unfeasible; low debt levels and increased productivity support the change.
Spanish SMEs' Strong Financials Defy Claims of Reduced Workweek Inviability
Data from the Bank of Spain and AEAT shows Spanish SMEs' profitability and productivity have increased significantly since 2019, refuting claims that a reduction in working hours to 37.5 is economically unfeasible; low debt levels and increased productivity support the change.
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48% Bias Score
Low Stock Market Participation Persists in Germany Despite Efforts
In 2024, only 17.2% of Germans over 14 held stocks, down from previous years, due to risk aversion, economic uncertainty, and increased savings interest rates; despite this, younger investors (under 40) increased by 150,000.
Low Stock Market Participation Persists in Germany Despite Efforts
In 2024, only 17.2% of Germans over 14 held stocks, down from previous years, due to risk aversion, economic uncertainty, and increased savings interest rates; despite this, younger investors (under 40) increased by 150,000.
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44% Bias Score
Spain Limits Minimum Wage Increase to 4.4%
Spain's Ministry of Labor proposes a maximum 4.4% minimum wage increase for 2025 (50 euros monthly), rejecting union demands for a higher rise, but remaining open to negotiation with employers within the expert-recommended range of 3.3%-4.4%.
Spain Limits Minimum Wage Increase to 4.4%
Spain's Ministry of Labor proposes a maximum 4.4% minimum wage increase for 2025 (50 euros monthly), rejecting union demands for a higher rise, but remaining open to negotiation with employers within the expert-recommended range of 3.3%-4.4%.
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44% Bias Score
Sydney House Prices Fall Amidst High Interest Rates
Sydney house prices fell 0.1 percent in December, marking the first back-to-back quarterly decline in two years due to high interest rates and reduced borrowing capacity; however, unit prices reached a record high.
Sydney House Prices Fall Amidst High Interest Rates
Sydney house prices fell 0.1 percent in December, marking the first back-to-back quarterly decline in two years due to high interest rates and reduced borrowing capacity; however, unit prices reached a record high.
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44% Bias Score
Targeted Networking Strategy Boosts CFO Job Search Success
A CFO seeking a new position can significantly improve their job search by using a targeted networking strategy that prioritizes key individuals such as board members, venture capital firms, private equity firms, professional service providers, retained search firms, and peers depending on whether t...
Targeted Networking Strategy Boosts CFO Job Search Success
A CFO seeking a new position can significantly improve their job search by using a targeted networking strategy that prioritizes key individuals such as board members, venture capital firms, private equity firms, professional service providers, retained search firms, and peers depending on whether t...
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4% Bias Score
Strong US Jobs Report Impacts Canadian REITs
The unexpectedly strong U.S. jobs report in December (256,000 jobs added vs. 155,000 expected) caused Canadian REIT prices to fall 1-3 percent due to interest rate sensitivity; however, valuation models suggest most are at or near intrinsic value, with positive analyst forecasts for 2025.
Strong US Jobs Report Impacts Canadian REITs
The unexpectedly strong U.S. jobs report in December (256,000 jobs added vs. 155,000 expected) caused Canadian REIT prices to fall 1-3 percent due to interest rate sensitivity; however, valuation models suggest most are at or near intrinsic value, with positive analyst forecasts for 2025.
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32% Bias Score
South Korea's Employment Growth Slows Sharply in 2024
South Korea's employment growth slowed to 159,000 jobs in 2024, a sharp decrease from 816,000 in 2022; construction, retail and business services suffered significant job losses, while employment among those aged 60 and older rose by 266,000.
South Korea's Employment Growth Slows Sharply in 2024
South Korea's employment growth slowed to 159,000 jobs in 2024, a sharp decrease from 816,000 in 2022; construction, retail and business services suffered significant job losses, while employment among those aged 60 and older rose by 266,000.
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40% Bias Score
NSF's ExLENT Program Funds Work-Based Learning in Emerging Technologies
The National Science Foundation's ExLENT program funds partnerships between educational institutions and organizations to create work-based learning opportunities in emerging technology fields, addressing a critical skills gap by providing students with hands-on experience and employer connections.
NSF's ExLENT Program Funds Work-Based Learning in Emerging Technologies
The National Science Foundation's ExLENT program funds partnerships between educational institutions and organizations to create work-based learning opportunities in emerging technology fields, addressing a critical skills gap by providing students with hands-on experience and employer connections.
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36% Bias Score
Spain Debates Expanding Foreign Worker Recruitment Amidst High Unemployment
Spain's Social Security Minister proposes expanding foreign worker recruitment to address labor shortages, sparking debate about potential impacts on domestic employment and wages, with concerns raised about worker exploitation.
Spain Debates Expanding Foreign Worker Recruitment Amidst High Unemployment
Spain's Social Security Minister proposes expanding foreign worker recruitment to address labor shortages, sparking debate about potential impacts on domestic employment and wages, with concerns raised about worker exploitation.
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48% Bias Score
Toronto Real Estate Sees Unexpectedly Active Start to 2024
The Toronto-area real estate market is experiencing an unexpectedly active start to 2024, with increased seller activity and listings in various areas, driven by sellers' proactive approach in anticipation of potential market stagnation and spurred by recent interest rate cuts and loosened mortgage ...
Toronto Real Estate Sees Unexpectedly Active Start to 2024
The Toronto-area real estate market is experiencing an unexpectedly active start to 2024, with increased seller activity and listings in various areas, driven by sellers' proactive approach in anticipation of potential market stagnation and spurred by recent interest rate cuts and loosened mortgage ...
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40% Bias Score
French Regional Newspaper Le Courrier Picard Announces 20% Job Cuts
Le Courrier picard, a French regional newspaper, announced a plan to cut 18 jobs (20% of its staff) in January 2024, eliminating its editing department and impacting other areas due to industry challenges and competition, despite current profitability.
French Regional Newspaper Le Courrier Picard Announces 20% Job Cuts
Le Courrier picard, a French regional newspaper, announced a plan to cut 18 jobs (20% of its staff) in January 2024, eliminating its editing department and impacting other areas due to industry challenges and competition, despite current profitability.
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44% Bias Score
Brussels Pension Protests Cause Widespread Disruptions
Approximately 30,000 people in Brussels protested proposed pension reforms, resulting in violent clashes between police and firefighters, widespread transportation disruptions (flight and train cancellations), and school closures; the government insists reform is necessary, while unions warn of sign...
Brussels Pension Protests Cause Widespread Disruptions
Approximately 30,000 people in Brussels protested proposed pension reforms, resulting in violent clashes between police and firefighters, widespread transportation disruptions (flight and train cancellations), and school closures; the government insists reform is necessary, while unions warn of sign...
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48% Bias Score
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