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Trump Welcomes Fed Board Member's Resignation, Seeking Influence on Interest Rates
President Trump welcomed the resignation of Federal Reserve board member Adriana Kugler, viewing it as an opportunity to influence monetary policy by appointing a replacement who favors lower interest rates, a position he has repeatedly advocated for despite the Fed's concerns about inflation.
Trump Welcomes Fed Board Member's Resignation, Seeking Influence on Interest Rates
President Trump welcomed the resignation of Federal Reserve board member Adriana Kugler, viewing it as an opportunity to influence monetary policy by appointing a replacement who favors lower interest rates, a position he has repeatedly advocated for despite the Fed's concerns about inflation.
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64% Bias Score
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns
The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at 4.25% to 4.5% on Wednesday, resisting pressure from President Trump to lower rates despite a 3% GDP growth in Q2, citing elevated inflation and economic uncertainty. Two Fed governors dissented, the first split vote in over 30 years.
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns
The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at 4.25% to 4.5% on Wednesday, resisting pressure from President Trump to lower rates despite a 3% GDP growth in Q2, citing elevated inflation and economic uncertainty. Two Fed governors dissented, the first split vote in over 30 years.
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48% Bias Score
Fed Meeting Unlikely to Reduce Credit Card Rates; Debt Relief Options Explored
The Federal Reserve's July meeting is unlikely to lower credit card interest rates, currently averaging 21.16%, due to factors beyond the Fed's benchmark rate, leaving borrowers with high-rate debt to seek alternative debt relief options.
Fed Meeting Unlikely to Reduce Credit Card Rates; Debt Relief Options Explored
The Federal Reserve's July meeting is unlikely to lower credit card interest rates, currently averaging 21.16%, due to factors beyond the Fed's benchmark rate, leaving borrowers with high-rate debt to seek alternative debt relief options.
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36% Bias Score
ECB Holds Interest Rates Steady at 2%, Maintaining Inflation Target
The European Central Bank (ECB) kept its key interest rate unchanged at 2% on Thursday, citing that inflation is at its medium-term target of 2%, despite acknowledging risks from trade tensions, a stronger euro and geopolitical uncertainty; the decision will be reassessed in September.
ECB Holds Interest Rates Steady at 2%, Maintaining Inflation Target
The European Central Bank (ECB) kept its key interest rate unchanged at 2% on Thursday, citing that inflation is at its medium-term target of 2%, despite acknowledging risks from trade tensions, a stronger euro and geopolitical uncertainty; the decision will be reassessed in September.
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40% Bias Score
China's Economy Shows U-Shaped Growth in 2025
China's economy exhibited a "U-shaped" growth pattern in 2025, with strong first-half growth driven by fiscal stimulus and infrastructure investments, followed by a slowdown in the second half due to fading stimulus, property market weakness, and potential trade war impacts; the government is priori...
China's Economy Shows U-Shaped Growth in 2025
China's economy exhibited a "U-shaped" growth pattern in 2025, with strong first-half growth driven by fiscal stimulus and infrastructure investments, followed by a slowdown in the second half due to fading stimulus, property market weakness, and potential trade war impacts; the government is priori...
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40% Bias Score
ECB Pauses Rate Cuts Amidst US-EU Trade Uncertainty; Fed Faces Trump Pressure
The ECB paused interest rate cuts after achieving its inflation target, while the Fed faces pressure from Donald Trump amid trade tensions and inflation concerns, highlighting contrasting economic contexts and policy challenges.
ECB Pauses Rate Cuts Amidst US-EU Trade Uncertainty; Fed Faces Trump Pressure
The ECB paused interest rate cuts after achieving its inflation target, while the Fed faces pressure from Donald Trump amid trade tensions and inflation concerns, highlighting contrasting economic contexts and policy challenges.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Welcomes Fed Board Resignation to Push for Lower Interest Rates
President Trump welcomes the resignation of Federal Reserve board member Adriana Kugler, aiming to influence the future direction of US monetary policy by appointing a more compliant successor; while he hasn't removed Fed Chair Jerome Powell due to market volatility, he continues to pressure the Fed...
Trump Welcomes Fed Board Resignation to Push for Lower Interest Rates
President Trump welcomes the resignation of Federal Reserve board member Adriana Kugler, aiming to influence the future direction of US monetary policy by appointing a more compliant successor; while he hasn't removed Fed Chair Jerome Powell due to market volatility, he continues to pressure the Fed...
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60% Bias Score
Trump's Attack on Fed Independence Threatens US Economic Stability
President Trump's ongoing criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and his calls for lower interest rates are jeopardizing the Fed's independence, raising concerns about economic stability and mirroring the negative consequences of similar political interference in Turkey's central bank.
Trump's Attack on Fed Independence Threatens US Economic Stability
President Trump's ongoing criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and his calls for lower interest rates are jeopardizing the Fed's independence, raising concerns about economic stability and mirroring the negative consequences of similar political interference in Turkey's central bank.
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52% Bias Score
Judge Rejects Lawsuit to Open Federal Reserve Meetings
A federal judge rejected a lawsuit aiming to make Federal Reserve interest-rate setting meetings public, citing the FOMC's independent status, despite the plaintiff's claim of Sunshine Act violation. The judge also questioned the suit's timing and potential publicity motives.
Judge Rejects Lawsuit to Open Federal Reserve Meetings
A federal judge rejected a lawsuit aiming to make Federal Reserve interest-rate setting meetings public, citing the FOMC's independent status, despite the plaintiff's claim of Sunshine Act violation. The judge also questioned the suit's timing and potential publicity motives.
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40% Bias Score
Central Banks Hold Rates Steady Amidst Trump Trade Uncertainty
The Bank of Canada and the U.S. Federal Reserve are expected to hold interest rates steady this week due to uncertainty surrounding President Trump's trade policies, which are impacting inflation and economic growth; both central banks will deliver interest-rate decisions on Wednesday.
Central Banks Hold Rates Steady Amidst Trump Trade Uncertainty
The Bank of Canada and the U.S. Federal Reserve are expected to hold interest rates steady this week due to uncertainty surrounding President Trump's trade policies, which are impacting inflation and economic growth; both central banks will deliver interest-rate decisions on Wednesday.
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48% Bias Score
Bank of Russia Cuts Interest Rates Amid Recession Fears
The Bank of Russia cut interest rates by 200 basis points to 18% on [Date], its second cut since the Ukraine war began, reflecting decreasing inflation and growing recession concerns. The decision follows a June cut of 100 basis points.
Bank of Russia Cuts Interest Rates Amid Recession Fears
The Bank of Russia cut interest rates by 200 basis points to 18% on [Date], its second cut since the Ukraine war began, reflecting decreasing inflation and growing recession concerns. The decision follows a June cut of 100 basis points.
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32% Bias Score
Trump-Powell Interest Rate Dispute: Legal Uncertainty and Economic Concerns
House Speaker Mike Johnson commented on President Trump's criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's interest rate policies, expressing uncertainty about the legal implications of firing him; the current benchmark rate is 4.25% to 4.5%, and Trump believes lowering them would boost economic g...
Trump-Powell Interest Rate Dispute: Legal Uncertainty and Economic Concerns
House Speaker Mike Johnson commented on President Trump's criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's interest rate policies, expressing uncertainty about the legal implications of firing him; the current benchmark rate is 4.25% to 4.5%, and Trump believes lowering them would boost economic g...
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36% Bias Score
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