Tag #Political Risk

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Great Koala National Park Established in NSW, Sparking Job Losses and Environmental Debate

The NSW government created a 476,000-hectare Great Koala National Park, fulfilling an election promise but resulting in job losses in the forestry industry and environmental concerns.

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40% Bias Score

Life on Land
kathimerini.gr
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Turkey Cuts Interest Rate Amidst Political Uncertainty

The Central Bank of Turkey unexpectedly lowered its weekly repo rate from 46 percent to 43 percent on Thursday, defying analysts' expectations for a smaller cut; this decision reflects a belief that markets have stabilized and inflation is slowing, despite ongoing political risks.

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thetimes.com
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AstraZeneca's $50 Billion US Investment, Sizewell C Approval, and UK Borrowing Surge

AstraZeneca will invest $50 billion in US facilities by 2030 due to President Trump's tariffs; the UK approved the Sizewell C nuclear plant costing £38 billion; June government borrowing reached £20.7 billion, exceeding forecasts.

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32% Bias Score

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Mexico's Economic Dependence on the US Under Trump

Mexico's close economic ties with the US leave it vulnerable to political pressure, as exemplified by Trump's threats, despite attempts to diversify through initiatives such as "Plan Mexico".

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56% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
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Corporate America's Strategic Silence Under Trump

Following President Trump's re-election, major US corporations dramatically scaled back their public political and social activism, prioritizing appeasement to avoid potential administration retribution, as evidenced by decreased charitable donations and scaled-back diversity initiatives, despite si...

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elpais.com
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Spanish Budget Delay Amidst Parliamentary Instability

Spain's parliamentary instability is delaying the 2025 budget, jeopardizing planned military spending increases and potentially affecting economic growth projections due to the lack of established stability objectives and delayed ministerial orders.

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US-Mexico Trade and Investment Frozen Amidst Policy Uncertainty

President Trump's tariffs on Mexican goods and President Sheinbaum's controversial judicial overhaul are freezing investment in Mexico, causing job losses (at least 65,000 in Juárez), slowing economic growth, and straining US-Mexico relations, with bilateral trade totaling $840 billion in 2024.

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52% Bias Score

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kathimerini.gr
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Global Economy: Strong But Vulnerable

Despite global political instability, the world economy remains surprisingly robust due to post-2008 policies and quick responses to supply chain shocks; however, rising government debt, interventions, and political risks threaten this stability.

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UK Government Faces Bank of England Opposition Over Pension Investment Mandate

The UK government seeks powers to mandate up to 10 percent of pension fund investments in specific sectors, prompting opposition from the Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey who highlights concerns about the safety and caution required for pensioner investments.

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64% Bias Score

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Trump's Return Shakes Global Markets

Donald Trump's return to power has increased volatility in global financial markets due to his trade policies, impacting stocks, bonds, and currencies; while the US economy shows resilience, investors are diversifying away from US assets, seeking a more balanced portfolio.

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dw.com
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Bulgaria to Adopt Euro Amidst Public Opposition and Concerns Over Price Increases

Following confirmation that Bulgaria meets the criteria, it is set to adopt the euro on January 1st, 2026, despite public opposition fueled by concerns about price increases and misinformation campaigns, prompting the government to launch a late counter-campaign.

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theguardian.com
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Musk-Trump Feud Exposes Risks of Privatized Government Services

Elon Musk and Donald Trump ended their political partnership this week with a highly public feud that included Musk threatening to decommission SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft, which was later reversed, and Trump suggesting the cancellation of Musk's government contracts; this highlights the risk of priv...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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