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Record US Job Cuts in February 2025
February 2025 witnessed 172,017 US job cuts—the highest monthly total since July 2020—with over 62,000 federal government positions affected, primarily due to cost-cutting measures and shifting priorities, increasing unemployment to 4.1% and creating intense job market competition.
Record US Job Cuts in February 2025
February 2025 witnessed 172,017 US job cuts—the highest monthly total since July 2020—with over 62,000 federal government positions affected, primarily due to cost-cutting measures and shifting priorities, increasing unemployment to 4.1% and creating intense job market competition.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Imposes Reciprocal Tariffs, Deflecting Recession Concerns
President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs of up to 25% on imports from various countries starting April 2, 2025, aiming to match tariffs imposed on US goods, despite warnings of potential economic contraction and market instability; tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports were lifted, but those o...
Trump Imposes Reciprocal Tariffs, Deflecting Recession Concerns
President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs of up to 25% on imports from various countries starting April 2, 2025, aiming to match tariffs imposed on US goods, despite warnings of potential economic contraction and market instability; tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports were lifted, but those o...
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56% Bias Score
Trump on US Recession: Refuses to Rule Out Possibility Amidst Trade Policy Uncertainty
President Trump refused to rule out a US recession this year, citing his trade policies' transition period, while the Atlanta Federal Reserve projected a first-quarter contraction, increasing recession fears; his commerce secretary disagreed, predicting strong growth.
Trump on US Recession: Refuses to Rule Out Possibility Amidst Trade Policy Uncertainty
President Trump refused to rule out a US recession this year, citing his trade policies' transition period, while the Atlanta Federal Reserve projected a first-quarter contraction, increasing recession fears; his commerce secretary disagreed, predicting strong growth.
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44% Bias Score
US Economy Shows Signs of Slowdown Amidst Weather and Trade Uncertainty
US consumer spending dropped 0.2% in January, its first decline in almost two years, impacting a real-time economic growth forecast that turned negative; however, this may be due to severe weather and wildfires, while the labor market remains strong.
US Economy Shows Signs of Slowdown Amidst Weather and Trade Uncertainty
US consumer spending dropped 0.2% in January, its first decline in almost two years, impacting a real-time economic growth forecast that turned negative; however, this may be due to severe weather and wildfires, while the labor market remains strong.
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40% Bias Score
Canada Delays Aid Amidst US Tariffs Uncertainty
Facing 25% US tariffs on most goods, Canada delays aid to affected workers and businesses due to uncertainty over President Trump's trade policies, while economists warn of a potential recession and unemployment rise to 8% if tariffs persist for a year, prompting Quebec and Ontario to prepare indepe...
Canada Delays Aid Amidst US Tariffs Uncertainty
Facing 25% US tariffs on most goods, Canada delays aid to affected workers and businesses due to uncertainty over President Trump's trade policies, while economists warn of a potential recession and unemployment rise to 8% if tariffs persist for a year, prompting Quebec and Ontario to prepare indepe...
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44% Bias Score
Global Markets Plunge After Trump's New Tariffs
Donald Trump's announcement of new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China on February 28th, 2024, caused a global stock market downturn, with investors shifting funds to safer assets like gold and bonds.
Global Markets Plunge After Trump's New Tariffs
Donald Trump's announcement of new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China on February 28th, 2024, caused a global stock market downturn, with investors shifting funds to safer assets like gold and bonds.
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52% Bias Score
US to Implement Reciprocal Tariffs, No Recession Predicted
On March 11, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced that the U.S. will not face a recession despite reciprocal tariffs on foreign goods starting April 2nd, impacting grocery prices and foreign goods, while steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada will begin March 12th.
US to Implement Reciprocal Tariffs, No Recession Predicted
On March 11, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced that the U.S. will not face a recession despite reciprocal tariffs on foreign goods starting April 2nd, impacting grocery prices and foreign goods, while steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada will begin March 12th.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Fluctuating Tariffs Create Economic Uncertainty
President Trump announced potential tariff increases on Canadian and Mexican goods, initially scheduled for April 2nd, but later postponed due to ongoing negotiations to curb fentanyl trafficking; these fluctuating tariffs have caused significant economic uncertainty and prompted retaliatory measure...
Trump's Fluctuating Tariffs Create Economic Uncertainty
President Trump announced potential tariff increases on Canadian and Mexican goods, initially scheduled for April 2nd, but later postponed due to ongoing negotiations to curb fentanyl trafficking; these fluctuating tariffs have caused significant economic uncertainty and prompted retaliatory measure...
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56% Bias Score
US Economy Slows in January, but Underlying Fundamentals Remain Strong
US consumer spending unexpectedly fell 0.2% in January 2025, the first decline in almost two years, impacted by severe weather; however, the underlying economic fundamentals remain solid, with job growth and low unemployment persisting, although inflation remains a concern and trade tensions are cau...
US Economy Slows in January, but Underlying Fundamentals Remain Strong
US consumer spending unexpectedly fell 0.2% in January 2025, the first decline in almost two years, impacted by severe weather; however, the underlying economic fundamentals remain solid, with job growth and low unemployment persisting, although inflation remains a concern and trade tensions are cau...
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48% Bias Score
Falling Interest Rates Signal Opportunity in Corporate Bonds
Falling US home sales and weak consumer confidence signal a potential recession, leading to predicted interest rate cuts and making high-yield corporate bonds, particularly closed-end funds (CEFs) like the PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund (PDI), an attractive investment opportunity for contrarian income-se...
Falling Interest Rates Signal Opportunity in Corporate Bonds
Falling US home sales and weak consumer confidence signal a potential recession, leading to predicted interest rate cuts and making high-yield corporate bonds, particularly closed-end funds (CEFs) like the PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund (PDI), an attractive investment opportunity for contrarian income-se...
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52% Bias Score
Recession Fears Rise Amidst Negative GDP Revision
The Atlanta Fed slashed its Q3 GDP growth estimate to -2.8%, raising recession probabilities to 25% according to Bloomberg, despite historical data showing strong equity performance during and after past recessions.
Recession Fears Rise Amidst Negative GDP Revision
The Atlanta Fed slashed its Q3 GDP growth estimate to -2.8%, raising recession probabilities to 25% according to Bloomberg, despite historical data showing strong equity performance during and after past recessions.
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Germany's Post-Pandemic Economic Losses Reach €735 Billion
The German Institute for Economic Research (IW) reports €735 billion in economic losses since the pandemic, exceeding losses from previous crises, primarily due to reduced investment and private consumption impacting each citizen by approximately €5600.
Germany's Post-Pandemic Economic Losses Reach €735 Billion
The German Institute for Economic Research (IW) reports €735 billion in economic losses since the pandemic, exceeding losses from previous crises, primarily due to reduced investment and private consumption impacting each citizen by approximately €5600.
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56% Bias Score
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