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Accell Closes Last Major Dutch Bike Factory, Shifting Production to Hungary
Accell, owner of Batavus, Sparta, and Raleigh, is closing its last major Dutch bicycle factory in Heerenveen, eliminating 160 jobs and shifting production to Hungary; the decision follows financial struggles, a 2022 buyout, and a large Babboe cargo bike recall.
Accell Closes Last Major Dutch Bike Factory, Shifting Production to Hungary
Accell, owner of Batavus, Sparta, and Raleigh, is closing its last major Dutch bicycle factory in Heerenveen, eliminating 160 jobs and shifting production to Hungary; the decision follows financial struggles, a 2022 buyout, and a large Babboe cargo bike recall.
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36% Bias Score
Germany and Canada Enhance Cooperation on Critical Minerals to Counter China
German Chancellor Merz and Canadian Prime Minister Carney announced enhanced bilateral cooperation on defense and critical minerals, aiming to reduce reliance on China and Russia, with economy ministers set to sign a deal on lithium, rare earth elements, and other key materials.
Germany and Canada Enhance Cooperation on Critical Minerals to Counter China
German Chancellor Merz and Canadian Prime Minister Carney announced enhanced bilateral cooperation on defense and critical minerals, aiming to reduce reliance on China and Russia, with economy ministers set to sign a deal on lithium, rare earth elements, and other key materials.
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44% Bias Score
Bank of Canada to Maintain 2% Inflation Target
The Bank of Canada will not change its 2% inflation target when its monetary policy framework is renewed in 2026, Governor Tiff Macklem announced Tuesday in Mexico City, citing the target's effectiveness in anchoring inflation expectations amid global uncertainty and supply chain disruptions.
Bank of Canada to Maintain 2% Inflation Target
The Bank of Canada will not change its 2% inflation target when its monetary policy framework is renewed in 2026, Governor Tiff Macklem announced Tuesday in Mexico City, citing the target's effectiveness in anchoring inflation expectations amid global uncertainty and supply chain disruptions.
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36% Bias Score
Lab-Grown Oils Offer Sustainable Alternative to Deforestation in Cosmetics Industry
Facing EU deforestation regulations and growing consumer demand for sustainable products, Paris-based SMEY uses AI to create lab-grown coconut, palm, and shea oils, aiming to provide deforestation-free, sustainable alternatives to traditional harvesting methods.
Lab-Grown Oils Offer Sustainable Alternative to Deforestation in Cosmetics Industry
Facing EU deforestation regulations and growing consumer demand for sustainable products, Paris-based SMEY uses AI to create lab-grown coconut, palm, and shea oils, aiming to provide deforestation-free, sustainable alternatives to traditional harvesting methods.
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44% Bias Score
US Tariffs Squeeze Retail Giants' Margins
Walmart, Home Depot, Target, and Lowe's reported significant cost increases due to US tariffs in Q2 2024, prompting price increases and impacting margins; Target experienced a decline in sales and profit margins, while others successfully maintained margins.
US Tariffs Squeeze Retail Giants' Margins
Walmart, Home Depot, Target, and Lowe's reported significant cost increases due to US tariffs in Q2 2024, prompting price increases and impacting margins; Target experienced a decline in sales and profit margins, while others successfully maintained margins.
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28% Bias Score
Siemens Energy Expands Green Supply Chain Collaboration in China
Siemens Energy is deploying its DigiPlant iEMS energy management system at Kocel's foundry in China to improve energy efficiency and enable product-level carbon footprint tracking, responding to growing domestic and international pressure for supply chain-wide carbon management.
Siemens Energy Expands Green Supply Chain Collaboration in China
Siemens Energy is deploying its DigiPlant iEMS energy management system at Kocel's foundry in China to improve energy efficiency and enable product-level carbon footprint tracking, responding to growing domestic and international pressure for supply chain-wide carbon management.
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40% Bias Score
Europe's Rare Earth Recycling Challenge: Heraeus Plant Highlights China's Dominance
Germany's Bitterfeld is becoming a rare earth recycling hub, but Heraeus's new plant, while Europe's largest, faces challenges in competing with China's dominant position, highlighting Europe's critical reliance and the need for policy changes to boost domestic recycling and sourcing.
Europe's Rare Earth Recycling Challenge: Heraeus Plant Highlights China's Dominance
Germany's Bitterfeld is becoming a rare earth recycling hub, but Heraeus's new plant, while Europe's largest, faces challenges in competing with China's dominant position, highlighting Europe's critical reliance and the need for policy changes to boost domestic recycling and sourcing.
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36% Bias Score
US Mines Waste Enough Minerals to Power Millions of EVs
A study finds US mines waste enough cobalt, lithium, and manganese to power millions of electric vehicles yearly, representing a potential economic and geopolitical shift.
US Mines Waste Enough Minerals to Power Millions of EVs
A study finds US mines waste enough cobalt, lithium, and manganese to power millions of electric vehicles yearly, representing a potential economic and geopolitical shift.
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52% Bias Score
UK Food Inflation Reaches 18-Month High
UK food inflation hit a 4.2% high in August 2024 due to increased costs of chocolate, butter, and eggs; high demand, reduced supply, and increased labor costs are contributing factors, according to the British Retail Consortium.
UK Food Inflation Reaches 18-Month High
UK food inflation hit a 4.2% high in August 2024 due to increased costs of chocolate, butter, and eggs; high demand, reduced supply, and increased labor costs are contributing factors, according to the British Retail Consortium.
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36% Bias Score
International Postal Services Halt US Shipments After Tariff Exemption Expires
International postal services are suspending shipments to the United States following the expiration of a tariff exemption on small packages, impacting e-commerce businesses and consumers.
International Postal Services Halt US Shipments After Tariff Exemption Expires
International postal services are suspending shipments to the United States following the expiration of a tariff exemption on small packages, impacting e-commerce businesses and consumers.
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36% Bias Score
Australia Offers US Critical Minerals Supply Chain Solution
Australia is offering financial incentives and aiming to become a leading global supplier of critical minerals to diversify US supply chains, countering China's dominance, with significant government investments underway.
Australia Offers US Critical Minerals Supply Chain Solution
Australia is offering financial incentives and aiming to become a leading global supplier of critical minerals to diversify US supply chains, countering China's dominance, with significant government investments underway.
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48% Bias Score
US Invests Billions in Rare Earth Mining, but Self-Sufficiency Remains Elusive
The United States is investing billions of dollars to revive its rare earth mining industry to lessen dependence on China, but experts warn that complete self-sufficiency is unlikely due to high costs and inconsistent government policies.
US Invests Billions in Rare Earth Mining, but Self-Sufficiency Remains Elusive
The United States is investing billions of dollars to revive its rare earth mining industry to lessen dependence on China, but experts warn that complete self-sufficiency is unlikely due to high costs and inconsistent government policies.
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52% Bias Score
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