EU Unfazed by Trump's LNG Import Warning
Trump warned the EU to significantly increase US LNG imports or face tariffs; however, the EU is expected to comply, as this aligns with its energy diversification strategy away from Russia, with the European Commission President stating that this would be more cost-effective.
EU Unfazed by Trump's LNG Import Warning
Trump warned the EU to significantly increase US LNG imports or face tariffs; however, the EU is expected to comply, as this aligns with its energy diversification strategy away from Russia, with the European Commission President stating that this would be more cost-effective.
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44% Bias Score
Post-Christmas Sales Surge Amidst Retail Sector Instability
American holiday retail sales totaled between $979.5 billion and $989 billion in November and December, up 2.5% to 3.5% year-over-year; post-Christmas sales are now underway, offering deeper discounts than last year, yet store closures surged 69% year-over-year, amid looming tariff threats impacting...
Post-Christmas Sales Surge Amidst Retail Sector Instability
American holiday retail sales totaled between $979.5 billion and $989 billion in November and December, up 2.5% to 3.5% year-over-year; post-Christmas sales are now underway, offering deeper discounts than last year, yet store closures surged 69% year-over-year, amid looming tariff threats impacting...
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32% Bias Score
US Consumer Confidence Falls Amid Tariff Concerns
US consumer confidence fell to 104.7 in December 2024 from 112.8 in November, below market expectations of 113.5, driven by concerns over President-elect Trump's planned tariffs and their potential impact on the cost of living, with 46 percent of consumers expecting higher prices.
US Consumer Confidence Falls Amid Tariff Concerns
US consumer confidence fell to 104.7 in December 2024 from 112.8 in November, below market expectations of 113.5, driven by concerns over President-elect Trump's planned tariffs and their potential impact on the cost of living, with 46 percent of consumers expecting higher prices.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Mexico with 25% Tariffs
Donald Trump threatened Mexico with a 25% tariff on all imports unless they address illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and trade imbalances; Mexico's President Sheinbaum responded with a conciliatory approach, highlighting challenges in controlling drug cartels and migration.
Trump Threatens Mexico with 25% Tariffs
Donald Trump threatened Mexico with a 25% tariff on all imports unless they address illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and trade imbalances; Mexico's President Sheinbaum responded with a conciliatory approach, highlighting challenges in controlling drug cartels and migration.
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60% Bias Score
Trump to Expel Gang Members, Designate Cartels as Terrorist Organizations
President-elect Trump announced plans to expel all foreign gang members and designate drug cartels as terrorist organizations upon taking office, using federal agencies and sanctions; this follows his claims of Venezuelan gang control in Aurora, Colorado, and mirrors past 'war on drugs' approaches.
Trump to Expel Gang Members, Designate Cartels as Terrorist Organizations
President-elect Trump announced plans to expel all foreign gang members and designate drug cartels as terrorist organizations upon taking office, using federal agencies and sanctions; this follows his claims of Venezuelan gang control in Aurora, Colorado, and mirrors past 'war on drugs' approaches.
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64% Bias Score
Bolton: Trump's Tariffs Unlikely to Be Averted by Enhanced Border Security
John Bolton, former Trump advisor, warns that Canada's efforts to improve border security may not prevent Donald Trump from imposing 25 percent tariffs, due to his belief in tariffs as sound economic policy and personal animus towards Canadian leaders.
Bolton: Trump's Tariffs Unlikely to Be Averted by Enhanced Border Security
John Bolton, former Trump advisor, warns that Canada's efforts to improve border security may not prevent Donald Trump from imposing 25 percent tariffs, due to his belief in tariffs as sound economic policy and personal animus towards Canadian leaders.
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44% Bias Score
Apple Stock Soars: iPhone 17 Launch and AI to Fuel Growth
Apple's stock price has risen nearly 35% in 2024, exceeding the S&P 500's growth, driven by strong financials and the anticipated launch of the iPhone 17, which JPMorgan predicts will increase iPhone sales from 230 million units to 263 million units by 2027.
Apple Stock Soars: iPhone 17 Launch and AI to Fuel Growth
Apple's stock price has risen nearly 35% in 2024, exceeding the S&P 500's growth, driven by strong financials and the anticipated launch of the iPhone 17, which JPMorgan predicts will increase iPhone sales from 230 million units to 263 million units by 2027.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Proposed Tariffs: Potential for Significant Economic Disruption
President-elect Trump's proposed 60 percent tariff on Chinese goods, and 10-20 percent on others, is expected to cause significant economic disruption, potentially increasing US inflation by 1 percent by 2025's third quarter and impacting global supply chains, while China may be better positioned to...
Trump's Proposed Tariffs: Potential for Significant Economic Disruption
President-elect Trump's proposed 60 percent tariff on Chinese goods, and 10-20 percent on others, is expected to cause significant economic disruption, potentially increasing US inflation by 1 percent by 2025's third quarter and impacting global supply chains, while China may be better positioned to...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Proposed Tariffs: Potential Economic Impacts on US and China
President-elect Trump's planned 60 percent tariff on Chinese imports is expected to cause significant US inflation and job losses, while potentially pushing some products out of the US market; however, China's diversified markets and proactive economic policies may lessen the negative impacts.
Trump's Proposed Tariffs: Potential Economic Impacts on US and China
President-elect Trump's planned 60 percent tariff on Chinese imports is expected to cause significant US inflation and job losses, while potentially pushing some products out of the US market; however, China's diversified markets and proactive economic policies may lessen the negative impacts.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Planned Tariff Increases to Restructure Global Trade
Incoming President Donald Trump plans to impose significant tariff increases on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China upon taking office in January 2025, potentially within his first 100 days, impacting consumers, businesses, and global trade relations.
Trump's Planned Tariff Increases to Restructure Global Trade
Incoming President Donald Trump plans to impose significant tariff increases on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China upon taking office in January 2025, potentially within his first 100 days, impacting consumers, businesses, and global trade relations.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Economic Policies: Potential for Slower Growth and Higher Inflation
President-elect Trump's economic policies, including tax cuts and tariffs, contrast with President Biden's approach, despite a strong economy under Biden; this could lead to decreased growth and increased inflation, particularly in food and restaurant prices.
Trump's Economic Policies: Potential for Slower Growth and Higher Inflation
President-elect Trump's economic policies, including tax cuts and tariffs, contrast with President Biden's approach, despite a strong economy under Biden; this could lead to decreased growth and increased inflation, particularly in food and restaurant prices.
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40% Bias Score
US Launches Probe into Chinese Semiconductor Makers, Potential Tariffs Loom
The Biden administration initiated an investigation into Chinese semiconductor producers, potentially imposing tariffs on Chinese goods due to concerns about unfair competition and national security, citing the use of older, cheaper production methods and a lack of transparency in the supply chain.
US Launches Probe into Chinese Semiconductor Makers, Potential Tariffs Loom
The Biden administration initiated an investigation into Chinese semiconductor producers, potentially imposing tariffs on Chinese goods due to concerns about unfair competition and national security, citing the use of older, cheaper production methods and a lack of transparency in the supply chain.
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40% Bias Score