China's Export-Fueled Growth Masks Underlying Economic Weaknesses
China's economy grew by 5 percent in 2024, exceeding expectations, but this growth was primarily driven by a record $1 trillion trade surplus fueled by exports, while domestic consumption remained weak, creating economic vulnerability.
China's Export-Fueled Growth Masks Underlying Economic Weaknesses
China's economy grew by 5 percent in 2024, exceeding expectations, but this growth was primarily driven by a record $1 trillion trade surplus fueled by exports, while domestic consumption remained weak, creating economic vulnerability.
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48% Bias Score
US Tariffs on China Risk Inflation, Slowing Growth
The US plans to impose massive tariffs on China, potentially increasing inflation and slowing US economic growth; economists predict higher consumer prices and disrupted US supply chains; China plans to counteract with domestic market revitalization and a 5% GDP growth target for 2025.
US Tariffs on China Risk Inflation, Slowing Growth
The US plans to impose massive tariffs on China, potentially increasing inflation and slowing US economic growth; economists predict higher consumer prices and disrupted US supply chains; China plans to counteract with domestic market revitalization and a 5% GDP growth target for 2025.
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40% Bias Score
US Stocks Soar on Inflation Data, Big Tech Gains
US stock indexes closed their best week in two months on Friday, with the S&P 500 up 1 percent, the Dow Jones up 0.8 percent, and the Nasdaq up 1.5 percent; this rally was fueled by strong performances from Big Tech companies and positive inflation news, raising hopes for further interest rate cuts ...
US Stocks Soar on Inflation Data, Big Tech Gains
US stock indexes closed their best week in two months on Friday, with the S&P 500 up 1 percent, the Dow Jones up 0.8 percent, and the Nasdaq up 1.5 percent; this rally was fueled by strong performances from Big Tech companies and positive inflation news, raising hopes for further interest rate cuts ...
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44% Bias Score
China's Economy Grows 5% in 2024, Meeting Target Amidst Challenges
China's economy grew 5% in 2024, meeting its target despite slowing from 5.2% in 2023, driven by strong exports and stimulus measures, while facing challenges from weakening domestic demand and an aging population.
China's Economy Grows 5% in 2024, Meeting Target Amidst Challenges
China's economy grew 5% in 2024, meeting its target despite slowing from 5.2% in 2023, driven by strong exports and stimulus measures, while facing challenges from weakening domestic demand and an aging population.
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40% Bias Score
Pre-Tariff Stockpiling Fuels Record US Imports from China in December 2024
US imports from China spiked 14.5 percent in December 2024 to 451,000 40-foot containers due to companies stockpiling goods before anticipated Trump tariffs; this impacted various sectors, including apparel, toys, and electronics.
Pre-Tariff Stockpiling Fuels Record US Imports from China in December 2024
US imports from China spiked 14.5 percent in December 2024 to 451,000 40-foot containers due to companies stockpiling goods before anticipated Trump tariffs; this impacted various sectors, including apparel, toys, and electronics.
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44% Bias Score
Britain's Stagflation Risk Amid Global Market Uncertainty
Britain faces economic stagnation alongside eight-month-high inflation, creating monetary policy challenges, impacting gilts, the pound, and potentially requiring spending cuts; upcoming inflation data is critical.
Britain's Stagflation Risk Amid Global Market Uncertainty
Britain faces economic stagnation alongside eight-month-high inflation, creating monetary policy challenges, impacting gilts, the pound, and potentially requiring spending cuts; upcoming inflation data is critical.
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40% Bias Score
US Tariffs on China Risk Inflation, Slowing Growth
The US plans to impose massive tariffs on China, risking higher inflation and slower US growth, while China aims for a 5% GDP growth in 2025 through domestic market revitalization.
US Tariffs on China Risk Inflation, Slowing Growth
The US plans to impose massive tariffs on China, risking higher inflation and slower US growth, while China aims for a 5% GDP growth in 2025 through domestic market revitalization.
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40% Bias Score
China Urges Balanced Trade Amidst Renewed US Trade War Fears
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang urged against protectionism at the Davos World Economic Forum, expressing China's desire for balanced trade amidst concerns of a renewed trade war with the US under Trump's presidency, highlighting China's efforts to boost domestic consumption and ease foreign inve...
China Urges Balanced Trade Amidst Renewed US Trade War Fears
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang urged against protectionism at the Davos World Economic Forum, expressing China's desire for balanced trade amidst concerns of a renewed trade war with the US under Trump's presidency, highlighting China's efforts to boost domestic consumption and ease foreign inve...
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40% Bias Score
Sachs Warns Against Protectionist Measures Targeting China
Renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs warns against the U.S. imposing additional tariffs on Chinese goods, predicting negative impacts on U.S. consumers, U.S.-China relations, and the global economy; he cites protectionism and a desire to weaken China's economic progress as underlying motivations.
Sachs Warns Against Protectionist Measures Targeting China
Renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs warns against the U.S. imposing additional tariffs on Chinese goods, predicting negative impacts on U.S. consumers, U.S.-China relations, and the global economy; he cites protectionism and a desire to weaken China's economic progress as underlying motivations.
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36% Bias Score
China's 5% Growth Slowdown Impacts Asian Markets
China's economy grew 5% in 2024, meeting its target but slowing from the previous year, impacting Asian markets which saw mostly lower shares amid concerns about future economic deceleration and US-China trade tensions.
China's 5% Growth Slowdown Impacts Asian Markets
China's economy grew 5% in 2024, meeting its target but slowing from the previous year, impacting Asian markets which saw mostly lower shares amid concerns about future economic deceleration and US-China trade tensions.
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48% Bias Score
Wall Street Surges on Positive Inflation Data and Strong Bank Earnings
Wednesday's Wall Street surge stemmed from positive inflation data—the consumer price index (CPI) excluding food and energy coming in below expectations—and strong bank earnings, increasing the odds of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and boosting investor confidence.
Wall Street Surges on Positive Inflation Data and Strong Bank Earnings
Wednesday's Wall Street surge stemmed from positive inflation data—the consumer price index (CPI) excluding food and energy coming in below expectations—and strong bank earnings, increasing the odds of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and boosting investor confidence.
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56% Bias Score
Panasonic to Eliminate China Dependence for US EV Batteries
Panasonic Energy, a Tesla supplier, plans to eliminate its reliance on Chinese supply chains for US-made EV batteries due to anticipated increased tariffs under the Trump administration, employing a three-pronged strategy involving US suppliers, supporting Japanese and Korean suppliers to establish ...
Panasonic to Eliminate China Dependence for US EV Batteries
Panasonic Energy, a Tesla supplier, plans to eliminate its reliance on Chinese supply chains for US-made EV batteries due to anticipated increased tariffs under the Trump administration, employing a three-pronged strategy involving US suppliers, supporting Japanese and Korean suppliers to establish ...
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32% Bias Score