US Tariff Increases Trigger Market Downturn, Raising Global Economic Concerns
Increased US tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico caused a market downturn on Tuesday, wiping out post-election gains in the S&P 500 and prompting retaliatory actions, raising concerns of a global economic slowdown; the S&P 500 fell 1.2%, the Dow 1.6%.
US Tariff Increases Trigger Market Downturn, Raising Global Economic Concerns
Increased US tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico caused a market downturn on Tuesday, wiping out post-election gains in the S&P 500 and prompting retaliatory actions, raising concerns of a global economic slowdown; the S&P 500 fell 1.2%, the Dow 1.6%.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Vows to Lower Energy Costs, Reversing Biden-Era Policies
President Trump vowed in his joint address to Congress to lower energy costs by reversing his predecessor's policies, which included a 95% reduction in oil and gas leases, halted pipeline construction, and the closure of over 100 power plants.
Trump Vows to Lower Energy Costs, Reversing Biden-Era Policies
President Trump vowed in his joint address to Congress to lower energy costs by reversing his predecessor's policies, which included a 95% reduction in oil and gas leases, halted pipeline construction, and the closure of over 100 power plants.
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56% Bias Score
Tariffs Increase New Home Prices, Pricing Out Thousands of Potential Buyers
New tariffs on imported building materials, particularly lumber from Canada, are expected to increase new home prices by \$7,500 to \$10,000, potentially pricing out 106,000 buyers per \$1,000 increase, while a plan to increase domestic lumber production is expected to take three years.
Tariffs Increase New Home Prices, Pricing Out Thousands of Potential Buyers
New tariffs on imported building materials, particularly lumber from Canada, are expected to increase new home prices by \$7,500 to \$10,000, potentially pricing out 106,000 buyers per \$1,000 increase, while a plan to increase domestic lumber production is expected to take three years.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Announces Retaliatory Tariffs, Claims Rapid Success, and Expresses Optimism on Ukraine Peace Talks
Former President Trump addressed supporters, boasting of his administration's rapid achievements, announcing retaliatory tariffs on nations imposing taxes on US products starting April 2nd, and expressing optimism about renewed peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
Trump Announces Retaliatory Tariffs, Claims Rapid Success, and Expresses Optimism on Ukraine Peace Talks
Former President Trump addressed supporters, boasting of his administration's rapid achievements, announcing retaliatory tariffs on nations imposing taxes on US products starting April 2nd, and expressing optimism about renewed peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
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56% Bias Score
US Job Growth Slows Sharply in February, Fueling Economic Slowdown Fears
US private sector job growth slowed sharply to 77,000 in February, below estimates and raising concerns about a potential economic slowdown amid rising inflation fears linked to President Trump's tariffs; annual pay rose 4.7%.
US Job Growth Slows Sharply in February, Fueling Economic Slowdown Fears
US private sector job growth slowed sharply to 77,000 in February, below estimates and raising concerns about a potential economic slowdown amid rising inflation fears linked to President Trump's tariffs; annual pay rose 4.7%.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs Trigger Stock Market Plunge
On March 4, the Trump administration imposed tariffs ranging from 10 to 25 percent on goods imported from China, Canada, and Mexico, causing a sharp drop in U.S. stock markets and prompting retaliatory measures from those countries; several major companies announced price increases.
Trump Tariffs Trigger Stock Market Plunge
On March 4, the Trump administration imposed tariffs ranging from 10 to 25 percent on goods imported from China, Canada, and Mexico, causing a sharp drop in U.S. stock markets and prompting retaliatory measures from those countries; several major companies announced price increases.
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56% Bias Score
US Economy Faces Downturn Amidst Trade War and Falling Consumer Spending
Unexpectedly low January consumer spending, coupled with rising unemployment and President Trump's new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, has sent the US economy into a downward spiral, fueled by record low consumer confidence and negative GDP forecasts.
US Economy Faces Downturn Amidst Trade War and Falling Consumer Spending
Unexpectedly low January consumer spending, coupled with rising unemployment and President Trump's new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, has sent the US economy into a downward spiral, fueled by record low consumer confidence and negative GDP forecasts.
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52% Bias Score
US Stocks Rebound Slightly Amidst Tariff Uncertainty
Following a recent market downturn, the U.S. stock market experienced a slight recovery on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.4% and the S&P 500 up 0.3%. This increase comes amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding President Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, and the potent...
US Stocks Rebound Slightly Amidst Tariff Uncertainty
Following a recent market downturn, the U.S. stock market experienced a slight recovery on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.4% and the S&P 500 up 0.3%. This increase comes amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding President Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, and the potent...
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44% Bias Score
US Job Growth Plunges Amidst Trump Administration Policy Uncertainty
US private-sector job growth unexpectedly plummeted to 77,000 in February, far below January's 186,000 and economist predictions of 142,500, primarily due to policy uncertainty under the Trump administration, decreased consumer spending, and increased business apprehension.
US Job Growth Plunges Amidst Trump Administration Policy Uncertainty
US private-sector job growth unexpectedly plummeted to 77,000 in February, far below January's 186,000 and economist predictions of 142,500, primarily due to policy uncertainty under the Trump administration, decreased consumer spending, and increased business apprehension.
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40% Bias Score
Breedon Group's $238 Million US Acquisition to Counter UK Slowdown
Breedon Group is buying the Missouri-based Lionmark for $238 million to expand its US operations and offset a slowdown in UK construction activity, expecting to more than double its US revenues and achieve immediate financial returns by this Friday.
Breedon Group's $238 Million US Acquisition to Counter UK Slowdown
Breedon Group is buying the Missouri-based Lionmark for $238 million to expand its US operations and offset a slowdown in UK construction activity, expecting to more than double its US revenues and achieve immediate financial returns by this Friday.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's New Tariffs Threaten US Economic Stability
President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada and doubled tariffs on Chinese imports to 20%, impacting \$1.4 trillion in goods and potentially weakening the US economy amid existing inflation and declining consumer confidence.
Trump's New Tariffs Threaten US Economic Stability
President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada and doubled tariffs on Chinese imports to 20%, impacting \$1.4 trillion in goods and potentially weakening the US economy amid existing inflation and declining consumer confidence.
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48% Bias Score
US Tariffs on Canadian Energy Products Spark Global Trade Tensions
The US imposed a 10% tariff on Canadian energy products, prompting Canada to retaliate with $100 billion in tariffs on US goods and China to announce tariffs on US agricultural exports, raising global concerns about escalating trade tensions and economic instability.
US Tariffs on Canadian Energy Products Spark Global Trade Tensions
The US imposed a 10% tariff on Canadian energy products, prompting Canada to retaliate with $100 billion in tariffs on US goods and China to announce tariffs on US agricultural exports, raising global concerns about escalating trade tensions and economic instability.
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64% Bias Score