Trump Signs Orders to Curb Inflation, Energy Costs; Details Scarce
President Trump signed a memorandum targeting inflation and multiple executive orders to lower energy prices, though advisors offered few specifics, leaving the impact on consumers uncertain despite a stated "whole-of-government" approach; public confidence in his ability to lower prices is low at 3...
Trump Signs Orders to Curb Inflation, Energy Costs; Details Scarce
President Trump signed a memorandum targeting inflation and multiple executive orders to lower energy prices, though advisors offered few specifics, leaving the impact on consumers uncertain despite a stated "whole-of-government" approach; public confidence in his ability to lower prices is low at 3...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Expansive Energy Plan: Rebuilding Reserves and Boosting Exports
During his inaugural address, President Trump announced plans to refill the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve to near capacity by increasing domestic oil and gas production, potentially leading to lower energy costs and increased competition in global energy markets; he also intends to restrict imports...
Trump's Expansive Energy Plan: Rebuilding Reserves and Boosting Exports
During his inaugural address, President Trump announced plans to refill the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve to near capacity by increasing domestic oil and gas production, potentially leading to lower energy costs and increased competition in global energy markets; he also intends to restrict imports...
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56% Bias Score
Small Business Sales Surge in December 2023
U.S. small business sales surged 4.9% in December 2023, reaching an index of 146, driven by strong retail performance despite a decline in restaurant sales due to reduced average ticket sizes; this growth surpasses expectations, reflecting positive consumer confidence during the holiday season.
Small Business Sales Surge in December 2023
U.S. small business sales surged 4.9% in December 2023, reaching an index of 146, driven by strong retail performance despite a decline in restaurant sales due to reduced average ticket sizes; this growth surpasses expectations, reflecting positive consumer confidence during the holiday season.
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32% Bias Score
Trump's Second Inauguration: Stock Market Surges on Investor Optimism
Following Donald Trump's second inauguration, U.S. stock market futures rose, fueled by investor optimism regarding his pro-business policies and a delay in new tariffs, while Bitcoin hit a record high before declining; however, concerns about rising interest rates persist.
Trump's Second Inauguration: Stock Market Surges on Investor Optimism
Following Donald Trump's second inauguration, U.S. stock market futures rose, fueled by investor optimism regarding his pro-business policies and a delay in new tariffs, while Bitcoin hit a record high before declining; however, concerns about rising interest rates persist.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Declares National Energy Emergency, Prioritizing Fossil Fuels
On his first day back in office, President-elect Donald Trump will declare a national energy emergency to increase domestic oil and gas production, focusing on Alaska's resources and ending the electric vehicle mandate, aiming to lower energy prices and create jobs.
Trump Declares National Energy Emergency, Prioritizing Fossil Fuels
On his first day back in office, President-elect Donald Trump will declare a national energy emergency to increase domestic oil and gas production, focusing on Alaska's resources and ending the electric vehicle mandate, aiming to lower energy prices and create jobs.
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60% Bias Score
Strong Bank Earnings Boost S&P 500 by 2.9%
Last week, the S&P 500 rose 2.9% due to strong bank earnings (up 8.2%), exceeding expectations with 79% of S&P 500 companies reporting better-than-expected Q4 results; 40 more S&P 500 companies report this week, including additional banks, 3M, Netflix, and Johnson & Johnson.
Strong Bank Earnings Boost S&P 500 by 2.9%
Last week, the S&P 500 rose 2.9% due to strong bank earnings (up 8.2%), exceeding expectations with 79% of S&P 500 companies reporting better-than-expected Q4 results; 40 more S&P 500 companies report this week, including additional banks, 3M, Netflix, and Johnson & Johnson.
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32% Bias Score
Biden's Economic Legacy: Record Job Growth Amidst High Debt and Inflation
President Biden's economic legacy includes record job growth and substantial infrastructure investments, but also a soaring national debt and persistently high inflation, leaving a mixed economic record.
Biden's Economic Legacy: Record Job Growth Amidst High Debt and Inflation
President Biden's economic legacy includes record job growth and substantial infrastructure investments, but also a soaring national debt and persistently high inflation, leaving a mixed economic record.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Plans Face Public Opposition Amidst Price Hike Fears
Donald Trump's October 2024 interview revealed his fondness for tariffs, but polls show Americans are divided on the issue, with concerns about price hikes and partisan differences influencing support, despite long-standing support for protecting American jobs and addressing unfair trade practices, ...
Trump's Tariff Plans Face Public Opposition Amidst Price Hike Fears
Donald Trump's October 2024 interview revealed his fondness for tariffs, but polls show Americans are divided on the issue, with concerns about price hikes and partisan differences influencing support, despite long-standing support for protecting American jobs and addressing unfair trade practices, ...
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Election: Market Optimism vs. Economic Forecasts
The election of Donald Trump as US President has fueled optimism on Wall Street, despite economic models predicting a 9.7% GDP drop and 9.3% inflation due to his proposed deregulation, tariffs, and immigration policies; the strong dollar also creates challenges.
Trump's Election: Market Optimism vs. Economic Forecasts
The election of Donald Trump as US President has fueled optimism on Wall Street, despite economic models predicting a 9.7% GDP drop and 9.3% inflation due to his proposed deregulation, tariffs, and immigration policies; the strong dollar also creates challenges.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Inherits Strong Economy but Faces Inflation Challenge
Despite an overall economic improvement, December's 2.9% inflation rate remains above the Federal Reserve's target, posing a challenge for President-elect Trump, who has promised to lower energy and food costs, but whose immigration and trade policies may have unpredictable economic consequences.
Trump Inherits Strong Economy but Faces Inflation Challenge
Despite an overall economic improvement, December's 2.9% inflation rate remains above the Federal Reserve's target, posing a challenge for President-elect Trump, who has promised to lower energy and food costs, but whose immigration and trade policies may have unpredictable economic consequences.
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52% Bias Score
US Businesses Prepare for Immigration Crackdown
In anticipation of increased immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, the Illinois Restaurant Association is advising its members to ensure employees have proper documentation and is providing legal assistance; nationwide, business groups are preparing for potential disruptions and ad...
US Businesses Prepare for Immigration Crackdown
In anticipation of increased immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, the Illinois Restaurant Association is advising its members to ensure employees have proper documentation and is providing legal assistance; nationwide, business groups are preparing for potential disruptions and ad...
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44% Bias Score
Biden's Unknowing LNG Export Pause: Economic and National Security Concerns
House Speaker Mike Johnson revealed President Biden's apparent unawareness of his executive order pausing LNG exports, resulting in potential economic damage of nearly 1 million jobs and billions in GDP by 2044, according to a study by the National Association of Manufacturers, and raising concerns ...
Biden's Unknowing LNG Export Pause: Economic and National Security Concerns
House Speaker Mike Johnson revealed President Biden's apparent unawareness of his executive order pausing LNG exports, resulting in potential economic damage of nearly 1 million jobs and billions in GDP by 2044, according to a study by the National Association of Manufacturers, and raising concerns ...
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52% Bias Score