Trump's Crypto Gamble: Bitcoin in US Reserves
Facing public skepticism and legal hurdles, President Trump's plan to integrate Bitcoin into the US federal reserve, driven by political backing and financial incentives, risks destabilizing the financial markets while raising serious conflicts of interest.
Trump's Crypto Gamble: Bitcoin in US Reserves
Facing public skepticism and legal hurdles, President Trump's plan to integrate Bitcoin into the US federal reserve, driven by political backing and financial incentives, risks destabilizing the financial markets while raising serious conflicts of interest.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Return to Power: 2025 US Economic Outlook
President-elect Trump's return to the White House in 2025 will bring significant changes to U.S. economic policy, including potential tax reforms, deregulation, and tariffs, impacting global markets and requiring investors to adjust portfolios.
Trump's Return to Power: 2025 US Economic Outlook
President-elect Trump's return to the White House in 2025 will bring significant changes to U.S. economic policy, including potential tax reforms, deregulation, and tariffs, impacting global markets and requiring investors to adjust portfolios.
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48% Bias Score
U.S. Job Market Shifts from "Great Resignation" to "Great Stay
The U.S. job market has transitioned from the "Great Resignation" to the "Great Stay," with low hiring, quits, and layoffs, primarily due to employer reluctance to lay off workers and reduced hiring stemming from the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes to curb inflation.
U.S. Job Market Shifts from "Great Resignation" to "Great Stay
The U.S. job market has transitioned from the "Great Resignation" to the "Great Stay," with low hiring, quits, and layoffs, primarily due to employer reluctance to lay off workers and reduced hiring stemming from the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes to curb inflation.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Bitcoin Reserve Plan Sends Prices Soaring Past \$100,000
Donald Trump's endorsement of a U.S. bitcoin reserve, coupled with MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor's proposal to Congress, has driven bitcoin prices above \$100,000, prompting warnings to the Federal Reserve and speculation about the potential to offset the national debt and position the U.S. a...
Trump's Bitcoin Reserve Plan Sends Prices Soaring Past \$100,000
Donald Trump's endorsement of a U.S. bitcoin reserve, coupled with MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor's proposal to Congress, has driven bitcoin prices above \$100,000, prompting warnings to the Federal Reserve and speculation about the potential to offset the national debt and position the U.S. a...
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60% Bias Score
Low-Income Americans Face Continued Economic Hardship Amidst Inflation and Tariff Threats
Chiugo Akujuobi, a 26-year-old college graduate, is living below the poverty line after fleeing her home due to transphobia, highlighting the ongoing economic struggles faced by many low-income Americans amid easing inflation, but with potential future tariff increases threatening further hardship.
Low-Income Americans Face Continued Economic Hardship Amidst Inflation and Tariff Threats
Chiugo Akujuobi, a 26-year-old college graduate, is living below the poverty line after fleeing her home due to transphobia, highlighting the ongoing economic struggles faced by many low-income Americans amid easing inflation, but with potential future tariff increases threatening further hardship.
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32% Bias Score
Starbucks Baristas Strike Over Wages and Working Conditions
Starbucks baristas in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle began a five-day strike on Friday, citing unfair labor practices, insufficient wages ($21/hour), and inadequate staffing; the union representing them, Starbucks Workers United, says the action could escalate to hundreds of stores by Christmas E...
Starbucks Baristas Strike Over Wages and Working Conditions
Starbucks baristas in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle began a five-day strike on Friday, citing unfair labor practices, insufficient wages ($21/hour), and inadequate staffing; the union representing them, Starbucks Workers United, says the action could escalate to hundreds of stores by Christmas E...
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40% Bias Score
US Stocks Rise After Shutdown Averted, Inflation Eases Concerns
U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday following Congress's passage of a spending bill that averted a government shutdown and a positive inflation report that reduced concerns about interest rate hikes; the Dow E-minis rose 0.07%, the S&P 500 E-minis rose 0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 E-minis rose 0.45...
US Stocks Rise After Shutdown Averted, Inflation Eases Concerns
U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday following Congress's passage of a spending bill that averted a government shutdown and a positive inflation report that reduced concerns about interest rate hikes; the Dow E-minis rose 0.07%, the S&P 500 E-minis rose 0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 E-minis rose 0.45...
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44% Bias Score
Fed Holds Steady on Rates in January, More Cuts Expected in 2025
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% on December 18, 2024, but a January 29, 2025 rate cut is unlikely due to elevated inflation (November CPI at 2.7%, core CPI at 3.3%) and low unemployment; however, further cuts are likely in 2025.
Fed Holds Steady on Rates in January, More Cuts Expected in 2025
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% on December 18, 2024, but a January 29, 2025 rate cut is unlikely due to elevated inflation (November CPI at 2.7%, core CPI at 3.3%) and low unemployment; however, further cuts are likely in 2025.
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40% Bias Score
US Economy Poised for Continued Growth in 2025
The US economy is poised for continued growth in 2025, driven by a strong labor market, solid consumer spending, and anticipated interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, despite existing inflation and geopolitical risks.
US Economy Poised for Continued Growth in 2025
The US economy is poised for continued growth in 2025, driven by a strong labor market, solid consumer spending, and anticipated interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, despite existing inflation and geopolitical risks.
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44% Bias Score
Market Falls Despite Positive Economic Data Amid Fed's Hawkish Outlook
The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average fell despite a Friday rally, losing 2% and 2.2% respectively, due to the Federal Reserve's less-dovish outlook on future rate cuts, despite a cooler-than-expected personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index.
Market Falls Despite Positive Economic Data Amid Fed's Hawkish Outlook
The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average fell despite a Friday rally, losing 2% and 2.2% respectively, due to the Federal Reserve's less-dovish outlook on future rate cuts, despite a cooler-than-expected personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index.
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40% Bias Score
Bearish Crude Oil Market Outlook for 2025
As the trading year ends, crude oil markets show a bearish trend due to oversupply, reduced Chinese demand (300,000 bpd less in Q4 2024 than Q4 2023), and a stronger dollar following the Fed's rate cut announcement.
Bearish Crude Oil Market Outlook for 2025
As the trading year ends, crude oil markets show a bearish trend due to oversupply, reduced Chinese demand (300,000 bpd less in Q4 2024 than Q4 2023), and a stronger dollar following the Fed's rate cut announcement.
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40% Bias Score
Trans Woman's Struggle Highlights US Economic Hardship
Chiugo Akujuobi, a 26-year-old trans woman, survives on food pantries and friends' help after fleeing transphobic abuse in Houston; their financial struggles exemplify the difficulties faced by low-income Americans amidst persistent inflation and the potential impact of new tariffs.
Trans Woman's Struggle Highlights US Economic Hardship
Chiugo Akujuobi, a 26-year-old trans woman, survives on food pantries and friends' help after fleeing transphobic abuse in Houston; their financial struggles exemplify the difficulties faced by low-income Americans amidst persistent inflation and the potential impact of new tariffs.
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24% Bias Score