US Stocks Steady, Bitcoin Soars, Airlines Report Strong Earnings
US stocks show little change near record highs; Bitcoin briefly surpasses \$103,000; American Airlines and Southwest Airlines post strong earnings; Synposys warns of macro uncertainties; upcoming US jobs report is highly anticipated.
US Stocks Steady, Bitcoin Soars, Airlines Report Strong Earnings
US stocks show little change near record highs; Bitcoin briefly surpasses \$103,000; American Airlines and Southwest Airlines post strong earnings; Synposys warns of macro uncertainties; upcoming US jobs report is highly anticipated.
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40% Bias Score
Powell Rejects Trump's Criticism, Reaffirms Fed Independence
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addressed President-elect Trump's past criticism, agreeing with the prestige of the position but rejecting the suggestion that it requires minimal work and emphasizing the Fed's independence from political influence.
Powell Rejects Trump's Criticism, Reaffirms Fed Independence
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addressed President-elect Trump's past criticism, agreeing with the prestige of the position but rejecting the suggestion that it requires minimal work and emphasizing the Fed's independence from political influence.
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36% Bias Score
BlackRock: AI to Boost US Stocks in 2025, But Debt Poses Risk
BlackRock predicts continued AI-driven U.S. stock market growth in 2025, but warns of potential threats from rising government debt; the firm favors U.S. equities over long-term Treasuries, and is increasing investment in private markets.
BlackRock: AI to Boost US Stocks in 2025, But Debt Poses Risk
BlackRock predicts continued AI-driven U.S. stock market growth in 2025, but warns of potential threats from rising government debt; the firm favors U.S. equities over long-term Treasuries, and is increasing investment in private markets.
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36% Bias Score
AI-Driven Tech Surge Propels US Stocks Higher Amidst Economic Uncertainties
US stock indexes are rising toward record highs, driven by strong tech company earnings boosted by artificial intelligence, while concerns linger about consumer spending and the upcoming jobs report's impact on the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions.
AI-Driven Tech Surge Propels US Stocks Higher Amidst Economic Uncertainties
US stock indexes are rising toward record highs, driven by strong tech company earnings boosted by artificial intelligence, while concerns linger about consumer spending and the upcoming jobs report's impact on the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions.
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40% Bias Score
Tariffs Threaten to Increase Toy Prices During Holiday Season
The toy industry is facing potential price increases due to President-elect Trump's threat to impose steep taxes on all imports from China, potentially raising the price of a $30 Tonka truck to $45 or more.
Tariffs Threaten to Increase Toy Prices During Holiday Season
The toy industry is facing potential price increases due to President-elect Trump's threat to impose steep taxes on all imports from China, potentially raising the price of a $30 Tonka truck to $45 or more.
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40% Bias Score
U.S. SaaS Leadership: Productivity Gains and Talent Shortages
American companies lead the world in digital transformation, using SaaS platforms and AI-driven automation to boost productivity and efficiency; however, a shortage of skilled professionals trained on these platforms, such as ServiceNow, presents a significant obstacle to wider adoption.
U.S. SaaS Leadership: Productivity Gains and Talent Shortages
American companies lead the world in digital transformation, using SaaS platforms and AI-driven automation to boost productivity and efficiency; however, a shortage of skilled professionals trained on these platforms, such as ServiceNow, presents a significant obstacle to wider adoption.
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48% Bias Score
Fed Chair Powell Affirms Independence, Cautiously Cuts Interest Rates
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated the central bank's commitment to independence from political influence, emphasizing its crucial role in serving all Americans, while cautiously cutting interest rates given the improving economy, despite past criticism from President-elect Trump.
Fed Chair Powell Affirms Independence, Cautiously Cuts Interest Rates
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated the central bank's commitment to independence from political influence, emphasizing its crucial role in serving all Americans, while cautiously cutting interest rates given the improving economy, despite past criticism from President-elect Trump.
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40% Bias Score
Pine Hills, Florida, Leads U.S. Cities in Income Growth, Reaching $71,735 Median
Median household income in the U.S. rose 4% from 2022 to 2023, but Pine Hills, Florida saw a 65% increase, reaching $71,735, driven by high earners moving in, despite still remaining below the national median of $80,610.
Pine Hills, Florida, Leads U.S. Cities in Income Growth, Reaching $71,735 Median
Median household income in the U.S. rose 4% from 2022 to 2023, but Pine Hills, Florida saw a 65% increase, reaching $71,735, driven by high earners moving in, despite still remaining below the national median of $80,610.
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48% Bias Score
Trump planea aranceles a México, China y Canadá, impulsando una posible reubicación de la manufactura.
El presidente electo Donald Trump planea imponer aranceles adicionales del 10% a las importaciones chinas, un 25% a las mexicanas y canadienses, lo que podría llevar a que las empresas reubiquen su producción a países como Vietnam, Alemania, y otros países del sudeste asiático, aunque algunas empres...
Trump planea aranceles a México, China y Canadá, impulsando una posible reubicación de la manufactura.
El presidente electo Donald Trump planea imponer aranceles adicionales del 10% a las importaciones chinas, un 25% a las mexicanas y canadienses, lo que podría llevar a que las empresas reubiquen su producción a países como Vietnam, Alemania, y otros países del sudeste asiático, aunque algunas empres...
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36% Bias Score
South Korea Political Crisis Shakes Asian Markets
Following South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's declaration and subsequent revocation of a state of emergency and martial law, Asian markets saw mixed reactions; Seoul's KOSPI fell 1.8%, while the South Korean won initially plunged to a two-year low versus the dollar before recovering slightly.
South Korea Political Crisis Shakes Asian Markets
Following South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's declaration and subsequent revocation of a state of emergency and martial law, Asian markets saw mixed reactions; Seoul's KOSPI fell 1.8%, while the South Korean won initially plunged to a two-year low versus the dollar before recovering slightly.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Economic Legacy: High Debt, Higher Prices
The Trump administration's economic policies, including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and significant tariffs, resulted in an $8.4 trillion increase in national debt and negatively impacted American consumers and businesses, according to multiple studies.
Trump's Economic Legacy: High Debt, Higher Prices
The Trump administration's economic policies, including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and significant tariffs, resulted in an $8.4 trillion increase in national debt and negatively impacted American consumers and businesses, according to multiple studies.
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32% Bias Score
Fed Signals Potential Further Interest Rate Cuts Amidst Uncertainty
Federal Reserve officials hinted at potential further interest rate cuts to combat inflation, but emphasized data-driven decisions and expressed caution due to uncertainties surrounding incoming economic reports and the new administration's policies.
Fed Signals Potential Further Interest Rate Cuts Amidst Uncertainty
Federal Reserve officials hinted at potential further interest rate cuts to combat inflation, but emphasized data-driven decisions and expressed caution due to uncertainties surrounding incoming economic reports and the new administration's policies.
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36% Bias Score