Canada's Dysfunctional Government Faces U.S. Tariff Threat
Canada's Liberal government faces internal divisions and a potential U.S. tariff threat, leaving the Prime Minister powerless; key cabinet positions are vacant, and a federal election is imminent, leaving provincial premiers to manage foreign affairs amidst a Conservative surge in support.
Canada's Dysfunctional Government Faces U.S. Tariff Threat
Canada's Liberal government faces internal divisions and a potential U.S. tariff threat, leaving the Prime Minister powerless; key cabinet positions are vacant, and a federal election is imminent, leaving provincial premiers to manage foreign affairs amidst a Conservative surge in support.
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68% Bias Score
Trudeau to Shuffle Cabinet Amidst Resignation Calls and US Tariff Threats
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will shuffle his cabinet on Friday amid rising discontent and calls for his resignation following the recent resignation of his finance minister, Chrystia Freeland, and the threat of a 25% tariff on Canadian products from the incoming US administration.
Trudeau to Shuffle Cabinet Amidst Resignation Calls and US Tariff Threats
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will shuffle his cabinet on Friday amid rising discontent and calls for his resignation following the recent resignation of his finance minister, Chrystia Freeland, and the threat of a 25% tariff on Canadian products from the incoming US administration.
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52% Bias Score
Canadian Dollar Shows Signs of Stabilization Amidst Political Uncertainty
The Canadian dollar is at its weakest since March 2020 at 69.8 cents U.S., but stabilizing economic data and a potential change in government suggest a less bearish outlook, despite the recent political turmoil in Canada and the previous threat of a 25% U.S. tariff.
Canadian Dollar Shows Signs of Stabilization Amidst Political Uncertainty
The Canadian dollar is at its weakest since March 2020 at 69.8 cents U.S., but stabilizing economic data and a potential change in government suggest a less bearish outlook, despite the recent political turmoil in Canada and the previous threat of a 25% U.S. tariff.
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48% Bias Score
China to Raise Budget Deficit to Record High Amid US Tariff Concerns
China will raise its budget deficit to 4 percent of GDP in 2024, a record high, to counteract the expected increase in US tariffs under a Trump administration, while maintaining a 5 percent GDP growth target for 2024 and 2025.
China to Raise Budget Deficit to Record High Amid US Tariff Concerns
China will raise its budget deficit to 4 percent of GDP in 2024, a record high, to counteract the expected increase in US tariffs under a Trump administration, while maintaining a 5 percent GDP growth target for 2024 and 2025.
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40% Bias Score
Freeland's Resignation Triggers Major Political Crisis for Trudeau
Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned from the cabinet Monday, citing policy disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over responding to potential US tariffs. Her unexpected departure creates a major political crisis for Trudeau, threatening his leadership and possibly trigger...
Freeland's Resignation Triggers Major Political Crisis for Trudeau
Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned from the cabinet Monday, citing policy disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over responding to potential US tariffs. Her unexpected departure creates a major political crisis for Trudeau, threatening his leadership and possibly trigger...
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52% Bias Score
Bank of Canada Shifts to Gradual Rate Cuts Amidst Economic Uncertainty
The Bank of Canada shifted to a more gradual approach to monetary policy due to a tepid labor market, weaker-than-expected GDP growth, and significant uncertainty surrounding US tariffs and immigration policy changes.
Bank of Canada Shifts to Gradual Rate Cuts Amidst Economic Uncertainty
The Bank of Canada shifted to a more gradual approach to monetary policy due to a tepid labor market, weaker-than-expected GDP growth, and significant uncertainty surrounding US tariffs and immigration policy changes.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs Trigger Canadian Political Crisis
US President-elect Donald Trump threatened 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods to curb smuggling, prompting Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland's resignation and triggering a crisis in Canadian politics, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau facing calls to resign amidst contrasting ...
Trump's Tariffs Trigger Canadian Political Crisis
US President-elect Donald Trump threatened 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods to curb smuggling, prompting Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland's resignation and triggering a crisis in Canadian politics, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau facing calls to resign amidst contrasting ...
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60% Bias Score
International Markets Lag U.S. Equities Amidst Tariff Concerns and Slow Growth
International markets significantly lagged behind U.S. equities in 2024, with the iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (ACWX) up only 4.6% compared to the S&P 500's 26% gain; this is primarily due to a stronger dollar resulting from President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs, slow growth in Europe and China,...
International Markets Lag U.S. Equities Amidst Tariff Concerns and Slow Growth
International markets significantly lagged behind U.S. equities in 2024, with the iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (ACWX) up only 4.6% compared to the S&P 500's 26% gain; this is primarily due to a stronger dollar resulting from President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs, slow growth in Europe and China,...
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48% Bias Score
US Tariffs Spur Innovation in Malaysian Solar Industry
Increased U.S. tariffs (up to 21.31 percent) on Malaysian solar PV manufacturers will cause short-term market disruptions but ultimately drive diversification and innovation, impacting the global solar supply chain.
US Tariffs Spur Innovation in Malaysian Solar Industry
Increased U.S. tariffs (up to 21.31 percent) on Malaysian solar PV manufacturers will cause short-term market disruptions but ultimately drive diversification and innovation, impacting the global solar supply chain.
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40% Bias Score
Freeland Resigns as Canada's Finance Minister Amidst Deficit and Tariff Concerns
Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned due to policy disagreements with Prime Minister Trudeau, revealing a deficit exceeding the cap by over $20 billion and highlighting concerns over potential US tariffs.
Freeland Resigns as Canada's Finance Minister Amidst Deficit and Tariff Concerns
Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned due to policy disagreements with Prime Minister Trudeau, revealing a deficit exceeding the cap by over $20 billion and highlighting concerns over potential US tariffs.
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44% Bias Score
China's Industrial Output Rises, But Weak Retail Sales Raise Concerns
China's industrial output grew by 5.4% in November, exceeding expectations, but retail sales slowed to a three-month low of 3%, raising concerns about the sustainability of economic recovery amidst potential increases in US tariffs under a second Trump administration.
China's Industrial Output Rises, But Weak Retail Sales Raise Concerns
China's industrial output grew by 5.4% in November, exceeding expectations, but retail sales slowed to a three-month low of 3%, raising concerns about the sustainability of economic recovery amidst potential increases in US tariffs under a second Trump administration.
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44% Bias Score
Trump amenaza con aranceles a México y Canadá
El presidente electo de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, amenaza con imponer aranceles del 25% a las importaciones de México y Canadá a partir del primer día de su mandato, argumentando que ambos países no han logrado controlar la migración ilegal y el tráfico de drogas. Economistas advierten de graves...
Trump amenaza con aranceles a México y Canadá
El presidente electo de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, amenaza con imponer aranceles del 25% a las importaciones de México y Canadá a partir del primer día de su mandato, argumentando que ambos países no han logrado controlar la migración ilegal y el tráfico de drogas. Economistas advierten de graves...
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36% Bias Score