Hanna Ziady
Hanna Ziady is an award-winning journalist for CNN Business in London where she covers financial markets, economies and companies in Europe. Latest Hanna Ziady is an award-winning journalist for CNN Business in London where she covers financial markets, economies and companies in Europe. She has reported on the fallout from Credit Suisse's collapse, chronicled Britain's post-Brexit future and tracked the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on global property markets and supply chains. Before joining CNN in 2019, Ziady spent almost a decade covering financial services across print, digital and broadcast media in South Africa. She was investment writer at South Africa's leading business news publication, Business Day and its weekly sister title, Financial Mail. She also anchored business and markets news programs on Business Day TV. Prior to joining Business Day, Ziady was a reporter for digital news outlet Moneyweb, regularly anchoring the SAFM Market Update with Moneyweb, a primetime business radio show operated by the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). She interviewed South Africa's then Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan and Nobel laureate in economics, Joseph Stiglitz for the show, as well as the CEOs of South Africa's biggest companies. Ziady began her journalism career at an insurance industry trade publication in Cape Town. In 2017, Ziady was part of a team of 10 journalists from Business Day and the South African Sunday Times that were winners of the print category in the Vodacom Journalist of the Year awards for a series of articles exposing widespread corruption in the public and private sectors under then President Jacob Zuma. She also won a PICA Award in 2013 for a profile on then Lloyd's of London CEO, Richard Ward and a Discovery Health Journalism Award in 2012 for an analysis of South Africa's touted National Health Insurance. Originally from South Africa, Ziady holds a Master's degree in journalism and media studies from the University of Cape Town. She completed her undergraduate degree at Rhodes University in Grahamstown, majoring in politics, philosophy and music.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
86%
Examples:
- The author uses sensationalist language such as 'risks a bond market crisis' and 'on an unprecedented trajectory' which creates fear and alarm for readers without providing any concrete evidence of impending doom. For example, the author writes:
Conflicts of Interest
53%
Examples:
- Selective reporting by focusing solely on Kering's sales decline at Gucci without mentioning other luxury brands that may also be experiencing similar challenges.
- The author uses language that dehumanizes those who hold opposing views.
Contradictions
86%
Examples:
- Gucci sales are expected to have tumbled nearly 20% year-on-year in the first quarter, due to a steep decline in demand from Asia Pacific region. Overall, comparable sales at Kering will be down 10% for the period.
- Kering blamed a steeper-than-expected sales drop at Gucci in the Asia-Pacific region.
Deceptions
36%
Examples:
- The article states that GDP fell 0.3% in Q4 of 2023 which implies a recession when technically it is defined as two consecutive quarters of contraction.
- The lack of transparency and sources when quoting Adam Crisafulli's statement about Gucci encountering company-specific problems
Recent Articles
Denmark to Tax Livestock Farmers for Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A Historic Step Towards Climate Neutrality
Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024Denmark to be the first country to tax livestock farmers for greenhouse gas emissions from 2030, targeting major methane contributors and aiming for a 70% reduction in emissions by 2030. The tax will start at DKK 120 ($17.3) per ton and increase to DKK 300 ($43) by 2035, with Denmark hoping other countries follow suit. 
Two Freighters Sink in Red Sea: Houthi Rebels Suspected, Global Supply Chains Disrupted
Broke On: Saturday, 15 June 2024Two freighters sank in the Red Sea this week due to attacks by the Houthi rebel group in Yemen, resulting in at least three seafarers being killed and threatening global supply chains. The Houthis, an Iranian-backed rebel group, have escalated their campaign against ships since late last year, causing at least four deaths and sinking two vessels. The latest attack targeted a commercial ship traveling through the Gulf of Aden, with the crew reportedly safe but the incident marking a new escalation in Houthi attacks. 
China's Anti-Dumping Probe into EU Pork Imports: A New Chapter in the Ongoing Trade Dispute
Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024China initiated an anti-dumping investigation into EU pork imports following the EU's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. The probe, which could last up to two years, was requested by China's Animal Agriculture Association over alleged subsidies and overcapacity in European pork production. With Spain being a major EU exporter of pork to China, potential retaliation could impact the global economy. 
EU Imposes Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles: A Threat to EU Industry or Escalation of Trade Tensions?
Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024The European Union (EU) will impose tariffs of up to 38.1% on electric vehicle imports from China, effective July 4, 2024, following an investigation into unfair subsidies in the Chinese EV industry. This decision could escalate trade tensions and impact major Chinese EV manufacturers like BYD, Geely, SAIC, Tesla, Nio, and Leapmotor. 
OSR Warns Against Misleading Tax Claims in UK Election Debate
Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024During the UK's July election debate, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak claimed Labour's tax rises would cost over Σ2,000 per household. However, the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) expressed concern about Sunak's lack of transparency in calculating and presenting this figure. The OSR warned that anyone hearing the claim would not know if it referred to a four-year period or not and criticized the use of data from external sources. Labour Party members also criticized Sunak's claim, emphasizing the importance of transparency in political debates. 
JPMorgan Chase CEO and Ray Dalio Warn of Dangers of Soaring US Government Debt
Broke On: Thursday, 16 May 2024JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio have sounded the alarm on the US government's soaring debt, with concerns over the budget deficit and potential investor appetite for Treasuries. Both financial leaders urge action to prevent higher borrowing costs across the economy. 
Google Terminates Employment of 28 Employees Following Protests Against Israeli Government Cloud Contract
Broke On: Thursday, 18 April 2024Google terminated employment of 28 employees for protesting against the company's $1.2 billion cloud contract with the Israeli government, leading to sit-ins and arrests. No Tech For Apartheid advocated for Google and Amazon to drop involvement due to labor conditions and human rights concerns. Google viewed protests as policy violation, while protesters argued for workers' rights. EU Investigates Chinese Wind Turbine Subsidies as Threat to Clean Energy Industry
Broke On: Thursday, 11 April 2024The EU is investigating Chinese wind turbine subsidies that are seen as a threat to the EU's clean energy industry. The investigation will look into whether Chinese companies have received unfair advantages in competition for projects in five member countries: Spain, Greece, France, Romania and Bulgaria. 
Brazil Supreme Court Opens Inquiry into Elon Musk's Obstruction and Disinformation on X
Broke On: Tuesday, 09 April 2024The Brazil Supreme Court opened an inquiry into Elon Musk over his obstruction and disinformation on X. The court had previously issued a court order forcing the site formerly known as Twitter to block several users as part of its investigation into former president Jair Bolsonaro's attempts to stay in power after his 2022 election defeat. However, Elon Musk has refused to comply with this order and instead threatened to disobey it. 
CBO Warns US Federal Government Debt to Reach 123% of GDP by 2034 with Trump's Tax Cuts in Place and Possible Bond Market Crisis
Broke On: Tuesday, 26 March 2024The US federal government debt is projected to reach 116% of GDP by 2034, even higher than during World War II. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) warns that this projection is based on rosy assumptions and plugging in current market views on interest rates raises the debt-to-GDP ratio to 123%. If ex-President Donald Trump's tax cuts remain in place, the burden gets even higher. The CBO also warns of a potential bond market crisis if policymakers try to take action and there is a market reaction.