Charmaine Jacob

Charmaine Jacob is an associate reporter based out of CNBC's Singapore office. She covers India, travel trends, and consumer insights in the Asia-Pacific region. Jacob has reported on significant events such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Washington and India's moon landing mission.

Biography:  https://www.cnbc.com/charmaine-jacob/

90%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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

95%

Examples:

  • Charmaine Jacob appears to report news in a fair and balanced manner without any clear signs of personal or organizational bias.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest were identified in Jacob's reporting.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In one article, Jacob reports contradictory information about the results of India's election. She states that Modi's BJP-led alliance is set to win with a reduced majority, while also mentioning that the opposition alliance is leading on a certain number of seats. This discrepancy could create confusion for readers.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • Jacob uses some slightly misleading language in her articles, such as saying that Modi 'will continue to build India in a way that that Indians want to see,' which could be interpreted as an endorsement of Modi's policies. Additionally, she quotes people expressing enthusiasm for Modi without providing context or balance.

Recent Articles

HSBC Announces Georges Elhedery as New CEO: A Strategic Leader with a Passion for Customers and Stakeholders

HSBC Announces Georges Elhedery as New CEO: A Strategic Leader with a Passion for Customers and Stakeholders

Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024 HSBC announces Georges Elhedery as new CEO, effective September 2. Elhedery, currently CFO, succeeds Noel Quinn who retired unexpectedly after leading the bank since 2019. Known for strategic insight and deep care for customers and people, Elhedery will continue as CFO during transition. HSBC reported a pre-tax profit of $12.7bn in Q1 2024 despite challenges like US-China tensions, trade disputes, and Covid-19.
India's 2024 General Election: BJP Falls Short of Predicted Landslide Victory

India's 2024 General Election: BJP Falls Short of Predicted Landslide Victory

Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024 India's 2024 General Election: BJP Leads but Falls Short of Predicted Landslide; Unemployment Rate Rises, Modi Seeks Third Term (241 seats, INDIA alliance ahead on 220+)
India's 2024 General Elections: Narendra Modi's BJP Projected for Landslide Victory Amid Controversial Campaign

India's 2024 General Elections: Narendra Modi's BJP Projected for Landslide Victory Amid Controversial Campaign

Broke On: Saturday, 01 June 2024 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance are predicted to win a landslide victory in the 2024 General Elections, securing between 362 and 392 seats in the Lok Sabha. The NDA alliance is expected to secure around 141-161 seats. Modi's campaign focused on economic progress but faced criticism for blurring the line between religion and state. Final results are anticipated on Tuesday, with exit polls indicating potential inaccuracies.
India's General Election 2024: One Billion Eligible Voters Decide the Composition of India's Lok Sabha in Seven Phases

India's General Election 2024: One Billion Eligible Voters Decide the Composition of India's Lok Sabha in Seven Phases

Broke On: Thursday, 11 April 2024 India's general election, the world's largest democratic exercise, is underway with over 900 million eligible voters. The election will determine the composition of India's Lok Sabha and is being held in seven phases over six weeks. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking a third term in office, faces challenges from opposition parties led by the Indian National Congress. Voting began on April 11 with long queues at polling stations across the country and will continue until May 23, with results announced on May 24. The election is being closely watched by international observers, including the United States and China.