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Wall Street Rebounds Slightly Amidst Trade War and Inflation Concerns
US stocks ended a four-week losing streak with a slight gain, but concerns remain about the impact of US-China trade tensions and inflation on the economy and markets, as evidenced by declines in major sectors such as airlines and homebuilders.
Wall Street Rebounds Slightly Amidst Trade War and Inflation Concerns
US stocks ended a four-week losing streak with a slight gain, but concerns remain about the impact of US-China trade tensions and inflation on the economy and markets, as evidenced by declines in major sectors such as airlines and homebuilders.
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48% Bias Score
S&P 500 Correction: Economic Fears and Policy Uncertainty Drive Market Decline
The S&P 500 entered correction territory, falling over 8% from its February high due to weak consumer confidence, policy uncertainty surrounding tariffs, and the underperformance of the "Magnificent 7" tech giants; however, historically, such corrections have been followed by significant stock marke...
S&P 500 Correction: Economic Fears and Policy Uncertainty Drive Market Decline
The S&P 500 entered correction territory, falling over 8% from its February high due to weak consumer confidence, policy uncertainty surrounding tariffs, and the underperformance of the "Magnificent 7" tech giants; however, historically, such corrections have been followed by significant stock marke...
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32% Bias Score
Mortgage Rates Drop, Fueling 11.2% Surge in Applications
Last week, the average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages decreased to 6.67%, the lowest since October 2024, resulting in an 11.2% week-over-week surge in total mortgage applications, with refinance applications climbing 16% and purchase applications rising 7%.
Mortgage Rates Drop, Fueling 11.2% Surge in Applications
Last week, the average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages decreased to 6.67%, the lowest since October 2024, resulting in an 11.2% week-over-week surge in total mortgage applications, with refinance applications climbing 16% and purchase applications rising 7%.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Policies Exacerbate US Economic Slowdown
President Trump's economic policies, including tariffs and immigration restrictions, are contributing to a slowdown in the US economy, marked by rising layoffs, decreased consumer spending, and increased inflation, despite a generally strong and resilient economic foundation.
Trump's Policies Exacerbate US Economic Slowdown
President Trump's economic policies, including tariffs and immigration restrictions, are contributing to a slowdown in the US economy, marked by rising layoffs, decreased consumer spending, and increased inflation, despite a generally strong and resilient economic foundation.
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48% Bias Score
US Economy Faces Downturn Amidst Trade War and Falling Consumer Spending
Unexpectedly low January consumer spending, coupled with rising unemployment and President Trump's new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, has sent the US economy into a downward spiral, fueled by record low consumer confidence and negative GDP forecasts.
US Economy Faces Downturn Amidst Trade War and Falling Consumer Spending
Unexpectedly low January consumer spending, coupled with rising unemployment and President Trump's new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, has sent the US economy into a downward spiral, fueled by record low consumer confidence and negative GDP forecasts.
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52% Bias Score
Retailers Warn of Price Hikes Following Trump's Tariffs
Target and Best Buy announced price increases on imported goods due to President Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, impacting consumer electronics and produce; the tariffs also follow Target's decision to scale back diversity initiatives, resulting in decreased foot traffic.
Retailers Warn of Price Hikes Following Trump's Tariffs
Target and Best Buy announced price increases on imported goods due to President Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, impacting consumer electronics and produce; the tariffs also follow Target's decision to scale back diversity initiatives, resulting in decreased foot traffic.
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40% Bias Score
Weak February Retail Sales Fuel U.S. Economic Slowdown Fears
U.S. retail sales rose a meager 0.2% in February, below expectations, driven by decreased consumer confidence amid rising prices and tariffs, impacting roughly two-thirds of U.S. economic activity; January sales were also revised downward.
Weak February Retail Sales Fuel U.S. Economic Slowdown Fears
U.S. retail sales rose a meager 0.2% in February, below expectations, driven by decreased consumer confidence amid rising prices and tariffs, impacting roughly two-thirds of U.S. economic activity; January sales were also revised downward.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs Trigger Sharp Drop in Consumer Confidence
President Trump's tariffs caused a 10.5% monthly and 27.1% yearly drop in the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index in March, fueled by uncertainty and impacting various demographics; economists warn of potential economic slowdown due to reduced consumer spending.
Trump's Tariffs Trigger Sharp Drop in Consumer Confidence
President Trump's tariffs caused a 10.5% monthly and 27.1% yearly drop in the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index in March, fueled by uncertainty and impacting various demographics; economists warn of potential economic slowdown due to reduced consumer spending.
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56% Bias Score
Economic Uncertainty and Potential Recession in the US
Fluctuating trade tariffs, federal workforce cuts, and a potential government shutdown have fueled economic uncertainty, reflected in a 2% Dow Jones drop and decreased consumer confidence, potentially leading to a recession as indicated by a -2.4% GDP forecast for the first quarter of 2025.
Economic Uncertainty and Potential Recession in the US
Fluctuating trade tariffs, federal workforce cuts, and a potential government shutdown have fueled economic uncertainty, reflected in a 2% Dow Jones drop and decreased consumer confidence, potentially leading to a recession as indicated by a -2.4% GDP forecast for the first quarter of 2025.
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40% Bias Score
Retail Job Losses Surge Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Retail trade jobs dropped sharply in February 2025, following announcements of over 45,000 retail layoffs as weakening consumer confidence and economic uncertainty impact profitability, leading retailers to cut costs through store closures and staff reductions.
Retail Job Losses Surge Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Retail trade jobs dropped sharply in February 2025, following announcements of over 45,000 retail layoffs as weakening consumer confidence and economic uncertainty impact profitability, leading retailers to cut costs through store closures and staff reductions.
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48% Bias Score
Rising Recession Risk in the US: Negative GDPNow Forecast and Inverted Yield Curve
Several economic indicators, including the Atlanta Fed's negative Q1 2025 GDP growth projection, a re-inverted yield curve, and decreased consumer confidence, suggest a rising risk of US recession in 2025, although a 40% probability from Kalshi indicates it's still more likely to be avoided; upcomin...
Rising Recession Risk in the US: Negative GDPNow Forecast and Inverted Yield Curve
Several economic indicators, including the Atlanta Fed's negative Q1 2025 GDP growth projection, a re-inverted yield curve, and decreased consumer confidence, suggest a rising risk of US recession in 2025, although a 40% probability from Kalshi indicates it's still more likely to be avoided; upcomin...
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40% Bias Score
Target Sales Decline Amidst Economic Concerns and DEI Backlash
Target reported declining sales in February and forecasts only 1% sales growth this year due to weakening consumer confidence and tariff uncertainty; Walmart issued a similar warning; Target's retreat from DEI initiatives also faces consumer backlash.
Target Sales Decline Amidst Economic Concerns and DEI Backlash
Target reported declining sales in February and forecasts only 1% sales growth this year due to weakening consumer confidence and tariff uncertainty; Walmart issued a similar warning; Target's retreat from DEI initiatives also faces consumer backlash.
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44% Bias Score
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