TSX Index Slightly Up, But Uncertainty Remains
The S\&P/TSX Composite Index is slightly above its 20-year average return for the month of January, however, upcoming economic data releases, central bank actions, and President Trump taking office may have significant impacts on future performance. Analysts project 9.3 percent earnings growth over ...
TSX Index Slightly Up, But Uncertainty Remains
The S\&P/TSX Composite Index is slightly above its 20-year average return for the month of January, however, upcoming economic data releases, central bank actions, and President Trump taking office may have significant impacts on future performance. Analysts project 9.3 percent earnings growth over ...
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40% Bias Score
Used Vehicle Prices to Stabilize in 2025
Cox Automotive forecasts used vehicle wholesale prices to increase by 1.4% in 2025, stabilizing after significant drops following pandemic-inflated prices; the average listing price in December was $25,565, down 3% year-over-year; used vehicle sales are expected to increase by 1% to 37.8 million in ...
Used Vehicle Prices to Stabilize in 2025
Cox Automotive forecasts used vehicle wholesale prices to increase by 1.4% in 2025, stabilizing after significant drops following pandemic-inflated prices; the average listing price in December was $25,565, down 3% year-over-year; used vehicle sales are expected to increase by 1% to 37.8 million in ...
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32% Bias Score
German Construction Sector Projected to Grow in 2026, but Housing Shortage Persists
Germany's construction industry is expected to grow by 2% in 2026, following years of decline, but this growth is insufficient to address the ongoing housing shortage, with housing construction remaining significantly below 2021 levels, prompting calls for a social housing program.
German Construction Sector Projected to Grow in 2026, but Housing Shortage Persists
Germany's construction industry is expected to grow by 2% in 2026, following years of decline, but this growth is insufficient to address the ongoing housing shortage, with housing construction remaining significantly below 2021 levels, prompting calls for a social housing program.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs Threaten Canadian Economy
President-elect Trump's planned 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports, starting January 20, 2025, is expected to negatively impact the Canadian TSX and potentially trigger a recession, while also affecting the US and global economies.
Trump's Tariffs Threaten Canadian Economy
President-elect Trump's planned 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports, starting January 20, 2025, is expected to negatively impact the Canadian TSX and potentially trigger a recession, while also affecting the US and global economies.
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Positive 2025 Economic Forecast Despite Trump's Presidency and Geopolitical Uncertainty
UBS economist Paul Donovan predicts a positive 2025 despite geopolitical uncertainty and Trump's presidency, citing strong economic fundamentals; however, the extent and type of tariffs implemented by Trump pose significant risks to the global economy, particularly impacting Europe and China.
Positive 2025 Economic Forecast Despite Trump's Presidency and Geopolitical Uncertainty
UBS economist Paul Donovan predicts a positive 2025 despite geopolitical uncertainty and Trump's presidency, citing strong economic fundamentals; however, the extent and type of tariffs implemented by Trump pose significant risks to the global economy, particularly impacting Europe and China.
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32% Bias Score
High Market Valuation Prompts Diversification Strategy for 2025
The high price-to-earnings ratio of the S&P 500, similar to pre-bear market levels in 1997, 2001, 2008, and 2019, suggests potential corrections in 2025, prompting a suggestion to invest in high-yield corporate bonds and closed-end funds like the PGIM Global High Yield Fund (GHY), offering 10%+ mont...
High Market Valuation Prompts Diversification Strategy for 2025
The high price-to-earnings ratio of the S&P 500, similar to pre-bear market levels in 1997, 2001, 2008, and 2019, suggests potential corrections in 2025, prompting a suggestion to invest in high-yield corporate bonds and closed-end funds like the PGIM Global High Yield Fund (GHY), offering 10%+ mont...
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48% Bias Score
Oxford Economics Predicts Sharp Drop in UK Interest Rates by 2027
Oxford Economics forecasts UK interest rates to fall to 2.5% by late 2027, contrasting sharply with the 3.75% market consensus, due to anticipated demographic impacts and a reassessment of inflation; this could significantly lower mortgage rates eventually, although lenders' responses remain uncerta...
Oxford Economics Predicts Sharp Drop in UK Interest Rates by 2027
Oxford Economics forecasts UK interest rates to fall to 2.5% by late 2027, contrasting sharply with the 3.75% market consensus, due to anticipated demographic impacts and a reassessment of inflation; this could significantly lower mortgage rates eventually, although lenders' responses remain uncerta...
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Coalition Faces Collapse Over Budget Disputes
Despite record-low Dutch government debt in 2024, disagreements over budget projections threaten the ruling coalition's stability, jeopardizing plans to reverse a VAT increase and meet climate targets, and potentially leading to a government collapse.
Dutch Coalition Faces Collapse Over Budget Disputes
Despite record-low Dutch government debt in 2024, disagreements over budget projections threaten the ruling coalition's stability, jeopardizing plans to reverse a VAT increase and meet climate targets, and potentially leading to a government collapse.
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48% Bias Score
2-Year CDs: A Smart Savings Strategy in 2025's Uncertain Economic Climate
Two-year certificates of deposit (CDs) offer a fixed 4.25% interest rate, yielding significantly higher returns than short-term CDs or savings accounts in 2025's uncertain economic climate, despite requiring a 24-month commitment.
2-Year CDs: A Smart Savings Strategy in 2025's Uncertain Economic Climate
Two-year certificates of deposit (CDs) offer a fixed 4.25% interest rate, yielding significantly higher returns than short-term CDs or savings accounts in 2025's uncertain economic climate, despite requiring a 24-month commitment.
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52% Bias Score
Germany's 2024 GDP Shrinks 0.2%, Defying Economic Forecasts
Germany's 2024 GDP unexpectedly contracted by 0.2 percent, defying expert predictions of growth, primarily due to underestimated inflation impacts and the manufacturing sector's deep crisis, leading to subdued consumer spending and investment.
Germany's 2024 GDP Shrinks 0.2%, Defying Economic Forecasts
Germany's 2024 GDP unexpectedly contracted by 0.2 percent, defying expert predictions of growth, primarily due to underestimated inflation impacts and the manufacturing sector's deep crisis, leading to subdued consumer spending and investment.
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40% Bias Score
S&P 500 Projected to Rise 13% in 2025 Amidst Economic and Political Uncertainty
The S&P 500 is projected to rise approximately 13% by the end of 2025, reaching nearly 6,700, driven by consumer spending and corporate investment; however, President Trump's policies, inflation, and potential political gridlock pose significant risks.
S&P 500 Projected to Rise 13% in 2025 Amidst Economic and Political Uncertainty
The S&P 500 is projected to rise approximately 13% by the end of 2025, reaching nearly 6,700, driven by consumer spending and corporate investment; however, President Trump's policies, inflation, and potential political gridlock pose significant risks.
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40% Bias Score
DAX Index Shows Modest Gain in Short First Trading Week of 2025
The first trading week of 2025 saw the German DAX index experience a slight 0.19 percent increase, despite a brief touch of the 20,000-point mark, while individual stock performances varied, with experts warning against reading too much into this short, low-volume trading period.
DAX Index Shows Modest Gain in Short First Trading Week of 2025
The first trading week of 2025 saw the German DAX index experience a slight 0.19 percent increase, despite a brief touch of the 20,000-point mark, while individual stock performances varied, with experts warning against reading too much into this short, low-volume trading period.
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40% Bias Score