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Fed Holds Rates: High-Yield Savings Opportunities, High-Interest Debt Remains Costly

The Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged presents a mixed outlook for consumers: high-yield savings accounts offer inflation-beating returns (4.5%-4.75%), while high-interest debts (credit cards averaging 20.14%) remain costly, demanding proactive repayment strategies.

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Turkey's Inflation Rate Reduced to 44 Percent; 21 Percent Target Set for 2024

Turkey's Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek announced that the country's inflation rate has decreased from 65 percent in 2023 to 44 percent and aims to reach 21 percent in 2024 via implemented policies focusing on reducing the current account deficit and increasing foreign reserves.

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Fed Expected to Keep Interest Rates Unchanged Amid Trump Pressure

The Federal Reserve is likely to maintain its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its meeting ending Wednesday, despite President Trump's demands for lower rates; inflation remains above the Fed's target at 2.4%, and uncertainty surrounding the Trump administration's economic policies is also a fac...

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Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Inflation Uncertainty and Trump's Economic Policies

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at 4.25%-4.5% on Wednesday, pausing its rate-cutting cycle due to uncertainties around inflation and President Trump's economic policies, potentially increasing tensions between the central bank and the administration.

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UK Labour's Growth Strategy: A Clash with Voter Priorities

The UK Labour government's pursuit of economic growth through deregulation and potential austerity measures clashes with voter concerns over the cost of living crisis, raising questions about its long-term political viability.

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Senate Confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary

The U.S. Senate confirmed Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary on Monday in a 68-29 vote, marking a historic appointment as the first openly gay individual in the role; Bessent's priorities include balancing tax cuts, deficit reduction, tariff policy, and increasing domestic oil production.

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Germany's Migration Debate Hinders Economic Growth

Northern German businesses warn against an undifferentiated debate on migration, highlighting a critical labor shortage projected to reach 200,000 by 2040, hampered by slow integration processes and recent violent crimes committed by immigrants.

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White House Freezes Federal Spending, Faces Legal Challenges

The White House temporarily froze federal spending on aid programs and proposed a voluntary resignation plan for federal employees to reduce costs, prompting immediate legal challenges and fierce political opposition.

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GOP Tax Plan Threatens Student Loan Interest Deduction

House Republicans propose eliminating the student loan interest deduction, potentially impacting 12.7 million taxpayers who saved over \$1.6 billion in 2020, adding to financial strain amid uncertainty over loan forgiveness and high debt levels.

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Trump's Unfulfilled Price-Drop Promise Amidst High Food Costs

Despite President Trump's Day-One pledge to lower food prices, grocery costs remain elevated, prompting criticism from Democrats and highlighting complexities in controlling inflation and the influence of external factors such as bird flu and weather.

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Senate Confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary

Scott Bessent, a hedge fund manager, was confirmed as Treasury Secretary on Monday by a 68-29 Senate vote, inheriting challenges like the federal debt limit and Trump's tariff policies amidst a US economy with strong growth but above-target inflation.

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UK-US Tech Trade Deal Faces Big Tech Opposition

The UK seeks a tech-focused trade deal with the US, but faces opposition from US tech giants who, with Trump's support, may use negotiations to weaken UK digital regulations like its digital services tax and online safety laws, potentially impacting the UK's digital sovereignty.

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