Federal Reserve Rate Cuts Dip CD Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve's three 2024 rate cuts lowered CD interest rates from approximately 5% to the 4-4.5% range, impacting short-term CDs most significantly, as banks adjusted deposit account rates and savers shifted to long-term options or high-yield accounts.
Federal Reserve Rate Cuts Dip CD Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve's three 2024 rate cuts lowered CD interest rates from approximately 5% to the 4-4.5% range, impacting short-term CDs most significantly, as banks adjusted deposit account rates and savers shifted to long-term options or high-yield accounts.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Inherits Strong Economy but Faces Inflation Challenge
Despite an overall economic improvement, December's 2.9% inflation rate remains above the Federal Reserve's target, posing a challenge for President-elect Trump, who has promised to lower energy and food costs, but whose immigration and trade policies may have unpredictable economic consequences.
Trump Inherits Strong Economy but Faces Inflation Challenge
Despite an overall economic improvement, December's 2.9% inflation rate remains above the Federal Reserve's target, posing a challenge for President-elect Trump, who has promised to lower energy and food costs, but whose immigration and trade policies may have unpredictable economic consequences.
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52% Bias Score
Negative Treasury Returns: Unprecedented 10-Year Loss Amidst Higher Yields
Rising U.S. Treasury yields have resulted in the first negative 10-year rolling return (-0.5%) in 90 years, contrasting with positive returns for other asset classes, due to the Fed's rate hikes, anticipation of higher rates, and concerns about government spending; however, high yields present poten...
Negative Treasury Returns: Unprecedented 10-Year Loss Amidst Higher Yields
Rising U.S. Treasury yields have resulted in the first negative 10-year rolling return (-0.5%) in 90 years, contrasting with positive returns for other asset classes, due to the Fed's rate hikes, anticipation of higher rates, and concerns about government spending; however, high yields present poten...
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48% Bias Score
Inflation Rise Pushes Mortgage Rates Higher
US inflation rose to 2.9% annually in December, exceeding forecasts and impacting borrowing costs, potentially affecting the Federal Reserve's approach to future rate cuts and further increasing mortgage rates which currently average 7.01% for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage.
Inflation Rise Pushes Mortgage Rates Higher
US inflation rose to 2.9% annually in December, exceeding forecasts and impacting borrowing costs, potentially affecting the Federal Reserve's approach to future rate cuts and further increasing mortgage rates which currently average 7.01% for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage.
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40% Bias Score
Fed Slows Rate Cuts Amid Inflation, Strong Labor Market
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates three times near the end of 2024, reducing the federal funds rate by one percentage point. In 2025, further rate cuts are expected, though at a slower pace than previously anticipated due to ongoing inflation and a strong labor market; experts predict credit ca...
Fed Slows Rate Cuts Amid Inflation, Strong Labor Market
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates three times near the end of 2024, reducing the federal funds rate by one percentage point. In 2025, further rate cuts are expected, though at a slower pace than previously anticipated due to ongoing inflation and a strong labor market; experts predict credit ca...
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28% Bias Score
December Inflation Rise Could Restrict Fed Rate Cuts
U.S. inflation likely increased to 2.8% in December 2024, fueled by higher gas, egg, and used car prices; this rise, exceeding the Fed's 2% target, could limit interest rate cuts despite a robust job market and concerns about the impact of President-elect Trump's proposed policies.
December Inflation Rise Could Restrict Fed Rate Cuts
U.S. inflation likely increased to 2.8% in December 2024, fueled by higher gas, egg, and used car prices; this rise, exceeding the Fed's 2% target, could limit interest rate cuts despite a robust job market and concerns about the impact of President-elect Trump's proposed policies.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Policies Create Uncertainty for the Federal Reserve
President-elect Trump's potential policies, including mass deportations and tariffs, pose a significant challenge to the Federal Reserve's ability to accurately forecast economic indicators and set appropriate monetary policy due to heightened uncertainty, forcing the Fed to choose between immediate...
Trump's Policies Create Uncertainty for the Federal Reserve
President-elect Trump's potential policies, including mass deportations and tariffs, pose a significant challenge to the Federal Reserve's ability to accurately forecast economic indicators and set appropriate monetary policy due to heightened uncertainty, forcing the Fed to choose between immediate...
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48% Bias Score
Federal Reserve Monetary Policy Rule: Unnecessary and Harmful
This article refutes the Cato Institute's proposal for the Federal Reserve to adopt a monetary policy rule, arguing that market forces driven by production, not central banks, determine money supply, and that government intervention is inherently harmful.
Federal Reserve Monetary Policy Rule: Unnecessary and Harmful
This article refutes the Cato Institute's proposal for the Federal Reserve to adopt a monetary policy rule, arguing that market forces driven by production, not central banks, determine money supply, and that government intervention is inherently harmful.
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56% Bias Score
Bitcoin Surges Past \$100,000 on Positive Inflation Data and Policy Expectations
Bitcoin prices rallied above \$100,000 on January 15th, recovering from a drop below \$90,000 due to positive inflation reports suggesting a less hawkish Federal Reserve and anticipation of a pro-crypto policy under the incoming administration.
Bitcoin Surges Past \$100,000 on Positive Inflation Data and Policy Expectations
Bitcoin prices rallied above \$100,000 on January 15th, recovering from a drop below \$90,000 due to positive inflation reports suggesting a less hawkish Federal Reserve and anticipation of a pro-crypto policy under the incoming administration.
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40% Bias Score
Rising Treasury Yields Shake Stock Market Despite Fed Rate Cuts
The 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.80%, its highest since 2023, causing stock market declines despite the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates three times since September due to investor concerns about future inflation and economic strength.
Rising Treasury Yields Shake Stock Market Despite Fed Rate Cuts
The 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.80%, its highest since 2023, causing stock market declines despite the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates three times since September due to investor concerns about future inflation and economic strength.
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36% Bias Score
US Stocks Surge on Positive Inflation Data and Strong Bank Earnings
Encouraging US inflation data and strong bank earnings sent US stocks soaring Wednesday, with the S&P 500 up 1.7 percent, Dow Jones up 1.6 percent, and Nasdaq up 2.2 percent; the positive trend is expected to continue in the Australian market, while easing Treasury yields reflect growing hopes for f...
US Stocks Surge on Positive Inflation Data and Strong Bank Earnings
Encouraging US inflation data and strong bank earnings sent US stocks soaring Wednesday, with the S&P 500 up 1.7 percent, Dow Jones up 1.6 percent, and Nasdaq up 2.2 percent; the positive trend is expected to continue in the Australian market, while easing Treasury yields reflect growing hopes for f...
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52% Bias Score
Muted Futures Await Key Economic Data and Bank Earnings
Wednesday's muted U.S. futures market awaits key bank earnings and the December CPI report, expected to rise 2.9%, potentially influencing the Federal Reserve's rate-cutting trajectory; the S&P 500 Banks Index is up 3% in January.
Muted Futures Await Key Economic Data and Bank Earnings
Wednesday's muted U.S. futures market awaits key bank earnings and the December CPI report, expected to rise 2.9%, potentially influencing the Federal Reserve's rate-cutting trajectory; the S&P 500 Banks Index is up 3% in January.
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32% Bias Score