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March Jobs Report: Strong Numbers Mask Underlying Economic Weakness
The March jobs report showed 228,000 jobs added, exceeding expectations, but this followed downward revisions for January and February, and federal employment fell by 4,000. Strong employment in healthcare and leisure and hospitality masked the underlying uncertainty.
March Jobs Report: Strong Numbers Mask Underlying Economic Weakness
The March jobs report showed 228,000 jobs added, exceeding expectations, but this followed downward revisions for January and February, and federal employment fell by 4,000. Strong employment in healthcare and leisure and hospitality masked the underlying uncertainty.
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52% Bias Score
CD Rates Expected to Slightly Decrease or Remain Steady in Near Term
Due to the Federal Reserve's adjusted policy to combat inflation, CD rates are expected to slightly decrease or remain steady in the near term, although a significant drop isn't anticipated immediately; however, experts predict a larger drop later in the year if the Fed cuts rates.
CD Rates Expected to Slightly Decrease or Remain Steady in Near Term
Due to the Federal Reserve's adjusted policy to combat inflation, CD rates are expected to slightly decrease or remain steady in the near term, although a significant drop isn't anticipated immediately; however, experts predict a larger drop later in the year if the Fed cuts rates.
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40% Bias Score
Fed Admits Inflation Misjudgment, Trump's Tariffs Add to Economic Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve admits to misjudging the inflation crisis in 2021, delaying its response until 2022 when it launched aggressive rate hikes. This mistake, coupled with President Trump's tariffs that may worsen stagflation, necessitates a revised policy framework that focuses on improving communic...
Fed Admits Inflation Misjudgment, Trump's Tariffs Add to Economic Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve admits to misjudging the inflation crisis in 2021, delaying its response until 2022 when it launched aggressive rate hikes. This mistake, coupled with President Trump's tariffs that may worsen stagflation, necessitates a revised policy framework that focuses on improving communic...
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56% Bias Score
Inflation Dip Impacts Mortgage Rates, but Uncertainty Remains
February's inflation rate fell to 2.8%, down from 3.0% the previous month, impacting mortgage rates due to the Federal Reserve's policy responses to inflation; experts predict a slight decrease in mortgage rates later in 2025 but uncertainty remains.
Inflation Dip Impacts Mortgage Rates, but Uncertainty Remains
February's inflation rate fell to 2.8%, down from 3.0% the previous month, impacting mortgage rates due to the Federal Reserve's policy responses to inflation; experts predict a slight decrease in mortgage rates later in 2025 but uncertainty remains.
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48% Bias Score
Private Markets Circumvent Federal Reserve, Blackstone's $8 Billion Fund Shows
This article argues that the Federal Reserve's impact on the U.S. economy is minimal, citing the success of Blackstone's $8 billion commercial real-estate debt fund, launched in response to banks' post-2008 risk aversion, as evidence of private markets' ability to circumvent central banking policy.
Private Markets Circumvent Federal Reserve, Blackstone's $8 Billion Fund Shows
This article argues that the Federal Reserve's impact on the U.S. economy is minimal, citing the success of Blackstone's $8 billion commercial real-estate debt fund, launched in response to banks' post-2008 risk aversion, as evidence of private markets' ability to circumvent central banking policy.
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68% Bias Score
U.S. Savings Rate Plunges as Inflation Remains High
The U.S. personal savings rate fell to 4.6% in February, a significant decrease from the average of 5.7% since 2000, coinciding with core PCE inflation meeting the Federal Reserve's higher-than-normal forecast of 2.8% by December, largely due to President Trump's tariffs.
U.S. Savings Rate Plunges as Inflation Remains High
The U.S. personal savings rate fell to 4.6% in February, a significant decrease from the average of 5.7% since 2000, coinciding with core PCE inflation meeting the Federal Reserve's higher-than-normal forecast of 2.8% by December, largely due to President Trump's tariffs.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs Trigger Stock Market Freefall
President Trump's new tariffs have caused a 13% drop in the S&P since November, contradicting his past claims that a strong stock market reflects presidential success; economists widely disagree with Trump's assertion that this hurts only the wealthy.
Trump's Tariffs Trigger Stock Market Freefall
President Trump's new tariffs have caused a 13% drop in the S&P since November, contradicting his past claims that a strong stock market reflects presidential success; economists widely disagree with Trump's assertion that this hurts only the wealthy.
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52% Bias Score
Strategic Home Equity Borrowing Amidst Fed Meeting Pause
Due to the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates three times in the last four months of 2024, home equity loan interest rates have dropped to 18-month and 2-year lows for HELOCs in the first three months of 2025, creating a strategic opportunity for borrowers to secure favorable rates before the ne...
Strategic Home Equity Borrowing Amidst Fed Meeting Pause
Due to the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates three times in the last four months of 2024, home equity loan interest rates have dropped to 18-month and 2-year lows for HELOCs in the first three months of 2025, creating a strategic opportunity for borrowers to secure favorable rates before the ne...
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32% Bias Score
Economists Warn of Potential US Recession Amidst Trump Administration Policies
Economists warn of a potential US recession due to Trump administration policies; stock markets are down, consumer confidence is low, and the Atlanta Federal Reserve predicts negative GDP growth in 2025.
Economists Warn of Potential US Recession Amidst Trump Administration Policies
Economists warn of a potential US recession due to Trump administration policies; stock markets are down, consumer confidence is low, and the Atlanta Federal Reserve predicts negative GDP growth in 2025.
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48% Bias Score
Bitcoin Price Drops Amidst Inflation Fears and Tariff Threats
Bitcoin's price fell to roughly \$80,000 following a peak near \$90,000 amidst inflation worries and President Trump's tariff threats; however, expert predictions suggest a potential price surge in April due to Federal Reserve actions.
Bitcoin Price Drops Amidst Inflation Fears and Tariff Threats
Bitcoin's price fell to roughly \$80,000 following a peak near \$90,000 amidst inflation worries and President Trump's tariff threats; however, expert predictions suggest a potential price surge in April due to Federal Reserve actions.
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60% Bias Score
US Core Inflation Rises Unexpectedly in February
The Commerce Department reported that the core PCE price index increased 0.4% in February, exceeding forecasts, while consumer spending rose 0.4%, below projections; personal income increased by 0.8%.
US Core Inflation Rises Unexpectedly in February
The Commerce Department reported that the core PCE price index increased 0.4% in February, exceeding forecasts, while consumer spending rose 0.4%, below projections; personal income increased by 0.8%.
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24% Bias Score
US Recession Probability at 43%, Stagflation Concerns Rise
A Deutsche Bank survey indicates a 43% probability of a US recession within the next year, fueled by growing business and consumer concerns despite low unemployment; experts express worries about potential stagflation.
US Recession Probability at 43%, Stagflation Concerns Rise
A Deutsche Bank survey indicates a 43% probability of a US recession within the next year, fueled by growing business and consumer concerns despite low unemployment; experts express worries about potential stagflation.
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44% Bias Score
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