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U.S. Job Openings Drop Sharply, but Labor Market Remains Steady
U.S. job openings decreased by 556,000 in December 2024 to 7.6 million, the largest drop in 14 months, yet steady hiring and lower layoffs suggest a gradual slowdown, keeping the Federal Reserve from adjusting its policy stance until at least June, according to the Labor Department's JOLTS report.
U.S. Job Openings Drop Sharply, but Labor Market Remains Steady
U.S. job openings decreased by 556,000 in December 2024 to 7.6 million, the largest drop in 14 months, yet steady hiring and lower layoffs suggest a gradual slowdown, keeping the Federal Reserve from adjusting its policy stance until at least June, according to the Labor Department's JOLTS report.
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40% Bias Score
February 2024: Strategic Timing for High-Yield CD Accounts
February 2024 offers a strategic opportunity for savers to open or renew Certificates of Deposit (CDs) due to relatively stable interest rates (4-4.5%) in the absence of a Federal Reserve meeting, significantly outperforming traditional savings accounts (0.41%).
February 2024: Strategic Timing for High-Yield CD Accounts
February 2024 offers a strategic opportunity for savers to open or renew Certificates of Deposit (CDs) due to relatively stable interest rates (4-4.5%) in the absence of a Federal Reserve meeting, significantly outperforming traditional savings accounts (0.41%).
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52% Bias Score
Home Equity Loan Rates: A January 2024 Analysis
As of January 31st, the average home equity loan interest rate was 8.44%, almost three times lower than the average 23% credit card interest rate, due to home collateral. The Federal Reserve's paused rate cuts make further February decreases unlikely, but inflation drops could trigger lender rate re...
Home Equity Loan Rates: A January 2024 Analysis
As of January 31st, the average home equity loan interest rate was 8.44%, almost three times lower than the average 23% credit card interest rate, due to home collateral. The Federal Reserve's paused rate cuts make further February decreases unlikely, but inflation drops could trigger lender rate re...
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48% Bias Score
Inflation Remains Above Fed Target Despite Rate Cuts
The core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, was 2.8% in December 2024, exceeding the Fed's 2% target despite three consecutive interest rate cuts that month; personal income increased 0.4%, and consumer spending rose 0.7%.
Inflation Remains Above Fed Target Despite Rate Cuts
The core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, was 2.8% in December 2024, exceeding the Fed's 2% target despite three consecutive interest rate cuts that month; personal income increased 0.4%, and consumer spending rose 0.7%.
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28% Bias Score
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady, Creating CD Opportunity for Savers
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 4.25%-4.50% in its first 2025 meeting, pausing rate cuts for the first time since July 2024, offering savers a final opportunity to benefit from still-high rates via CDs while borrowers continue to face high interest loan rates.
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady, Creating CD Opportunity for Savers
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 4.25%-4.50% in its first 2025 meeting, pausing rate cuts for the first time since July 2024, offering savers a final opportunity to benefit from still-high rates via CDs while borrowers continue to face high interest loan rates.
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48% Bias Score
Fed Rate Pause: A Boon for Long-Term CD Savers
The Federal Reserve's pause on interest rate cuts creates an opportunity for savers to maximize returns on long-term CDs, offering significantly higher earnings than short-term options despite potentially lower rates, providing stability against future rate volatility.
Fed Rate Pause: A Boon for Long-Term CD Savers
The Federal Reserve's pause on interest rate cuts creates an opportunity for savers to maximize returns on long-term CDs, offering significantly higher earnings than short-term options despite potentially lower rates, providing stability against future rate volatility.
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52% Bias Score
U.S. Job Openings Fall in December, Signaling Cooling Labor Market
U.S. job openings fell to 7.6 million in December 2024, down from 8.2 million in November, indicating a cooling labor market but still showing low unemployment at 4.1%; this follows the Federal Reserve's cautious approach to lowering interest rates due to persistent inflation and uncertainty surroun...
U.S. Job Openings Fall in December, Signaling Cooling Labor Market
U.S. job openings fell to 7.6 million in December 2024, down from 8.2 million in November, indicating a cooling labor market but still showing low unemployment at 4.1%; this follows the Federal Reserve's cautious approach to lowering interest rates due to persistent inflation and uncertainty surroun...
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40% Bias Score
Nvidia Stock Drops 17% Amidst Concerns Over Future Earnings
Nvidia's stock fell 17% last Monday due to investor concerns about its future earnings potential in light of DeepSeek's competitive AI technology; this contradicts the narrative that central bank monetary policy is the primary driver of stock market performance.
Nvidia Stock Drops 17% Amidst Concerns Over Future Earnings
Nvidia's stock fell 17% last Monday due to investor concerns about its future earnings potential in light of DeepSeek's competitive AI technology; this contradicts the narrative that central bank monetary policy is the primary driver of stock market performance.
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60% Bias Score
Upcoming Jobs Data to Gauge US Economic Resilience Amid Tech Sell-Off
Investors are closely watching upcoming jobs data and corporate earnings to gauge the U.S. economy's strength amid a recent tech sell-off fueled by concerns about overvalued U.S. tech giants and new AI models, and uncertainty surrounding President Trump's economic policies.
Upcoming Jobs Data to Gauge US Economic Resilience Amid Tech Sell-Off
Investors are closely watching upcoming jobs data and corporate earnings to gauge the U.S. economy's strength amid a recent tech sell-off fueled by concerns about overvalued U.S. tech giants and new AI models, and uncertainty surrounding President Trump's economic policies.
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40% Bias Score
Inflation Up, Core Inflation Steady as Consumer Spending Soars
The December 2024 PCE price index rose 2.6% year-over-year, driven by energy and food costs, while the core PCE index remained at 2.8%; consumer spending surged 0.7% but savings dropped, and economists warn of future risks from tariffs.
Inflation Up, Core Inflation Steady as Consumer Spending Soars
The December 2024 PCE price index rose 2.6% year-over-year, driven by energy and food costs, while the core PCE index remained at 2.8%; consumer spending surged 0.7% but savings dropped, and economists warn of future risks from tariffs.
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40% Bias Score
Home Equity Loan Rates Remain Low Despite Fed Pause
As of January 31st, the average home equity loan interest rate is 8.44%, nearly three times lower than the average credit card rate of roughly 23%, primarily because homes serve as collateral. The Federal Reserve's pause in interest rate cuts makes further significant decreases in home equity loan r...
Home Equity Loan Rates Remain Low Despite Fed Pause
As of January 31st, the average home equity loan interest rate is 8.44%, nearly three times lower than the average credit card rate of roughly 23%, primarily because homes serve as collateral. The Federal Reserve's pause in interest rate cuts makes further significant decreases in home equity loan r...
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32% Bias Score
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Rising Inflation
The US Federal Reserve maintained the target range for the federal funds rate at 4.25 percent to 4.5 percent on Wednesday, citing recent increases in the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index as evidence that inflation is picking up, despite easing over the past two years.
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Rising Inflation
The US Federal Reserve maintained the target range for the federal funds rate at 4.25 percent to 4.5 percent on Wednesday, citing recent increases in the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index as evidence that inflation is picking up, despite easing over the past two years.
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36% Bias Score
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