US Retail Sales Rise 0.7% in November, Showing Mixed Consumer Spending
US retail sales increased by 0.7% in November, driven mainly by a 2.6% surge in auto sales, while sales at grocery stores and restaurants decreased, suggesting a mixed consumer spending pattern amidst rising interest rates and pre-holiday shopping.
US Retail Sales Rise 0.7% in November, Showing Mixed Consumer Spending
US retail sales increased by 0.7% in November, driven mainly by a 2.6% surge in auto sales, while sales at grocery stores and restaurants decreased, suggesting a mixed consumer spending pattern amidst rising interest rates and pre-holiday shopping.
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44% Bias Score
Global Markets React to Weak Chinese Data, Bitcoin Surge
Asian and European markets fell Monday following weak Chinese economic data for November, while Bitcoin surged past \$106,000 amid expectations of lighter U.S. regulation under President-elect Trump; the U.S. dollar fell against the yen and euro.
Global Markets React to Weak Chinese Data, Bitcoin Surge
Asian and European markets fell Monday following weak Chinese economic data for November, while Bitcoin surged past \$106,000 amid expectations of lighter U.S. regulation under President-elect Trump; the U.S. dollar fell against the yen and euro.
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36% Bias Score
Global Shares Dip on Weak Economic Data, Awaiting Fed Decision
Global equities edged lower on December 20, 2024, due to weak economic data from China and Europe, with investors awaiting the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates; the Dow fell slightly, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose, and oil prices dropped.
Global Shares Dip on Weak Economic Data, Awaiting Fed Decision
Global equities edged lower on December 20, 2024, due to weak economic data from China and Europe, with investors awaiting the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates; the Dow fell slightly, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose, and oil prices dropped.
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32% Bias Score
Fed to Cut Rates Despite Sticky Inflation
The Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates by 0.25% on Wednesday, balancing concerns about sticky inflation (CPI 2.7%, PPI 3.0%) with a softening labor market (unemployment rate at 4.2%) and the belief that monetary policy remains restrictive despite 3.3% GDP growth. The decision will be fo...
Fed to Cut Rates Despite Sticky Inflation
The Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates by 0.25% on Wednesday, balancing concerns about sticky inflation (CPI 2.7%, PPI 3.0%) with a softening labor market (unemployment rate at 4.2%) and the belief that monetary policy remains restrictive despite 3.3% GDP growth. The decision will be fo...
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32% Bias Score
HELOC Rates Expected to Fall Further After December Fed Meeting
HELOC interest rates have dropped from 10.16% on January 3, 2024, to 8.53% on December 12, 2024, and are expected to fall further after the December Federal Reserve meeting, which is anticipated to cut the federal funds rate by 25 basis points; however, the actual change may be muted due to lenders ...
HELOC Rates Expected to Fall Further After December Fed Meeting
HELOC interest rates have dropped from 10.16% on January 3, 2024, to 8.53% on December 12, 2024, and are expected to fall further after the December Federal Reserve meeting, which is anticipated to cut the federal funds rate by 25 basis points; however, the actual change may be muted due to lenders ...
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48% Bias Score
Fed to Cut Interest Rates Again, Impacting Consumer Borrowing Costs
The Federal Reserve is expected to lower interest rates by 0.25 percentage points on December 18, impacting various consumer borrowing costs, including credit cards, mortgages, auto loans, and student loans, while savings rates remain relatively high.
Fed to Cut Interest Rates Again, Impacting Consumer Borrowing Costs
The Federal Reserve is expected to lower interest rates by 0.25 percentage points on December 18, impacting various consumer borrowing costs, including credit cards, mortgages, auto loans, and student loans, while savings rates remain relatively high.
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32% Bias Score
Fed Signals Slower Pace of Interest Rate Cuts Amid Persistent Inflation
The Federal Reserve will likely lower its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to approximately 4.3% on Wednesday, signaling a slower pace of future rate cuts due to persistent inflation above its target and a stronger-than-expected economy, despite having lowered the rate by a full poi...
Fed Signals Slower Pace of Interest Rate Cuts Amid Persistent Inflation
The Federal Reserve will likely lower its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to approximately 4.3% on Wednesday, signaling a slower pace of future rate cuts due to persistent inflation above its target and a stronger-than-expected economy, despite having lowered the rate by a full poi...
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48% Bias Score
Fed Signals Fewer Interest Rate Cuts Amid Persistent Inflation
The Federal Reserve is expected to reduce its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point to 4.3% on Wednesday, signaling fewer rate cuts in 2025 than previously anticipated due to persistent inflation above the Fed's target and uncertainty surrounding President-elect Trump's economic policies.
Fed Signals Fewer Interest Rate Cuts Amid Persistent Inflation
The Federal Reserve is expected to reduce its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point to 4.3% on Wednesday, signaling fewer rate cuts in 2025 than previously anticipated due to persistent inflation above the Fed's target and uncertainty surrounding President-elect Trump's economic policies.
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40% Bias Score
Fed to Announce Final 2024 Rate Decision on December 18
The Federal Reserve will announce its final interest rate decision of 2024 on December 18 at 2 p.m. ET, with economists widely predicting a 0.25 percentage point cut; however, the incoming Trump administration's potentially inflationary policies could impact future rate decisions.
Fed to Announce Final 2024 Rate Decision on December 18
The Federal Reserve will announce its final interest rate decision of 2024 on December 18 at 2 p.m. ET, with economists widely predicting a 0.25 percentage point cut; however, the incoming Trump administration's potentially inflationary policies could impact future rate decisions.
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36% Bias Score
Wall Street Mixed as Tech Stocks Drive Market
Wall Street's major indexes ended the week with mixed results, the S&P 500 essentially flat, the Dow Jones down 0.2%, and the Nasdaq up 0.1%, driven by strong technology company performance and following three straight weekly gains, despite mixed economic data and upcoming Fed interest rate decision...
Wall Street Mixed as Tech Stocks Drive Market
Wall Street's major indexes ended the week with mixed results, the S&P 500 essentially flat, the Dow Jones down 0.2%, and the Nasdaq up 0.1%, driven by strong technology company performance and following three straight weekly gains, despite mixed economic data and upcoming Fed interest rate decision...
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32% Bias Score
Trump Team Explores Unprecedented Bank Deregulation
President-elect Trump's transition team is exploring significant deregulation of US banks, including the potential closure or merger of regulatory agencies like the FDIC, despite the agency's crucial role in protecting depositors; these actions require Congressional approval and are unprecedented.
Trump Team Explores Unprecedented Bank Deregulation
President-elect Trump's transition team is exploring significant deregulation of US banks, including the potential closure or merger of regulatory agencies like the FDIC, despite the agency's crucial role in protecting depositors; these actions require Congressional approval and are unprecedented.
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52% Bias Score
Strategic CD Moves Before 2025: Maximizing Returns in a Shifting Rate Environment
Higher interest rates in 2022-2023 significantly increased CD returns for savers; however, recent rate cuts necessitate a more strategic approach to maximize benefits before year-end 2024, including comparing lenders and choosing long-term options while depositing only accessible funds.
Strategic CD Moves Before 2025: Maximizing Returns in a Shifting Rate Environment
Higher interest rates in 2022-2023 significantly increased CD returns for savers; however, recent rate cuts necessitate a more strategic approach to maximize benefits before year-end 2024, including comparing lenders and choosing long-term options while depositing only accessible funds.
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44% Bias Score