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Trump's Fed Pressure Highlights Flaws in Central Banking
President Trump's public demand that the Federal Reserve lower interest rates has reignited the debate about the Fed's independence and its historical pattern of succumbing to political pressure, leading to asset bubbles, inflation, and wealth inequality, while the article proposes replacing the cur...
Trump's Fed Pressure Highlights Flaws in Central Banking
President Trump's public demand that the Federal Reserve lower interest rates has reignited the debate about the Fed's independence and its historical pattern of succumbing to political pressure, leading to asset bubbles, inflation, and wealth inequality, while the article proposes replacing the cur...
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60% Bias Score
Trump Demands Immediate Interest Rate Cuts from Federal Reserve
President Trump, speaking at the Davos World Economic Forum, publicly demanded that the Federal Reserve immediately lower interest rates, despite the Fed's projected rate cut in June and the current target range of 4.25%-4.5%, contrasting with the Fed's emphasis on independence from political influe...
Trump Demands Immediate Interest Rate Cuts from Federal Reserve
President Trump, speaking at the Davos World Economic Forum, publicly demanded that the Federal Reserve immediately lower interest rates, despite the Fed's projected rate cut in June and the current target range of 4.25%-4.5%, contrasting with the Fed's emphasis on independence from political influe...
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44% Bias Score
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
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
Act Now: Lock in Low Home Equity Loan Rates Before Fed Meeting
Homeowners can benefit from securing a home equity loan now due to relatively low interest rates (8.57% for a 15-year loan) before potential rate hikes following the January Federal Reserve meeting; the average homeowner has $320,000 in equity.
Act Now: Lock in Low Home Equity Loan Rates Before Fed Meeting
Homeowners can benefit from securing a home equity loan now due to relatively low interest rates (8.57% for a 15-year loan) before potential rate hikes following the January Federal Reserve meeting; the average homeowner has $320,000 in equity.
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44% Bias Score
January Fed Meeting: Minimal Impact Expected on CD Interest Rates
The January 2025 Federal Reserve meeting is unlikely to significantly change CD rates, which currently offer competitive returns around 4.50%, providing a safer alternative to high-yield savings accounts in the face of economic uncertainty.
January Fed Meeting: Minimal Impact Expected on CD Interest Rates
The January 2025 Federal Reserve meeting is unlikely to significantly change CD rates, which currently offer competitive returns around 4.50%, providing a safer alternative to high-yield savings accounts in the face of economic uncertainty.
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52% 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
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
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
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