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Fed Chair Powell Delays Interest Rate Decision Amid Uncertainty Over Trump's Economic Policies
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced Friday that the central bank will remain patient in adjusting its benchmark interest rate due to uncertainty about the impact of President Trump's economic policies, including tariffs, tax cuts, and deregulation; this decision follows weaker-than-expecte...
Fed Chair Powell Delays Interest Rate Decision Amid Uncertainty Over Trump's Economic Policies
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced Friday that the central bank will remain patient in adjusting its benchmark interest rate due to uncertainty about the impact of President Trump's economic policies, including tariffs, tax cuts, and deregulation; this decision follows weaker-than-expecte...
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36% Bias Score
Powell to Address New Economic Risks Amidst Tariffs and Spending Cuts
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will address new economic risks Friday, including the impact of President Trump's tariffs and government spending cuts, which could lead to stagflation; the Fed may face tough choices between fighting inflation or boosting economic growth.
Powell to Address New Economic Risks Amidst Tariffs and Spending Cuts
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will address new economic risks Friday, including the impact of President Trump's tariffs and government spending cuts, which could lead to stagflation; the Fed may face tough choices between fighting inflation or boosting economic growth.
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40% Bias Score
Stock Futures Inch Up Amid Tariff Uncertainty and Mixed Economic Signals
On Monday, U.S. stock index futures rose slightly despite concerns about upcoming tariffs on Canada and Mexico and weak economic data; however, positive European developments and the announcement of a potential digital asset reserve buoyed investor sentiment.
Stock Futures Inch Up Amid Tariff Uncertainty and Mixed Economic Signals
On Monday, U.S. stock index futures rose slightly despite concerns about upcoming tariffs on Canada and Mexico and weak economic data; however, positive European developments and the announcement of a potential digital asset reserve buoyed investor sentiment.
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44% Bias Score
US Consumer Spending Plunges Despite Cooling Inflation
US consumer spending fell 0.5% in January 2025, the most in nearly four years, while inflation cooled to 2.5% year-on-year, creating an unusual economic situation with economists citing various contributing factors from temporary adjustments to policy uncertainty.
US Consumer Spending Plunges Despite Cooling Inflation
US consumer spending fell 0.5% in January 2025, the most in nearly four years, while inflation cooled to 2.5% year-on-year, creating an unusual economic situation with economists citing various contributing factors from temporary adjustments to policy uncertainty.
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44% Bias Score
January PCE Inflation Matches Expectations at 2.5%, Easing Some Concerns
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index increased 2.5% annually in January, matching economist forecasts and easing some concerns following a recent higher-than-expected CPI report, although remaining above the Federal Reserve's 2% target and impacting consumer sentiment negatively.
January PCE Inflation Matches Expectations at 2.5%, Easing Some Concerns
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index increased 2.5% annually in January, matching economist forecasts and easing some concerns following a recent higher-than-expected CPI report, although remaining above the Federal Reserve's 2% target and impacting consumer sentiment negatively.
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36% Bias Score
US Consumer Confidence Plummets Amid Inflation and Trade War Fears
American consumer confidence fell to its lowest point in three months in February, as reflected in multiple surveys, amid concerns about inflation and President Trump's trade policies; this is causing Americans to plan to cut spending, particularly younger generations.
US Consumer Confidence Plummets Amid Inflation and Trade War Fears
American consumer confidence fell to its lowest point in three months in February, as reflected in multiple surveys, amid concerns about inflation and President Trump's trade policies; this is causing Americans to plan to cut spending, particularly younger generations.
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40% Bias Score
February Jobs Report: Modest Growth, Rising Unemployment Amidst DOGE Layoffs
The February 2025 jobs report shows 151,000 jobs added, unemployment rising to 4.1%, and underemployment at 8.0%, defying expectations; early impacts of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) layoffs, including 20,000+ job cuts and 75,000 buyouts, may be underrepresented in the data due to f...
February Jobs Report: Modest Growth, Rising Unemployment Amidst DOGE Layoffs
The February 2025 jobs report shows 151,000 jobs added, unemployment rising to 4.1%, and underemployment at 8.0%, defying expectations; early impacts of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) layoffs, including 20,000+ job cuts and 75,000 buyouts, may be underrepresented in the data due to f...
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40% Bias Score
February Jobs Report Shows Significant Slowdown Amidst Rising Economic Uncertainty
The February jobs report showed significantly slower job growth than expected, with only 77,000 private sector jobs added and a 10,000 decrease in government jobs, contrasting sharply with the 341,000 jobs added during the first two months of 2024; this comes amidst rising economic uncertainty due t...
February Jobs Report Shows Significant Slowdown Amidst Rising Economic Uncertainty
The February jobs report showed significantly slower job growth than expected, with only 77,000 private sector jobs added and a 10,000 decrease in government jobs, contrasting sharply with the 341,000 jobs added during the first two months of 2024; this comes amidst rising economic uncertainty due t...
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48% Bias Score
Challenging the Inflation Consensus: Market Dynamics vs. Fed Intervention
This article challenges the economic consensus that equates higher prices with inflation and the Federal Reserve's sole responsibility to control it, arguing that rising prices often result from market dynamics rather than a general devaluation of money, citing examples of rising egg prices and fall...
Challenging the Inflation Consensus: Market Dynamics vs. Fed Intervention
This article challenges the economic consensus that equates higher prices with inflation and the Federal Reserve's sole responsibility to control it, arguing that rising prices often result from market dynamics rather than a general devaluation of money, citing examples of rising egg prices and fall...
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52% Bias Score
US Inflation Cools, but Consumer Spending Plunges Amid Policy Uncertainty
The January 2025 PCE price index rose 2.5% year-over-year, slowing from December; however, consumer spending fell 0.2% for the month and 0.5% adjusted for inflation, the largest drop since February 2021, amid growing pessimism about future inflation tied to potential policy changes under the Trump a...
US Inflation Cools, but Consumer Spending Plunges Amid Policy Uncertainty
The January 2025 PCE price index rose 2.5% year-over-year, slowing from December; however, consumer spending fell 0.2% for the month and 0.5% adjusted for inflation, the largest drop since February 2021, amid growing pessimism about future inflation tied to potential policy changes under the Trump a...
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48% Bias Score
Stable CD Rates Expected This Spring, Potential for Decrease Later in 2025
Experts predict minimal change in CD rates this spring due to the Federal Reserve's expected decision to maintain interest rates in March 2025, despite recent inflation increases; however, rates may fall later in the year if the Fed cuts rates again.
Stable CD Rates Expected This Spring, Potential for Decrease Later in 2025
Experts predict minimal change in CD rates this spring due to the Federal Reserve's expected decision to maintain interest rates in March 2025, despite recent inflation increases; however, rates may fall later in the year if the Fed cuts rates again.
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36% Bias Score
US Equity Markets Fall on Signs of Economic Slowdown
Equity markets fell sharply on February 21st, 2025, reflecting a slowing US economy indicated by falling consumer confidence (-5%), retail sales (-0.9%), and home sales; the situation is further complicated by discrepancies in employment data and high interest rates.
US Equity Markets Fall on Signs of Economic Slowdown
Equity markets fell sharply on February 21st, 2025, reflecting a slowing US economy indicated by falling consumer confidence (-5%), retail sales (-0.9%), and home sales; the situation is further complicated by discrepancies in employment data and high interest rates.
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48% Bias Score
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