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US Inflation Rises Again in May
Inflation in the United States rose 0.1% in May to 2.4%, reversing a three-month decline and impacting interest rates, savings returns, and gold investments.
US Inflation Rises Again in May
Inflation in the United States rose 0.1% in May to 2.4%, reversing a three-month decline and impacting interest rates, savings returns, and gold investments.
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52% Bias Score
US Inflation Slows, Stocks Surge Despite Trade War Uncertainty
US inflation rose 2.4 percent in May, lower than expected, causing stocks to open near record highs on Wednesday, while uncertainty remains over the long-term effects of Trump's tariffs and the ongoing trade war with China.
US Inflation Slows, Stocks Surge Despite Trade War Uncertainty
US inflation rose 2.4 percent in May, lower than expected, causing stocks to open near record highs on Wednesday, while uncertainty remains over the long-term effects of Trump's tariffs and the ongoing trade war with China.
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48% Bias Score
Home Equity Rates: Minimal Changes Expected After June Fed Meeting
Despite steady Federal Reserve interest rates in the first half of 2025, experts predict minimal immediate home equity rate drops after the June 18th meeting; however, a fall rate cut could result in modest decreases, while HELOC rates are tied to the Prime Rate.
Home Equity Rates: Minimal Changes Expected After June Fed Meeting
Despite steady Federal Reserve interest rates in the first half of 2025, experts predict minimal immediate home equity rate drops after the June 18th meeting; however, a fall rate cut could result in modest decreases, while HELOC rates are tied to the Prime Rate.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Tax Plan Faces Criticism Amidst Slowing Job Growth and Projected Deficit Increase
The US Congressional Budget Office projects a \$2.4 trillion increase in the national deficit by 2034 due to Trump's tax plan; simultaneously, May's job growth fell to its lowest rate in two years, at 37,000 new private sector jobs, fueling concerns about the health of the American economy.
Trump's Tax Plan Faces Criticism Amidst Slowing Job Growth and Projected Deficit Increase
The US Congressional Budget Office projects a \$2.4 trillion increase in the national deficit by 2034 due to Trump's tax plan; simultaneously, May's job growth fell to its lowest rate in two years, at 37,000 new private sector jobs, fueling concerns about the health of the American economy.
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52% Bias Score
Fed Governor Cook Warns of Inflation Reversal, Labor Market Risks Due to Tariffs
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook warned Tuesday that recent progress on inflation could reverse due to upcoming tariffs and that President Trump's trade policies could harm the labor market, despite the economy's current strength.
Fed Governor Cook Warns of Inflation Reversal, Labor Market Risks Due to Tariffs
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook warned Tuesday that recent progress on inflation could reverse due to upcoming tariffs and that President Trump's trade policies could harm the labor market, despite the economy's current strength.
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40% Bias Score
Navigating High Mortgage Rates: Strategies for Homebuyers and Homeowners
High mortgage rates are impacting the housing market, but strategies like rate buydowns, seller concessions, and strategic refinancing can help buyers and homeowners navigate the current environment; the Federal Reserve's actions and tariffs are key factors influencing rates.
Navigating High Mortgage Rates: Strategies for Homebuyers and Homeowners
High mortgage rates are impacting the housing market, but strategies like rate buydowns, seller concessions, and strategic refinancing can help buyers and homeowners navigate the current environment; the Federal Reserve's actions and tariffs are key factors influencing rates.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs Jeopardize U.S. Economic Soft Landing
President Trump's trade policies threaten to undermine the U.S. economy's progress toward 2% inflation, as May's inflation rate was 2.4% year-over-year, with core inflation at 2.8%, despite recent easing of US-China trade tensions.
Trump's Tariffs Jeopardize U.S. Economic Soft Landing
President Trump's trade policies threaten to undermine the U.S. economy's progress toward 2% inflation, as May's inflation rate was 2.4% year-over-year, with core inflation at 2.8%, despite recent easing of US-China trade tensions.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Next Fed Chair: Bessent or Warsh?
President Trump is expected to soon name either Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent or former Fed governor Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair, replacing Jerome Powell in May 2026; the decision raises concerns about maintaining the Fed's independence from political influence.
Trump's Next Fed Chair: Bessent or Warsh?
President Trump is expected to soon name either Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent or former Fed governor Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair, replacing Jerome Powell in May 2026; the decision raises concerns about maintaining the Fed's independence from political influence.
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52% Bias Score
Contradictory Jobs Report: Headline Growth Masks Underlying Weakness
May's jobs report showed headline job growth of +139K, but the Household Survey revealed a -696K decline, mostly in full-time jobs, indicating a weakening labor market despite market optimism; the Fed faces pressure to lower rates but may delay due to political factors.
Contradictory Jobs Report: Headline Growth Masks Underlying Weakness
May's jobs report showed headline job growth of +139K, but the Household Survey revealed a -696K decline, mostly in full-time jobs, indicating a weakening labor market despite market optimism; the Fed faces pressure to lower rates but may delay due to political factors.
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56% Bias Score
U.S. Economy Contracts Amidst Tariff Uncertainty
A Federal Reserve report reveals a slight U.S. economic contraction over the past six weeks due to slowed hiring and tariff-related price increases, impacting consumer and business decisions; inflation is rising moderately but is expected to accelerate, with tariffs mentioned 122 times in the report...
U.S. Economy Contracts Amidst Tariff Uncertainty
A Federal Reserve report reveals a slight U.S. economic contraction over the past six weeks due to slowed hiring and tariff-related price increases, impacting consumer and business decisions; inflation is rising moderately but is expected to accelerate, with tariffs mentioned 122 times in the report...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Criticizes Fed, Faces Trade and Domestic Headwinds
President Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates, citing weak jobs data; expressed frustration with slow progress on a new trade deal with China; and faces pushback from Elon Musk on his economic agenda bill, projected to add $2.4 trillion to the nati...
Trump Criticizes Fed, Faces Trade and Domestic Headwinds
President Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates, citing weak jobs data; expressed frustration with slow progress on a new trade deal with China; and faces pushback from Elon Musk on his economic agenda bill, projected to add $2.4 trillion to the nati...
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52% Bias Score
High Interest Rates Drive Demand for HELOCs, but Variable Rates Demand Caution
The Federal Reserve's maintained federal funds rate in 2025 increased borrowing costs, making HELOCs a seemingly cheaper alternative at 8.14% on average, but their variable rates require careful affordability assessment before borrowing due to potential payment unpredictability.
High Interest Rates Drive Demand for HELOCs, but Variable Rates Demand Caution
The Federal Reserve's maintained federal funds rate in 2025 increased borrowing costs, making HELOCs a seemingly cheaper alternative at 8.14% on average, but their variable rates require careful affordability assessment before borrowing due to potential payment unpredictability.
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36% Bias Score
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