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US Jobless Claims Rise, Construction Spending Falls, Economy Shrinks

Initial jobless claims in the US surged to 241,000 last week, exceeding forecasts, while construction spending fell 0.5% in March; the US economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.3% in Q1 2024, prompting President Trump to call for patience.

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HELOC Rates Remain Low at 7.95%

As of this week, the average HELOC interest rate is 7.95%, a slight increase from last week but still near its 18-month low, making it currently the cheapest borrowing option for homeowners; several factors influence this rate.

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US Inflation Cools, Consumer Spending Rises Amidst Tariff Concerns

US consumer prices cooled to 2.3% year-on-year in March, down from 2.7% in February, while consumer spending rose 0.7%, boosted by an 8.1% surge in auto purchases likely due to preemptive buying ahead of new tariffs.

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US GDP Unexpectedly Shrinks 0.3 Percent in Q1 2025

The US economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.3 percent in Q1 2025, exceeding expectations and driven by trade tensions, policy uncertainty, and recession fears; however, strong consumer spending on imports before tariff increases is not fully reflected in the GDP numbers.

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Trump's Economic Policies Trigger Market Turmoil and Global Warnings

President Trump's verbal attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and his renewed threat of tariffs caused the dollar to fall to a three-year low, the S&P 500 to shed $6.5 trillion in market value, and sparked warnings from the IMF and prominent billionaires about a potential recession and dam...

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Trump Retracts Threats to Fire Fed Chair Powell After Market Turmoil

President Trump's threats to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell sparked market turmoil before he reversed course Tuesday, causing major market surges, with the Dow gaining over 1000 points Wednesday following warnings from his advisors about potential economic consequences.

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Fed's May Meeting: Crucial Impact on CD Rates

The Federal Reserve's upcoming May meeting will significantly impact CD rates, with experts predicting a potential rate pause or future cuts affecting savers' decisions to lock in current high rates or wait for the meeting's outcome.

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U.S. Economy Contracts Amid Trump's Protectionist Policies

The U.S. economy shrank by 0.3% in Q1 2025, following President Trump's return, due to record trade deficits ($464.5 billion) caused by his protectionist policies, harming consumer confidence and potentially leading to a recession.

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U.S. Economy Shrinks 0.3 Percent in Q1 2025 Amidst Trump's Tariff Policies

The U.S. economy contracted by 0.3 percent in the first quarter of 2025, a surprising downturn following 2.4 percent growth in the previous quarter; President Trump denies any link to his tariff policies, while the IMF has lowered its U.S. growth projections.

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Trump's Economic Actions Trigger Market Turmoil and Global Warnings

President Trump's recent attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and renewed tariff threats have triggered a significant decline in the US dollar, a substantial loss of market value in the S&P 500, and warnings from the IMF and billionaire investors about the potential for a global economic s...

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Federal Reserve's May Decision to Impact HELOC Interest Rates

Current average HELOC interest rates are near 8%, significantly lower than credit cards and personal loans; however, the Federal Reserve's May decision on its benchmark rate will determine whether rates will drop, remain the same, or increase, impacting prospective and current HELOC borrowers.

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Trump Signals Trade Truce, Markets React Positively

In two statements on April 22nd, President Trump announced a significant reduction in the 145% surtax on Chinese goods and a potential truce in the trade war, causing a positive reaction in Asian markets and the dollar, while China simultaneously sought closer trade ties with the EU and the UK.

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