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Inflation Dip Impacts Mortgage Rates, but Uncertainty Remains
February's inflation rate fell to 2.8%, down from 3.0% the previous month, impacting mortgage rates due to the Federal Reserve's policy responses to inflation; experts predict a slight decrease in mortgage rates later in 2025 but uncertainty remains.
Inflation Dip Impacts Mortgage Rates, but Uncertainty Remains
February's inflation rate fell to 2.8%, down from 3.0% the previous month, impacting mortgage rates due to the Federal Reserve's policy responses to inflation; experts predict a slight decrease in mortgage rates later in 2025 but uncertainty remains.
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48% Bias Score
Private Markets Circumvent Federal Reserve, Blackstone's $8 Billion Fund Shows
This article argues that the Federal Reserve's impact on the U.S. economy is minimal, citing the success of Blackstone's $8 billion commercial real-estate debt fund, launched in response to banks' post-2008 risk aversion, as evidence of private markets' ability to circumvent central banking policy.
Private Markets Circumvent Federal Reserve, Blackstone's $8 Billion Fund Shows
This article argues that the Federal Reserve's impact on the U.S. economy is minimal, citing the success of Blackstone's $8 billion commercial real-estate debt fund, launched in response to banks' post-2008 risk aversion, as evidence of private markets' ability to circumvent central banking policy.
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68% Bias Score
U.S. Savings Rate Plunges as Inflation Remains High
The U.S. personal savings rate fell to 4.6% in February, a significant decrease from the average of 5.7% since 2000, coinciding with core PCE inflation meeting the Federal Reserve's higher-than-normal forecast of 2.8% by December, largely due to President Trump's tariffs.
U.S. Savings Rate Plunges as Inflation Remains High
The U.S. personal savings rate fell to 4.6% in February, a significant decrease from the average of 5.7% since 2000, coinciding with core PCE inflation meeting the Federal Reserve's higher-than-normal forecast of 2.8% by December, largely due to President Trump's tariffs.
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40% Bias Score
HELOC Interest Rates Reach Two-Year Low, but Future Remains Uncertain
The average HELOC interest rate has fallen to a two-year low of 8.03%, but experts predict that rates will remain stable for now before potentially falling by up to half a percent by the end of the year, contingent on the Federal Reserve's ability to control inflation and economic uncertainty.
HELOC Interest Rates Reach Two-Year Low, but Future Remains Uncertain
The average HELOC interest rate has fallen to a two-year low of 8.03%, but experts predict that rates will remain stable for now before potentially falling by up to half a percent by the end of the year, contingent on the Federal Reserve's ability to control inflation and economic uncertainty.
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44% Bias Score
US Recession Probability at 43%, Raising Stagflation Concerns
A Deutsche Bank survey shows a 43% probability of a US recession within the next year, driven by increasing consumer and business concerns, despite low unemployment and the Fed's optimistic outlook; experts warn about stagflation risks.
US Recession Probability at 43%, Raising Stagflation Concerns
A Deutsche Bank survey shows a 43% probability of a US recession within the next year, driven by increasing consumer and business concerns, despite low unemployment and the Fed's optimistic outlook; experts warn about stagflation risks.
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48% Bias Score
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amidst Economic Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged on March 19, 2025, at 4.25%-4.50%, citing continued economic growth, low unemployment, and elevated inflation; however, they lowered the real GDP forecast to 1.7% and raised the inflation projection to 2.7%.
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amidst Economic Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged on March 19, 2025, at 4.25%-4.50%, citing continued economic growth, low unemployment, and elevated inflation; however, they lowered the real GDP forecast to 1.7% and raised the inflation projection to 2.7%.
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44% Bias Score
Bitcoin Price Drops Amidst Inflation Fears and Tariff Threats
Bitcoin's price fell to roughly \$80,000 following a peak near \$90,000 amidst inflation worries and President Trump's tariff threats; however, expert predictions suggest a potential price surge in April due to Federal Reserve actions.
Bitcoin Price Drops Amidst Inflation Fears and Tariff Threats
Bitcoin's price fell to roughly \$80,000 following a peak near \$90,000 amidst inflation worries and President Trump's tariff threats; however, expert predictions suggest a potential price surge in April due to Federal Reserve actions.
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60% Bias Score
US Core Inflation Rises Unexpectedly in February
The Commerce Department reported that the core PCE price index increased 0.4% in February, exceeding forecasts, while consumer spending rose 0.4%, below projections; personal income increased by 0.8%.
US Core Inflation Rises Unexpectedly in February
The Commerce Department reported that the core PCE price index increased 0.4% in February, exceeding forecasts, while consumer spending rose 0.4%, below projections; personal income increased by 0.8%.
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24% Bias Score
US Recession Probability at 43%, Stagflation Concerns Rise
A Deutsche Bank survey indicates a 43% probability of a US recession within the next year, fueled by growing business and consumer concerns despite low unemployment; experts express worries about potential stagflation.
US Recession Probability at 43%, Stagflation Concerns Rise
A Deutsche Bank survey indicates a 43% probability of a US recession within the next year, fueled by growing business and consumer concerns despite low unemployment; experts express worries about potential stagflation.
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44% Bias Score
Markets Rebound Slightly Amid Tariff, Earnings Uncertainty
Despite a slight market rebound, uncertainty over April 2nd tariffs, revised Q1 earnings forecasts (7.1% growth vs. projected 11%), the upcoming PCE report, and the CoreWeave IPO create cautious optimism; the S&P 500 faces resistance at its 200-day moving average.
Markets Rebound Slightly Amid Tariff, Earnings Uncertainty
Despite a slight market rebound, uncertainty over April 2nd tariffs, revised Q1 earnings forecasts (7.1% growth vs. projected 11%), the upcoming PCE report, and the CoreWeave IPO create cautious optimism; the S&P 500 faces resistance at its 200-day moving average.
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40% Bias Score
Wall Street Rebounds Slightly Amidst Trade War and Inflation Concerns
US stocks ended a four-week losing streak with a slight gain, but concerns remain about the impact of US-China trade tensions and inflation on the economy and markets, as evidenced by declines in major sectors such as airlines and homebuilders.
Wall Street Rebounds Slightly Amidst Trade War and Inflation Concerns
US stocks ended a four-week losing streak with a slight gain, but concerns remain about the impact of US-China trade tensions and inflation on the economy and markets, as evidenced by declines in major sectors such as airlines and homebuilders.
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48% Bias Score
June Interest Rate Cut Predicted Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Fixed income markets predict a June interest rate cut, while the FOMC held rates steady in March due to uncertainty around disinflation and a robust job market; however, rising recession fears and differing forecasts highlight significant uncertainty.
June Interest Rate Cut Predicted Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Fixed income markets predict a June interest rate cut, while the FOMC held rates steady in March due to uncertainty around disinflation and a robust job market; however, rising recession fears and differing forecasts highlight significant uncertainty.
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32% Bias Score
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