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US Job Growth Slows, Unemployment Dips Amidst Trump Policy Uncertainty
US job growth slowed to 143,000 in January, but the unemployment rate dropped to 4%, as upward revisions to prior months' data offset the slowdown; President Trump's incoming administration and planned policy changes introduce uncertainty.
US Job Growth Slows, Unemployment Dips Amidst Trump Policy Uncertainty
US job growth slowed to 143,000 in January, but the unemployment rate dropped to 4%, as upward revisions to prior months' data offset the slowdown; President Trump's incoming administration and planned policy changes introduce uncertainty.
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44% Bias Score
Inflation Data to Determine Market Stability Amidst Trade Uncertainty
Next week's inflation reports (CPI and PPI) are crucial, as January's jobs report revealed stronger wage growth and decreased consumer sentiment, raising inflation concerns and impacting Treasury yields; markets are also wary of further trade policy shifts.
Inflation Data to Determine Market Stability Amidst Trade Uncertainty
Next week's inflation reports (CPI and PPI) are crucial, as January's jobs report revealed stronger wage growth and decreased consumer sentiment, raising inflation concerns and impacting Treasury yields; markets are also wary of further trade policy shifts.
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48% Bias Score
Mixed Market Reactions to Earnings, Tariffs, and Alphabet's DEI Decision
Wednesday's stock market saw gains despite Alphabet and AMD losses, driven by Nvidia; however, Ford's positive earnings were offset by concerns about 2025 headwinds and potential tariff impacts, while Alphabet scrapped its DEI goals and the Fed expressed concern about tariffs' inflationary impact.
Mixed Market Reactions to Earnings, Tariffs, and Alphabet's DEI Decision
Wednesday's stock market saw gains despite Alphabet and AMD losses, driven by Nvidia; however, Ford's positive earnings were offset by concerns about 2025 headwinds and potential tariff impacts, while Alphabet scrapped its DEI goals and the Fed expressed concern about tariffs' inflationary impact.
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32% Bias Score
U.S. Jobless Claims Rise, But Labor Market Remains Strong
Initial jobless claims in the U.S. rose to 219,000 for the week ending February 1, exceeding projections, yet the broader labor market remains strong with low unemployment (4.1% in December 2024), despite recent layoff announcements from several major companies.
U.S. Jobless Claims Rise, But Labor Market Remains Strong
Initial jobless claims in the U.S. rose to 219,000 for the week ending February 1, exceeding projections, yet the broader labor market remains strong with low unemployment (4.1% in December 2024), despite recent layoff announcements from several major companies.
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36% Bias Score
U.S. Job Openings Fall in December, Signaling Cooling Labor Market
U.S. job openings fell to 7.6 million in December 2024, down from 8.2 million in November, indicating a cooling labor market but still showing low unemployment at 4.1%; this follows the Federal Reserve's cautious approach to lowering interest rates due to persistent inflation and uncertainty surroun...
U.S. Job Openings Fall in December, Signaling Cooling Labor Market
U.S. job openings fell to 7.6 million in December 2024, down from 8.2 million in November, indicating a cooling labor market but still showing low unemployment at 4.1%; this follows the Federal Reserve's cautious approach to lowering interest rates due to persistent inflation and uncertainty surroun...
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40% Bias Score
Nvidia Stock Drops 17% Amidst Concerns Over Future Earnings
Nvidia's stock fell 17% last Monday due to investor concerns about its future earnings potential in light of DeepSeek's competitive AI technology; this contradicts the narrative that central bank monetary policy is the primary driver of stock market performance.
Nvidia Stock Drops 17% Amidst Concerns Over Future Earnings
Nvidia's stock fell 17% last Monday due to investor concerns about its future earnings potential in light of DeepSeek's competitive AI technology; this contradicts the narrative that central bank monetary policy is the primary driver of stock market performance.
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60% Bias Score
Kashkari Predicts Lower Interest Rates in 2024 Pending Positive Economic Data
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari anticipates lower interest rates in 2024 if economic data remains positive, despite some colleagues' concerns about potential inflationary effects from fiscal policy uncertainties like tariffs.
Kashkari Predicts Lower Interest Rates in 2024 Pending Positive Economic Data
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari anticipates lower interest rates in 2024 if economic data remains positive, despite some colleagues' concerns about potential inflationary effects from fiscal policy uncertainties like tariffs.
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40% Bias Score
Favorable Home Equity Loan Rates This February
Home equity loan interest rates are down about half a percentage point from last February, averaging 8.57% on February 7th, 2024, but are showing signs of increasing, making this February a potentially opportune time to lock in a low rate due to rising inflation and a lull before the next Federal Re...
Favorable Home Equity Loan Rates This February
Home equity loan interest rates are down about half a percentage point from last February, averaging 8.57% on February 7th, 2024, but are showing signs of increasing, making this February a potentially opportune time to lock in a low rate due to rising inflation and a lull before the next Federal Re...
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52% Bias Score
Trump Administration Shifts Focus to Treasury Yields to Lower Interest Rates
The Trump administration aims to keep 10-year Treasury yields low by using fiscal policy instead of pressuring the Federal Reserve, a shift from past tactics; the 10-year Treasury yield is currently at 4.45%, down from 4.8% in mid-January.
Trump Administration Shifts Focus to Treasury Yields to Lower Interest Rates
The Trump administration aims to keep 10-year Treasury yields low by using fiscal policy instead of pressuring the Federal Reserve, a shift from past tactics; the 10-year Treasury yield is currently at 4.45%, down from 4.8% in mid-January.
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40% Bias Score
U.S. Job Openings Drop Sharply, but Labor Market Remains Steady
U.S. job openings decreased by 556,000 in December 2024 to 7.6 million, the largest drop in 14 months, yet steady hiring and lower layoffs suggest a gradual slowdown, keeping the Federal Reserve from adjusting its policy stance until at least June, according to the Labor Department's JOLTS report.
U.S. Job Openings Drop Sharply, but Labor Market Remains Steady
U.S. job openings decreased by 556,000 in December 2024 to 7.6 million, the largest drop in 14 months, yet steady hiring and lower layoffs suggest a gradual slowdown, keeping the Federal Reserve from adjusting its policy stance until at least June, according to the Labor Department's JOLTS report.
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40% Bias Score
February 2024: Strategic Timing for High-Yield CD Accounts
February 2024 offers a strategic opportunity for savers to open or renew Certificates of Deposit (CDs) due to relatively stable interest rates (4-4.5%) in the absence of a Federal Reserve meeting, significantly outperforming traditional savings accounts (0.41%).
February 2024: Strategic Timing for High-Yield CD Accounts
February 2024 offers a strategic opportunity for savers to open or renew Certificates of Deposit (CDs) due to relatively stable interest rates (4-4.5%) in the absence of a Federal Reserve meeting, significantly outperforming traditional savings accounts (0.41%).
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52% Bias Score
Home Equity Loan Rates: A January 2024 Analysis
As of January 31st, the average home equity loan interest rate was 8.44%, almost three times lower than the average 23% credit card interest rate, due to home collateral. The Federal Reserve's paused rate cuts make further February decreases unlikely, but inflation drops could trigger lender rate re...
Home Equity Loan Rates: A January 2024 Analysis
As of January 31st, the average home equity loan interest rate was 8.44%, almost three times lower than the average 23% credit card interest rate, due to home collateral. The Federal Reserve's paused rate cuts make further February decreases unlikely, but inflation drops could trigger lender rate re...
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48% Bias Score
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