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Reagan Tax Cuts, Not Volcker, Primarily Curbed 1980s Inflation
This article challenges the conventional wisdom attributing the decline in 1980s inflation to Paul Volcker, arguing that Reagan-era tax cuts were the primary driver, citing specific tax rate reductions and contrasting Carter's rejection of a similar bill in 1978.
Reagan Tax Cuts, Not Volcker, Primarily Curbed 1980s Inflation
This article challenges the conventional wisdom attributing the decline in 1980s inflation to Paul Volcker, arguing that Reagan-era tax cuts were the primary driver, citing specific tax rate reductions and contrasting Carter's rejection of a similar bill in 1978.
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64% Bias Score
2025 Housing Market Outlook: High Rates, High Prices, and Limited Movement
Economists predict a 6.8% average 30-year mortgage rate in 2025 due to inflation from Trump's tax cuts and tariffs, resulting in high housing prices and limited market movement despite increased production and efforts to deregulate.
2025 Housing Market Outlook: High Rates, High Prices, and Limited Movement
Economists predict a 6.8% average 30-year mortgage rate in 2025 due to inflation from Trump's tax cuts and tariffs, resulting in high housing prices and limited market movement despite increased production and efforts to deregulate.
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48% Bias Score
Bay Area Bridge Tolls, Public Transit Fares Increase
Bay Area commuters face increased costs as bridge tolls rise by $1 to $8, BART fares increase by 5.5%, and Muni fares rise by $0.25, adding to the already high commuting costs in the region.
Bay Area Bridge Tolls, Public Transit Fares Increase
Bay Area commuters face increased costs as bridge tolls rise by $1 to $8, BART fares increase by 5.5%, and Muni fares rise by $0.25, adding to the already high commuting costs in the region.
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48% Bias Score
US Stocks Poised for Historic Two-Year Gain
US stocks are on track for a rare feat, with the S&P 500 projected to gain over 20% in 2024 after a 24% rise in 2023, driven by cooling inflation, strong consumer spending, and the performance of tech giants like the 'Magnificent Seven'.
US Stocks Poised for Historic Two-Year Gain
US stocks are on track for a rare feat, with the S&P 500 projected to gain over 20% in 2024 after a 24% rise in 2023, driven by cooling inflation, strong consumer spending, and the performance of tech giants like the 'Magnificent Seven'.
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44% Bias Score
\"Commodity Markets in 2025: Oil, Coffee, Cocoa, Coal, and Iron Ore Face Uncertainties\"\
\"In 2025, OPEC+ faces production challenges, BP anticipates lower earnings, coffee and cocoa prices will rise due to crop shortfalls, coal consumption remains high, and iron ore prices are expected to fall.\
\"Commodity Markets in 2025: Oil, Coffee, Cocoa, Coal, and Iron Ore Face Uncertainties\"\
\"In 2025, OPEC+ faces production challenges, BP anticipates lower earnings, coffee and cocoa prices will rise due to crop shortfalls, coal consumption remains high, and iron ore prices are expected to fall.\
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48% Bias Score
S&P 500 Poised for Continued Growth Despite Economic and Political Uncertainties
The S&P 500 index is projected to rise about 24% in 2024, marking consecutive years of over 20% growth for the first time since 1998, driven by cooling inflation, Fed rate cuts, and robust investor confidence, yet the incoming Trump administration's policies present both opportunities and risks that...
S&P 500 Poised for Continued Growth Despite Economic and Political Uncertainties
The S&P 500 index is projected to rise about 24% in 2024, marking consecutive years of over 20% growth for the first time since 1998, driven by cooling inflation, Fed rate cuts, and robust investor confidence, yet the incoming Trump administration's policies present both opportunities and risks that...
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44% Bias Score
UK Economy Stagnates Amid Rising Costs and Global Uncertainty
The UK economy is stagnating, impacting businesses and consumer confidence due to rising employer costs, subdued consumer spending, and global uncertainties, including potential US tariffs.
UK Economy Stagnates Amid Rising Costs and Global Uncertainty
The UK economy is stagnating, impacting businesses and consumer confidence due to rising employer costs, subdued consumer spending, and global uncertainties, including potential US tariffs.
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48% Bias Score
Congress Blocks Lawmaker Pay Raise Amid Inflation Concerns
Congress failed to approve a cost-of-living pay raise for its members, leaving salaries at $174,000 annually, despite concerns about the impact on the diversity of candidates and the cost of living in Washington, D.C.
Congress Blocks Lawmaker Pay Raise Amid Inflation Concerns
Congress failed to approve a cost-of-living pay raise for its members, leaving salaries at $174,000 annually, despite concerns about the impact on the diversity of candidates and the cost of living in Washington, D.C.
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48% Bias Score
US Stocks Achieve Record Back-to-Back Gains in 2024
US stocks experienced a stellar year in 2024, with the S&P 500 gaining over 24%, marking its best back-to-back performance since 1997-98, driven by cooling inflation, strong consumer spending, robust tech earnings, and President Trump's reelection.
US Stocks Achieve Record Back-to-Back Gains in 2024
US stocks experienced a stellar year in 2024, with the S&P 500 gaining over 24%, marking its best back-to-back performance since 1997-98, driven by cooling inflation, strong consumer spending, robust tech earnings, and President Trump's reelection.
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44% Bias Score
US Stocks Soar to Record Highs in 2024
US stocks experienced record-breaking growth in 2024, with the S&P 500 up over 24%, exceeding expectations despite a December dip. This success is attributed to cooling inflation, strong consumer spending, and a business-friendly political environment.
US Stocks Soar to Record Highs in 2024
US stocks experienced record-breaking growth in 2024, with the S&P 500 up over 24%, exceeding expectations despite a December dip. This success is attributed to cooling inflation, strong consumer spending, and a business-friendly political environment.
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48% Bias Score
Soaring Food Prices in Russia Cast Shadow Over New Year's Celebrations
Due to the war in Ukraine and subsequent sanctions, the cost of making Olivier salad, a traditional Russian New Year's dish, increased by 16% year over year to 414 rubles ($3.94) for four people, reflecting broader inflation impacting food prices like eggs (up 45%), butter (up 40%), and potatoes (al...
Soaring Food Prices in Russia Cast Shadow Over New Year's Celebrations
Due to the war in Ukraine and subsequent sanctions, the cost of making Olivier salad, a traditional Russian New Year's dish, increased by 16% year over year to 414 rubles ($3.94) for four people, reflecting broader inflation impacting food prices like eggs (up 45%), butter (up 40%), and potatoes (al...
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44% Bias Score
Soaring Credit Card Defaults Signal U.S. Economic Vulnerability
U.S. credit card defaults reached a 14-year high in the first nine months of 2024, with $46 billion in write-offs—a 50% increase from 2023—raising concerns about the economy's stability and highlighting the disproportionate impact on low-income households.
Soaring Credit Card Defaults Signal U.S. Economic Vulnerability
U.S. credit card defaults reached a 14-year high in the first nine months of 2024, with $46 billion in write-offs—a 50% increase from 2023—raising concerns about the economy's stability and highlighting the disproportionate impact on low-income households.
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44% Bias Score
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