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Record $600 Billion Inflows into Global Bond Funds in 2024
In 2024, global bond funds received a record $600 billion in investments, reversing a $250 billion outflow in 2022, due to high yields and central banks lowering interest rates; high-yield corporate bonds and passive ETFs proved particularly popular, although future inflows may slow.
Record $600 Billion Inflows into Global Bond Funds in 2024
In 2024, global bond funds received a record $600 billion in investments, reversing a $250 billion outflow in 2022, due to high yields and central banks lowering interest rates; high-yield corporate bonds and passive ETFs proved particularly popular, although future inflows may slow.
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36% Bias Score
Inflation Nowcast at 2.9% May Signal Fewer Interest Rate Cuts in 2025
The nowcast for the December 2024 Consumer Price Index shows headline inflation at 2.9%, exceeding November's 2.7%, while core inflation remains at 3.3%; this data, coupled with a robust jobs market, may influence the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions in 2025.
Inflation Nowcast at 2.9% May Signal Fewer Interest Rate Cuts in 2025
The nowcast for the December 2024 Consumer Price Index shows headline inflation at 2.9%, exceeding November's 2.7%, while core inflation remains at 3.3%; this data, coupled with a robust jobs market, may influence the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions in 2025.
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44% Bias Score
Preparing for Retirement Income Volatility in 2025
To prepare for potential 2025 economic volatility, retirees should review their income strategies, rebalance their portfolios to include more protected income, and account for inflation's impact on their retirement income to ensure expenses are covered.
Preparing for Retirement Income Volatility in 2025
To prepare for potential 2025 economic volatility, retirees should review their income strategies, rebalance their portfolios to include more protected income, and account for inflation's impact on their retirement income to ensure expenses are covered.
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52% Bias Score
Nasdaq Outperforms as Dow Continues Losses
The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.12% Friday, while the Dow fell 0.2% for a seventh straight day, and the S&P 500 was flat; Broadcom's stock jumped 24%, exceeding $1 trillion market cap; Europe's Stoxx 600 fell 0.53%, ending a three-week winning streak.
Nasdaq Outperforms as Dow Continues Losses
The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.12% Friday, while the Dow fell 0.2% for a seventh straight day, and the S&P 500 was flat; Broadcom's stock jumped 24%, exceeding $1 trillion market cap; Europe's Stoxx 600 fell 0.53%, ending a three-week winning streak.
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48% Bias Score
Turkey's 2025 Minimum Wage: Conflicting Inflation Data Shapes Debate
Turkey's minimum wage for 2025 will be discussed today, with the government using TurkStat's inflation data (47.09% in November, targeting 21% for 2025), while Türk-İş will present cost of living figures (20,562 TL hunger threshold, 66,976 TL poverty threshold for a 4-person family).
Turkey's 2025 Minimum Wage: Conflicting Inflation Data Shapes Debate
Turkey's minimum wage for 2025 will be discussed today, with the government using TurkStat's inflation data (47.09% in November, targeting 21% for 2025), while Türk-İş will present cost of living figures (20,562 TL hunger threshold, 66,976 TL poverty threshold for a 4-person family).
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48% Bias Score
Fed Signals Slower Pace of Interest Rate Cuts Amid Persistent Inflation
The Federal Reserve will likely lower its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to approximately 4.3% on Wednesday, signaling a slower pace of future rate cuts due to persistent inflation above its target and a stronger-than-expected economy, despite having lowered the rate by a full poi...
Fed Signals Slower Pace of Interest Rate Cuts Amid Persistent Inflation
The Federal Reserve will likely lower its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to approximately 4.3% on Wednesday, signaling a slower pace of future rate cuts due to persistent inflation above its target and a stronger-than-expected economy, despite having lowered the rate by a full poi...
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48% Bias Score
SPD Unveils Election Program: Tax Cuts, Defense Spending, and Increased Investment
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd election, Chancellor Scholz and the SPD unveiled their election program, focusing on tax relief for 95% of taxpayers, including a reduced VAT on food and a €15 minimum wage, along with substantial investments in defense and infrastructure, funded by tax increases on ...
SPD Unveils Election Program: Tax Cuts, Defense Spending, and Increased Investment
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd election, Chancellor Scholz and the SPD unveiled their election program, focusing on tax relief for 95% of taxpayers, including a reduced VAT on food and a €15 minimum wage, along with substantial investments in defense and infrastructure, funded by tax increases on ...
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44% Bias Score
Russian Salary Surge in 2024: Promoters Lead with 88% Increase
Promoters' salaries in Russia surged 88% to 68,000 rubles in 2024 due to increased demand for domestic goods promotion, while drivers and welders also saw significant salary increases; however, collectors experienced a 24% salary decrease.
Russian Salary Surge in 2024: Promoters Lead with 88% Increase
Promoters' salaries in Russia surged 88% to 68,000 rubles in 2024 due to increased demand for domestic goods promotion, while drivers and welders also saw significant salary increases; however, collectors experienced a 24% salary decrease.
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56% Bias Score
US Retail Sales Rise 0.7% in November, Showing Mixed Consumer Spending
US retail sales increased by 0.7% in November, driven mainly by a 2.6% surge in auto sales, while sales at grocery stores and restaurants decreased, suggesting a mixed consumer spending pattern amidst rising interest rates and pre-holiday shopping.
US Retail Sales Rise 0.7% in November, Showing Mixed Consumer Spending
US retail sales increased by 0.7% in November, driven mainly by a 2.6% surge in auto sales, while sales at grocery stores and restaurants decreased, suggesting a mixed consumer spending pattern amidst rising interest rates and pre-holiday shopping.
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44% Bias Score
China's November Economic Data: Mixed Signals Amidst Policy Shift
China's November economic data showed a 3% rise in retail sales (below forecasts), a 5.4% increase in industrial production (above forecasts), and a continued 10.4% decline in real estate investment; the government announced plans for proactive fiscal tools and moderately loose monetary policies to ...
China's November Economic Data: Mixed Signals Amidst Policy Shift
China's November economic data showed a 3% rise in retail sales (below forecasts), a 5.4% increase in industrial production (above forecasts), and a continued 10.4% decline in real estate investment; the government announced plans for proactive fiscal tools and moderately loose monetary policies to ...
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48% Bias Score
Global Central Banks Set Interest Rates Amidst Mixed Economic Indicators
This week, major central banks will set interest rates, while PMIs for key economies show varied performances. The US Fed is expected to cut rates, whereas the BoJ might increase its rates, and the BoE will likely maintain its policy rate.
Global Central Banks Set Interest Rates Amidst Mixed Economic Indicators
This week, major central banks will set interest rates, while PMIs for key economies show varied performances. The US Fed is expected to cut rates, whereas the BoJ might increase its rates, and the BoE will likely maintain its policy rate.
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44% Bias Score
Fed Signals Fewer Interest Rate Cuts Amid Persistent Inflation
The Federal Reserve is expected to reduce its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point to 4.3% on Wednesday, signaling fewer rate cuts in 2025 than previously anticipated due to persistent inflation above the Fed's target and uncertainty surrounding President-elect Trump's economic policies.
Fed Signals Fewer Interest Rate Cuts Amid Persistent Inflation
The Federal Reserve is expected to reduce its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point to 4.3% on Wednesday, signaling fewer rate cuts in 2025 than previously anticipated due to persistent inflation above the Fed's target and uncertainty surrounding President-elect Trump's economic policies.
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40% Bias Score
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