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Bitcoin Surges, Nasdaq Rebalances, Oil and Interest Rates Drive Market Volatility
Bitcoin exceeded \$106,000, impacting the Nasdaq 100 after adding MicroStrategy; rising oil prices near \$75 per barrel raise inflation concerns; the Fed's interest rate decision and France's credit rating downgrade add to market volatility during the quadruple witching week.
Bitcoin Surges, Nasdaq Rebalances, Oil and Interest Rates Drive Market Volatility
Bitcoin exceeded \$106,000, impacting the Nasdaq 100 after adding MicroStrategy; rising oil prices near \$75 per barrel raise inflation concerns; the Fed's interest rate decision and France's credit rating downgrade add to market volatility during the quadruple witching week.
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40% Bias Score
Lagarde Warns of US Protectionism Threat to Eurozone Growth
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned of potential negative impacts on Eurozone growth due to possible US protectionism, citing the vulnerability of Eurozone exports, particularly capital goods, to changes in global trade confidence and highlighting the risk of geopolitical tensions and extreme wea...
Lagarde Warns of US Protectionism Threat to Eurozone Growth
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned of potential negative impacts on Eurozone growth due to possible US protectionism, citing the vulnerability of Eurozone exports, particularly capital goods, to changes in global trade confidence and highlighting the risk of geopolitical tensions and extreme wea...
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48% Bias Score
US Retail Store Closures Surge 58% in 2024
In 2024, 7,308 US retail stores closed, exceeding openings by 1,427, a 58% increase from 2023; 49 retailers filed for bankruptcy, highlighting economic pressures, online competition, and internal challenges faced by some struggling chains.
US Retail Store Closures Surge 58% in 2024
In 2024, 7,308 US retail stores closed, exceeding openings by 1,427, a 58% increase from 2023; 49 retailers filed for bankruptcy, highlighting economic pressures, online competition, and internal challenges faced by some struggling chains.
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48% Bias Score
Fed to Cut Rates Despite Sticky Inflation
The Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates by 0.25% on Wednesday, balancing concerns about sticky inflation (CPI 2.7%, PPI 3.0%) with a softening labor market (unemployment rate at 4.2%) and the belief that monetary policy remains restrictive despite 3.3% GDP growth. The decision will be fo...
Fed to Cut Rates Despite Sticky Inflation
The Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates by 0.25% on Wednesday, balancing concerns about sticky inflation (CPI 2.7%, PPI 3.0%) with a softening labor market (unemployment rate at 4.2%) and the belief that monetary policy remains restrictive despite 3.3% GDP growth. The decision will be fo...
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32% Bias Score
Russia Considers Nationwide Food Assistance Program Amidst High Inflation
Russia's State Duma considers expanding food assistance programs nationwide due to high inflation disproportionately affecting low-income families, with existing regional programs and international models informing the proposal.
Russia Considers Nationwide Food Assistance Program Amidst High Inflation
Russia's State Duma considers expanding food assistance programs nationwide due to high inflation disproportionately affecting low-income families, with existing regional programs and international models informing the proposal.
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40% Bias Score
PenCom Addresses Inflation Impact on Nigerian Pension Funds
Nigeria's National Pension Commission (PenCom) projects N22 trillion in pension assets by year-end, but is reviewing investment regulations and rebranding its micro-pension scheme to address inflation, currency devaluation, and low informal sector participation.
PenCom Addresses Inflation Impact on Nigerian Pension Funds
Nigeria's National Pension Commission (PenCom) projects N22 trillion in pension assets by year-end, but is reviewing investment regulations and rebranding its micro-pension scheme to address inflation, currency devaluation, and low informal sector participation.
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44% Bias Score
Lagarde Warns of US Trade Policy Risks to EU Economy
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned on Monday that US trade policies under President-elect Donald Trump could negatively impact the EU economy, citing potential tariffs and geopolitical risks as factors that could slow growth. She also hinted at further interest rate cuts if inflation continues t...
Lagarde Warns of US Trade Policy Risks to EU Economy
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned on Monday that US trade policies under President-elect Donald Trump could negatively impact the EU economy, citing potential tariffs and geopolitical risks as factors that could slow growth. She also hinted at further interest rate cuts if inflation continues t...
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48% Bias Score
Fed to Announce Final 2024 Rate Decision on December 18
The Federal Reserve will announce its final interest rate decision of 2024 on December 18 at 2 p.m. ET, with economists widely predicting a 0.25 percentage point cut; however, the incoming Trump administration's potentially inflationary policies could impact future rate decisions.
Fed to Announce Final 2024 Rate Decision on December 18
The Federal Reserve will announce its final interest rate decision of 2024 on December 18 at 2 p.m. ET, with economists widely predicting a 0.25 percentage point cut; however, the incoming Trump administration's potentially inflationary policies could impact future rate decisions.
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36% Bias Score
Christmas Dinner Costs Less in 2024 Despite Root Vegetable Price Rises
A family Christmas dinner will cost £31.66 in 2024, down from £32.18 in 2023, due to lower turkey and sprout prices, despite increases in root vegetables caused by wet weather delaying planting. Aldi is the cheapest supermarket option.
Christmas Dinner Costs Less in 2024 Despite Root Vegetable Price Rises
A family Christmas dinner will cost £31.66 in 2024, down from £32.18 in 2023, due to lower turkey and sprout prices, despite increases in root vegetables caused by wet weather delaying planting. Aldi is the cheapest supermarket option.
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32% Bias Score
Egg Prices Soar, Driving Up Grocery Costs
Due to avian flu, drought, and other factors, egg prices jumped 40% in some regions and 8.2% nationwide in November, causing the largest monthly grocery price increase since January 2023.
Egg Prices Soar, Driving Up Grocery Costs
Due to avian flu, drought, and other factors, egg prices jumped 40% in some regions and 8.2% nationwide in November, causing the largest monthly grocery price increase since January 2023.
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40% Bias Score
UK GDP Shrinks for Second Month, Undermining Economic Growth Pledges
Britain's GDP unexpectedly fell by 0.1% in October, marking the second consecutive month of contraction and challenging the government's economic growth pledges; farmers protested budget changes, while energy price cap predictions rose, and rail ticket-buying advice was offered.
UK GDP Shrinks for Second Month, Undermining Economic Growth Pledges
Britain's GDP unexpectedly fell by 0.1% in October, marking the second consecutive month of contraction and challenging the government's economic growth pledges; farmers protested budget changes, while energy price cap predictions rose, and rail ticket-buying advice was offered.
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56% Bias Score
2025 Mortgage Rates Projected Above 6%, Posing Affordability Challenges
Multiple economists forecast 2025 average 30-year mortgage rates to remain above 6%, ranging from 6% to 6.8%, influenced by President-elect Trump's potential policies impacting inflation and the national debt, creating affordability challenges for homebuyers despite increased home inventory.
2025 Mortgage Rates Projected Above 6%, Posing Affordability Challenges
Multiple economists forecast 2025 average 30-year mortgage rates to remain above 6%, ranging from 6% to 6.8%, influenced by President-elect Trump's potential policies impacting inflation and the national debt, creating affordability challenges for homebuyers despite increased home inventory.
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40% Bias Score
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