2025 Economic Uncertainty: Interest Rates, Retirement Savings, and Financial Planning
In 2025, falling interest rates will lower savings returns but offer debt relief, while increased retirement contribution limits offset potential tax changes and market volatility, demanding proactive financial planning.
2025 Economic Uncertainty: Interest Rates, Retirement Savings, and Financial Planning
In 2025, falling interest rates will lower savings returns but offer debt relief, while increased retirement contribution limits offset potential tax changes and market volatility, demanding proactive financial planning.
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36% 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
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
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 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
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
2025 Economic Forecast: Sluggish Growth, Rising Unemployment, and Increased Inflation
The author predicts sluggish economic growth (1% by Q4 2025), rising unemployment (5.5-6%), and inflation nearing 4%, driven by tariffs, manufacturing disruptions, and wage increases from deportations. High interest rates and political uncertainty add to the risks.
2025 Economic Forecast: Sluggish Growth, Rising Unemployment, and Increased Inflation
The author predicts sluggish economic growth (1% by Q4 2025), rising unemployment (5.5-6%), and inflation nearing 4%, driven by tariffs, manufacturing disruptions, and wage increases from deportations. High interest rates and political uncertainty add to the risks.
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40% 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
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 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
\"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