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Arkansas Proposes Eliminating Remaining Grocery Sales Tax Amid Nationwide Trend

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders proposed eliminating the state's remaining 1/8th of a cent grocery sales tax, costing nearly \$11 million annually, amid similar proposals in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama due to rising food prices and concerns about regressive taxation.

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10-Year Treasury Rate Drop Signals Economic Slowdown, Creating Bond Investment Opportunities

The 10-year Treasury rate's decline counters inflation fears, suggesting a slowing economy and potential Fed rate cuts. This impacts bond prices and creates opportunities in utility CEFs like Reaves Utility Income Fund (UTG) and BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI), bot...

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RBA Defends Rate Cut Despite Internal Inflation Warnings

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut interest rates to 4.10 percent in February, defying internal forecasts predicting persistently high inflation if further cuts were implemented, leading to decreased market expectations for additional rate reductions.

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NS Reports Fifth Consecutive Year of Losses Amidst Rising Costs

The Dutch national railway company (NS) reported a €141 million loss in 2024, its fifth consecutive year of losses, due to increased costs (especially track access fees up 15% to €533 million), lower-than-expected passenger growth (despite a 10% increase in international sales), and 1095 reported in...

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ECB to Cut Interest Rates Amidst Rising Trade Tensions and Economic Slowdown

The ECB is expected to cut interest rates to 2.5% on Thursday due to economic concerns outweighing inflation, amid rising US tariffs that threaten to shrink the EU's GDP by 0.4% and further complicate the Eurozone's already weak economy.

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Chevron License Cancellation Threatens Venezuelan Economic Recovery

The cancellation of Chevron's license to operate in Venezuela threatens the country's already fragile economy, potentially causing a budget shortfall, hyperinflation, and a significant GDP contraction, as the bolivar depreciates and oil production falls.

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Trade War: Canadians Urged to Secure Finances

Canadians are advised to file 2024 taxes immediately to receive average refunds of $3,556, prepare for inflation by cutting expenses, review diversified investments, and secure high-interest savings accounts offering 2-3.5% interest to offset trade war impacts.

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Using HELOCs to Combat Inflation: Strategies and Risks

Amid slightly rising inflation in early 2025, financial experts advise using HELOCs to consolidate high-interest credit card debt (average 21% vs. 8% HELOC), fund home renovations before prices increase, and avoid tapping retirement accounts.

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Eurozone Private Sector Avoids Stagnation Despite Inflationary Pressures

The Eurozone's private sector achieved marginal growth in February (PMI 50.2), exceeding expectations but still facing challenges from job cuts and rising prices; Spain's strong service sector (PMI 56.2) offset its manufacturing decline, contrasting with Germany's modest expansion and France's contr...

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US Imposes Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, Triggering Market Decline and Retaliation

The United States imposed 25% tariffs on most goods from Mexico and Canada, and increased tariffs on China by 10%, causing immediate market drops and retaliatory measures from affected countries, citing border issues as justification.

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US Economy Shows Mixed Signals Ahead of Trump's Address to Congress

President Trump's upcoming address to Congress comes amid mixed economic signals: GDP growth slowed in late 2024, inflation remains above the Fed's target, consumer sentiment is down, and the housing market is stagnant.

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US Tariffs Threaten Economic Slowdown Amidst Inflation Concerns

Potential US tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, impacting a decades-long free trade zone, are expected to cause significant inflation and a slowdown in the US economy, according to recent economic indicators like the Atlanta Fed's GDPNow forecast showing a potential 2.8% contraction.

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