Rising Treasury Yields Shake Stock Market Despite Fed Rate Cuts
The 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.80%, its highest since 2023, causing stock market declines despite the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates three times since September due to investor concerns about future inflation and economic strength.
Rising Treasury Yields Shake Stock Market Despite Fed Rate Cuts
The 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.80%, its highest since 2023, causing stock market declines despite the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates three times since September due to investor concerns about future inflation and economic strength.
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36% Bias Score
UK GDP Shows Slight Growth Despite Widening Trade Deficit and Economic Uncertainty
UK's monthly real GDP grew 0.1 percent in November 2024 due to service sector growth, but the three-month period showed no growth; the trade deficit widened to £10.8 billion, and unexpected inflation drop offered relief to Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
UK GDP Shows Slight Growth Despite Widening Trade Deficit and Economic Uncertainty
UK's monthly real GDP grew 0.1 percent in November 2024 due to service sector growth, but the three-month period showed no growth; the trade deficit widened to £10.8 billion, and unexpected inflation drop offered relief to Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
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32% Bias Score
Fed Slows Rate Cuts Amid Inflation, Strong Labor Market
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates three times near the end of 2024, reducing the federal funds rate by one percentage point. In 2025, further rate cuts are expected, though at a slower pace than previously anticipated due to ongoing inflation and a strong labor market; experts predict credit ca...
Fed Slows Rate Cuts Amid Inflation, Strong Labor Market
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates three times near the end of 2024, reducing the federal funds rate by one percentage point. In 2025, further rate cuts are expected, though at a slower pace than previously anticipated due to ongoing inflation and a strong labor market; experts predict credit ca...
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28% Bias Score
German Businesses Drive Inflation with Price Hike Plans
German businesses' price expectations surged to 19.7 points in December, the highest since April 2023, driven by increases across all sectors; this is expected to push inflation above the European Central Bank's target of two percent, reaching an estimated 2.5 percent in the coming months.
German Businesses Drive Inflation with Price Hike Plans
German businesses' price expectations surged to 19.7 points in December, the highest since April 2023, driven by increases across all sectors; this is expected to push inflation above the European Central Bank's target of two percent, reaching an estimated 2.5 percent in the coming months.
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32% Bias Score
Mexico's UMA Rises 4.21%, Increasing Fines and Taxes
Mexico's Unidad de Medida y Actualización (UMA) increased 4.21% to 113.14 pesos daily in 2025, impacting fines, taxes, and government payments effective February 1st, reflecting the December 2024 inflation rate.
Mexico's UMA Rises 4.21%, Increasing Fines and Taxes
Mexico's Unidad de Medida y Actualización (UMA) increased 4.21% to 113.14 pesos daily in 2025, impacting fines, taxes, and government payments effective February 1st, reflecting the December 2024 inflation rate.
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20% Bias Score
Avian Influenza Devastates US Egg Market, Causing Shortages and Price Spikes
Avian influenza killed 17.2 million egg-laying hens in late 2024, causing widespread egg shortages and price increases (up to $4.33 per dozen) across the US, with recovery expected in six to nine months due to the time needed to replace flocks and the continued spread of the virus exacerbated by ext...
Avian Influenza Devastates US Egg Market, Causing Shortages and Price Spikes
Avian influenza killed 17.2 million egg-laying hens in late 2024, causing widespread egg shortages and price increases (up to $4.33 per dozen) across the US, with recovery expected in six to nine months due to the time needed to replace flocks and the continued spread of the virus exacerbated by ext...
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24% Bias Score
Inflation Rise Pushes Mortgage Rates Higher
US inflation rose to 2.9% annually in December, exceeding forecasts and impacting borrowing costs, potentially affecting the Federal Reserve's approach to future rate cuts and further increasing mortgage rates which currently average 7.01% for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage.
Inflation Rise Pushes Mortgage Rates Higher
US inflation rose to 2.9% annually in December, exceeding forecasts and impacting borrowing costs, potentially affecting the Federal Reserve's approach to future rate cuts and further increasing mortgage rates which currently average 7.01% for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage.
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40% Bias Score
UK Economy Stagnant, But Inflation Eases, Raising Questions About Bank Policy
The UK's GDP showed no growth over three months to November, while inflation is easing, contrasting with some MPs' comparisons to past crises; the Bank of England's quantitative tightening program may exacerbate the situation, prompting calls for greater flexibility.
UK Economy Stagnant, But Inflation Eases, Raising Questions About Bank Policy
The UK's GDP showed no growth over three months to November, while inflation is easing, contrasting with some MPs' comparisons to past crises; the Bank of England's quantitative tightening program may exacerbate the situation, prompting calls for greater flexibility.
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36% Bias Score
Bank of England Poised for February Rate Cut Amid Weak Growth and Inflation
Following weaker inflation (2.5 percent in December) and slow economic growth (0.1 percent in November), the Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates in February 2025, a move supported by economists who point to the need to stimulate the economy.
Bank of England Poised for February Rate Cut Amid Weak Growth and Inflation
Following weaker inflation (2.5 percent in December) and slow economic growth (0.1 percent in November), the Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates in February 2025, a move supported by economists who point to the need to stimulate the economy.
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36% Bias Score
Poland Holds Interest Rate Steady Amid Inflation Concerns
The National Bank of Poland held its key interest rate at 5.75% in its January 2025 meeting, citing concerns about rising inflation, despite December 2024 inflation remaining at 4.7% and positive GDP growth forecasts for 2025.
Poland Holds Interest Rate Steady Amid Inflation Concerns
The National Bank of Poland held its key interest rate at 5.75% in its January 2025 meeting, citing concerns about rising inflation, despite December 2024 inflation remaining at 4.7% and positive GDP growth forecasts for 2025.
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24% Bias Score
Global Risks Rise: Geopolitical Instability and Trade Disputes Top Business Leaders' Concerns
The World Economic Forum (WEF) reports that nearly 25% of 11,000 business leaders surveyed ranked geopolitical risks as their top concern for the next two years, up from fifth place in 2024, due to rising protectionism, trade disputes, and extreme weather events; disinformation also remains a major ...
Global Risks Rise: Geopolitical Instability and Trade Disputes Top Business Leaders' Concerns
The World Economic Forum (WEF) reports that nearly 25% of 11,000 business leaders surveyed ranked geopolitical risks as their top concern for the next two years, up from fifth place in 2024, due to rising protectionism, trade disputes, and extreme weather events; disinformation also remains a major ...
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32% Bias Score
Dollar Rally Pauses Ahead of U.S. Inflation Report
The U.S. dollar's rally paused on Wednesday ahead of a closely watched U.S. inflation report, with the euro and British pound also fluctuating due to economic concerns; the dollar was last at 109.23 against a basket of currencies, down from Monday's peak of 110.17.
Dollar Rally Pauses Ahead of U.S. Inflation Report
The U.S. dollar's rally paused on Wednesday ahead of a closely watched U.S. inflation report, with the euro and British pound also fluctuating due to economic concerns; the dollar was last at 109.23 against a basket of currencies, down from Monday's peak of 110.17.
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36% Bias Score