Milei's Unexpected Rise: Inflation Down, Approval Up in Argentina
Despite initial skepticism, Argentine President Javier Milei's approval rating has surged to 52.3 percent due to decreasing inflation, improved purchasing power, and successful political maneuvering that has weakened the opposition.
Milei's Unexpected Rise: Inflation Down, Approval Up in Argentina
Despite initial skepticism, Argentine President Javier Milei's approval rating has surged to 52.3 percent due to decreasing inflation, improved purchasing power, and successful political maneuvering that has weakened the opposition.
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68% Bias Score
Interest Rates Rise to 25-Year High, Ending Era of Cheap Money
The cost of government borrowing has soared to a 25-year high, driven by a global bond sell-off and increased government spending, impacting mortgage and savings rates and challenging the expectation of continuously falling rates.
Interest Rates Rise to 25-Year High, Ending Era of Cheap Money
The cost of government borrowing has soared to a 25-year high, driven by a global bond sell-off and increased government spending, impacting mortgage and savings rates and challenging the expectation of continuously falling rates.
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60% Bias Score
Moderate Growth Projected for US Consumer Spending in 2025, Despite Tariff and Conflict Risks
US consumer spending in 2025 is projected to rise moderately, fueled by job growth and wage increases exceeding inflation, but potential tariffs and international conflicts pose significant risks, potentially dampening consumer confidence and spending on discretionary items.
Moderate Growth Projected for US Consumer Spending in 2025, Despite Tariff and Conflict Risks
US consumer spending in 2025 is projected to rise moderately, fueled by job growth and wage increases exceeding inflation, but potential tariffs and international conflicts pose significant risks, potentially dampening consumer confidence and spending on discretionary items.
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36% Bias Score
UK MPs Propose Rent Cap Amid Soaring Rental Costs
A proposed amendment to the UK's Renters' Rights Bill seeks to cap rent increases at inflation or average wage growth, aiming to prevent landlords from evicting tenants through unaffordable rent hikes following a ban on "no-fault" evictions; over 30 MPs support the change, citing a recent 10% annual...
UK MPs Propose Rent Cap Amid Soaring Rental Costs
A proposed amendment to the UK's Renters' Rights Bill seeks to cap rent increases at inflation or average wage growth, aiming to prevent landlords from evicting tenants through unaffordable rent hikes following a ban on "no-fault" evictions; over 30 MPs support the change, citing a recent 10% annual...
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44% Bias Score
Nasdaq Dip: Tax Strategies or Market Shift?
The Nasdaq Composite fell nearly 4% last week as the 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since 2023; however, some wealth managers believe this is a short-term correction due to tax-loss harvesting rather than the start of a downturn.
Nasdaq Dip: Tax Strategies or Market Shift?
The Nasdaq Composite fell nearly 4% last week as the 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since 2023; however, some wealth managers believe this is a short-term correction due to tax-loss harvesting rather than the start of a downturn.
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32% Bias Score
Australia's Rental Market Slows, But Remains Unaffordable
Australia's national median rent rose 4.8% in 2024, slowing from previous years but remaining unaffordable; a median income household needs 33% for rent, the highest ever; the slowdown is attributed to normalized migration, increased investor participation, and larger household sizes.
Australia's Rental Market Slows, But Remains Unaffordable
Australia's national median rent rose 4.8% in 2024, slowing from previous years but remaining unaffordable; a median income household needs 33% for rent, the highest ever; the slowdown is attributed to normalized migration, increased investor participation, and larger household sizes.
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40% Bias Score
Global Bond Yields Surge, Impacting Borrowers and Savers
Bond yields have risen globally, increasing borrowing costs and impacting millions, while simultaneously offering higher returns for savers; the 10-year Treasury bond yield is at 4.8%, its highest in 14 months, impacting mortgages (6.93% average rate) and potentially the stock market.
Global Bond Yields Surge, Impacting Borrowers and Savers
Bond yields have risen globally, increasing borrowing costs and impacting millions, while simultaneously offering higher returns for savers; the 10-year Treasury bond yield is at 4.8%, its highest in 14 months, impacting mortgages (6.93% average rate) and potentially the stock market.
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36% Bias Score
US Market Dip Despite Positive Inflation Data
US indexes fell despite positive inflation data, with Eli Lilly dropping 7.4 percent and Nvidia 1.8 percent, while the Australian sharemarket is set to rise 0.1 percent.
US Market Dip Despite Positive Inflation Data
US indexes fell despite positive inflation data, with Eli Lilly dropping 7.4 percent and Nvidia 1.8 percent, while the Australian sharemarket is set to rise 0.1 percent.
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44% Bias Score
Energy Prices Surge Amidst Sanctions and Increased Demand
Increased energy demand and renewed US sanctions against Russia caused a surge in crude oil and natural gas prices in January 2025, reaching levels not seen since late 2022 and August 2024 respectively, posing significant risks to the Eurozone economy.
Energy Prices Surge Amidst Sanctions and Increased Demand
Increased energy demand and renewed US sanctions against Russia caused a surge in crude oil and natural gas prices in January 2025, reaching levels not seen since late 2022 and August 2024 respectively, posing significant risks to the Eurozone economy.
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40% Bias Score
Greece to Increase Minimum Wage to €880 by April 2025
The Greek government is initiating a process to increase the minimum wage, starting with consultations in 2025 and 2026, before implementing a mathematical formula from 2028 that considers inflation and productivity, aiming for a minimum wage of €880 by April 2025.
Greece to Increase Minimum Wage to €880 by April 2025
The Greek government is initiating a process to increase the minimum wage, starting with consultations in 2025 and 2026, before implementing a mathematical formula from 2028 that considers inflation and productivity, aiming for a minimum wage of €880 by April 2025.
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20% Bias Score
Wholesale Inflation Up 0.2% in December, Driven by Energy Prices
U.S. wholesale inflation rose 0.2% in December due to higher energy prices, particularly a 9.7% increase in gasoline, while food prices fell 0.1%; the year-over-year increase reached 3.3%, exceeding forecasts and boosting U.S. markets.
Wholesale Inflation Up 0.2% in December, Driven by Energy Prices
U.S. wholesale inflation rose 0.2% in December due to higher energy prices, particularly a 9.7% increase in gasoline, while food prices fell 0.1%; the year-over-year increase reached 3.3%, exceeding forecasts and boosting U.S. markets.
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44% Bias Score
Market Sell-Off Continues; Nvidia Falls, Linde Rises
On Monday, the S&P 500 fell further, losing post-election gains, while the 10-year Treasury yield hit a 14-month high above 4.8%; Nvidia dropped 3% due to new export controls, but Linde rose over 1% following an upgrade.
Market Sell-Off Continues; Nvidia Falls, Linde Rises
On Monday, the S&P 500 fell further, losing post-election gains, while the 10-year Treasury yield hit a 14-month high above 4.8%; Nvidia dropped 3% due to new export controls, but Linde rose over 1% following an upgrade.
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40% Bias Score