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Mixed Market Reactions Follow Holiday, Commodity Prices Rise
Global markets displayed mixed reactions on the first trading day of the year, with rising commodity prices offsetting concerns about the incoming Trump administration and weaker economic data from China. The Canadian dollar fell against the US dollar.
Mixed Market Reactions Follow Holiday, Commodity Prices Rise
Global markets displayed mixed reactions on the first trading day of the year, with rising commodity prices offsetting concerns about the incoming Trump administration and weaker economic data from China. The Canadian dollar fell against the US dollar.
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44% Bias Score
Mortgage Rates Surge to Near 7%, Plunging Demand
During the two weeks ending December 27, 2024, total mortgage application volume plummeted 21.9% due to a rise in the average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages to 6.97%, impacting both purchase and refinance applications significantly, particularly given the typical seasonal sl...
Mortgage Rates Surge to Near 7%, Plunging Demand
During the two weeks ending December 27, 2024, total mortgage application volume plummeted 21.9% due to a rise in the average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages to 6.97%, impacting both purchase and refinance applications significantly, particularly given the typical seasonal sl...
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Mortgage Rates Hit Six-Month High at Nearly 7%, Hampering Housing Market
Thirty-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged nearly 7% the week ending January 2, 2025, the highest level in six months, driven by rising 10-year Treasury yields despite recent Fed rate cuts, leading to decreased mortgage applications and persistent affordability challenges.
Mortgage Rates Hit Six-Month High at Nearly 7%, Hampering Housing Market
Thirty-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged nearly 7% the week ending January 2, 2025, the highest level in six months, driven by rising 10-year Treasury yields despite recent Fed rate cuts, leading to decreased mortgage applications and persistent affordability challenges.
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Strategic CD Investing Amidst Falling Interest Rates
Falling CD interest rates due to Federal Reserve rate cuts necessitate a strategic approach to CD investments; financial experts advise prioritizing emergency funds and debt reduction, then allocating funds to CDs based on individual financial situations and life goals, balancing them with other sav...
Strategic CD Investing Amidst Falling Interest Rates
Falling CD interest rates due to Federal Reserve rate cuts necessitate a strategic approach to CD investments; financial experts advise prioritizing emergency funds and debt reduction, then allocating funds to CDs based on individual financial situations and life goals, balancing them with other sav...
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36% Bias Score
US Economy Defies Recession in 2024, Faces Uncertainties in 2025
Despite high inflation and interest rates in 2024, the US economy defied recession predictions due to strong consumer spending, and enters 2025 with optimism tempered by potential risks from the incoming Trump administration's policies and external factors.
US Economy Defies Recession in 2024, Faces Uncertainties in 2025
Despite high inflation and interest rates in 2024, the US economy defied recession predictions due to strong consumer spending, and enters 2025 with optimism tempered by potential risks from the incoming Trump administration's policies and external factors.
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48% Bias Score
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
German Real Estate Prices Rise After Historic Drop, But Affordability Remains a Challenge
German real estate prices, after a historic drop in 2023 due to high interest rates and affordability issues, are rising again in 2024; however, new construction lags, and many potential buyers lack sufficient capital, leading to persistent affordability problems, especially in major cities.
German Real Estate Prices Rise After Historic Drop, But Affordability Remains a Challenge
German real estate prices, after a historic drop in 2023 due to high interest rates and affordability issues, are rising again in 2024; however, new construction lags, and many potential buyers lack sufficient capital, leading to persistent affordability problems, especially in major cities.
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32% Bias Score
US Jobless Claims Hit Eight-Month Low Amidst Economic Resilience
Initial US jobless claims dropped to a eight-month low of 211,000 last week, signaling a robust labor market and influencing the Federal Reserve's decision to reduce interest rate cuts; however, challenges remain with some workers facing prolonged unemployment and construction spending showing mixed...
US Jobless Claims Hit Eight-Month Low Amidst Economic Resilience
Initial US jobless claims dropped to a eight-month low of 211,000 last week, signaling a robust labor market and influencing the Federal Reserve's decision to reduce interest rate cuts; however, challenges remain with some workers facing prolonged unemployment and construction spending showing mixed...
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Australia's Housing Market Favors Buyers in Early 2025
Australia's property market is predicted to favor buyers in early 2025, with Sydney experiencing a 2.3 percent price increase and Melbourne a 3 percent decrease in 2024 due to higher interest rates and increased supply; experts anticipate rate cuts as the key catalyst for market recovery.
Australia's Housing Market Favors Buyers in Early 2025
Australia's property market is predicted to favor buyers in early 2025, with Sydney experiencing a 2.3 percent price increase and Melbourne a 3 percent decrease in 2024 due to higher interest rates and increased supply; experts anticipate rate cuts as the key catalyst for market recovery.
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U.S. Stock Market Soars in 2024 Amidst Economic Uncertainty
The U.S. stock market soared in 2024, with the S&P 500 up over 23%, driven by a healthy economy, falling inflation, and the AI boom; however, concerns remain about the long-term effects of President-elect Trump's policies.
U.S. Stock Market Soars in 2024 Amidst Economic Uncertainty
The U.S. stock market soared in 2024, with the S&P 500 up over 23%, driven by a healthy economy, falling inflation, and the AI boom; however, concerns remain about the long-term effects of President-elect Trump's policies.
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Rising Interest Rates Threaten 2025 Bull Market
Rising 10-year Treasury yields, currently at 4.573%, threaten the bull market in 2025; historically, such yields correlate with negative equity returns, as evidenced by recent stock market declines when yields exceeded 4.5% and 4.75%.
Rising Interest Rates Threaten 2025 Bull Market
Rising 10-year Treasury yields, currently at 4.573%, threaten the bull market in 2025; historically, such yields correlate with negative equity returns, as evidenced by recent stock market declines when yields exceeded 4.5% and 4.75%.
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44% Bias Score
Global Markets Rise Despite Year-End Jitters
In 2024, global stock markets rose due to falling inflation and robust US economic growth, but year-end saw rising bond yields and market jitters; the US tech sector boomed, with Nvidia leading the way, while the UK and European markets performed more modestly.
Global Markets Rise Despite Year-End Jitters
In 2024, global stock markets rose due to falling inflation and robust US economic growth, but year-end saw rising bond yields and market jitters; the US tech sector boomed, with Nvidia leading the way, while the UK and European markets performed more modestly.
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44% Bias Score
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