Canadian Home Sales Surge 26 Percent Amidst Lower Interest Rates
Fueled by five interest rate cuts and relaxed mortgage rules, Canadian home sales jumped 26 percent year-over-year in November, with economists predicting continued strong activity in 2025 despite affordability challenges; however, this boom is expected to subside in the first half of 2025.
Canadian Home Sales Surge 26 Percent Amidst Lower Interest Rates
Fueled by five interest rate cuts and relaxed mortgage rules, Canadian home sales jumped 26 percent year-over-year in November, with economists predicting continued strong activity in 2025 despite affordability challenges; however, this boom is expected to subside in the first half of 2025.
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48% Bias Score
2024 Global Market Review: Strong Growth, Uneven Performance
In 2024, global stock markets showed significant growth, led by US tech companies, while European markets had varied performance; France struggled due to political instability and declining luxury sector; major central banks lowered interest rates; Germany's economy weakened significantly.
2024 Global Market Review: Strong Growth, Uneven Performance
In 2024, global stock markets showed significant growth, led by US tech companies, while European markets had varied performance; France struggled due to political instability and declining luxury sector; major central banks lowered interest rates; Germany's economy weakened significantly.
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40% Bias Score
The Illusion of a Single Interest Rate: The Limits of Central Bank Control
This article refutes the idea of a uniform interest rate, arguing that borrowing costs are highly variable and depend on individual circumstances, rendering the Federal Reserve's control over them limited, as evidenced by the vast differences in borrowing costs between wealthy individuals and those ...
The Illusion of a Single Interest Rate: The Limits of Central Bank Control
This article refutes the idea of a uniform interest rate, arguing that borrowing costs are highly variable and depend on individual circumstances, rendering the Federal Reserve's control over them limited, as evidenced by the vast differences in borrowing costs between wealthy individuals and those ...
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60% Bias Score
Fed's Slower Rate Cut Projection Impacts Borrowers, Benefits Savers
The Federal Reserve's revised forecast projects fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than previously expected, resulting in higher interest rates for longer, impacting consumer borrowing costs and savings returns differently; higher yields benefit savers in high-yield accounts, while increasing borrowin...
Fed's Slower Rate Cut Projection Impacts Borrowers, Benefits Savers
The Federal Reserve's revised forecast projects fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than previously expected, resulting in higher interest rates for longer, impacting consumer borrowing costs and savings returns differently; higher yields benefit savers in high-yield accounts, while increasing borrowin...
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36% Bias Score
Brazilian Real Hits Record Low Amidst BRICS Uncertainty
The Brazilian real plummeted to an all-time low against the US dollar (0.14827 or 6.7445) this week, despite the central bank's efforts to stabilize it by raising interest rates and spending $8 billion on real purchases; this event may affect US grain markets and invites speculation about China's in...
Brazilian Real Hits Record Low Amidst BRICS Uncertainty
The Brazilian real plummeted to an all-time low against the US dollar (0.14827 or 6.7445) this week, despite the central bank's efforts to stabilize it by raising interest rates and spending $8 billion on real purchases; this event may affect US grain markets and invites speculation about China's in...
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52% Bias Score
Record \$20 Billion in French Savings Interest Payments Expected
French banks are set to pay out over \$20 billion in savings interest by January 1st, 2025, a record high driven by high household savings rates (18.2% of gross disposable income in Q3 2024), though a decrease is expected in 2025 due to falling interest rates.
Record \$20 Billion in French Savings Interest Payments Expected
French banks are set to pay out over \$20 billion in savings interest by January 1st, 2025, a record high driven by high household savings rates (18.2% of gross disposable income in Q3 2024), though a decrease is expected in 2025 due to falling interest rates.
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40% Bias Score
Asian Markets Mixed After US Stock Drop, Deadly Plane Crash
Asian markets showed mixed results Monday, with South Korea's Kospi rising 0.6% despite a deadly plane crash killing 179, while Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 0.9%; US futures were lower, and oil prices were little changed; political turmoil continues in South Korea with a warrant requested for the impeach...
Asian Markets Mixed After US Stock Drop, Deadly Plane Crash
Asian markets showed mixed results Monday, with South Korea's Kospi rising 0.6% despite a deadly plane crash killing 179, while Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 0.9%; US futures were lower, and oil prices were little changed; political turmoil continues in South Korea with a warrant requested for the impeach...
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40% Bias Score
Australian Housing Market Slowdown in 2024 Due to High Interest Rates
Australia's 2024 housing market showed a national home value increase of 5.5 percent, but high interest rates slowed buyer enthusiasm, leading to falling values in Sydney and Melbourne by spring, while smaller capitals slowed; increased listings gave buyers more choice and properties took longer to ...
Australian Housing Market Slowdown in 2024 Due to High Interest Rates
Australia's 2024 housing market showed a national home value increase of 5.5 percent, but high interest rates slowed buyer enthusiasm, leading to falling values in Sydney and Melbourne by spring, while smaller capitals slowed; increased listings gave buyers more choice and properties took longer to ...
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44% Bias Score
German Savings Rates Plummet Amidst ECB Interest Rate Cuts
As of December 27, 2024, German fixed-term deposit interest rates averaged 2.27% for two-year terms, down from 3.39% in November 2023, following the European Central Bank's interest rate cuts aimed at boosting a slowing economy.
German Savings Rates Plummet Amidst ECB Interest Rate Cuts
As of December 27, 2024, German fixed-term deposit interest rates averaged 2.27% for two-year terms, down from 3.39% in November 2023, following the European Central Bank's interest rate cuts aimed at boosting a slowing economy.
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44% Bias Score
Russell 2000 Rises 1% Amidst Flat Major Indices; Rising Bond Yields Raise Concerns
On Thursday, December 26th, the Russell 2000 index increased by 1%, while other major indices remained relatively flat; rising long-term bond yields, nearing 4.79% on the 30-year bond, are a cause for concern for investors; Apple's market cap nears $4 trillion.
Russell 2000 Rises 1% Amidst Flat Major Indices; Rising Bond Yields Raise Concerns
On Thursday, December 26th, the Russell 2000 index increased by 1%, while other major indices remained relatively flat; rising long-term bond yields, nearing 4.79% on the 30-year bond, are a cause for concern for investors; Apple's market cap nears $4 trillion.
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40% Bias Score
Fed's Rate Decision Triggers Bitcoin Price Drop Amidst High Leverage
The Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates, rather than cut them, negatively impacted Bitcoin's price, triggering a 6% drop after $2 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated in a single day, highlighting the cryptocurrency's susceptibility to market fluctuations.
Fed's Rate Decision Triggers Bitcoin Price Drop Amidst High Leverage
The Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates, rather than cut them, negatively impacted Bitcoin's price, triggering a 6% drop after $2 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated in a single day, highlighting the cryptocurrency's susceptibility to market fluctuations.
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52% Bias Score
Turkey Cuts Interest Rates, Risks Fueling Inflation
Turkey's central bank unexpectedly cut its policy interest rate by 2.5 percentage points to 47.5 percent on December 26, 2024, exceeding market expectations and marking its first cut in 22 months, amidst high inflation and pressure from the business sector for lower borrowing costs.
Turkey Cuts Interest Rates, Risks Fueling Inflation
Turkey's central bank unexpectedly cut its policy interest rate by 2.5 percentage points to 47.5 percent on December 26, 2024, exceeding market expectations and marking its first cut in 22 months, amidst high inflation and pressure from the business sector for lower borrowing costs.
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32% Bias Score