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Australian Bank CEOs Warn of Trade War's Economic Risks

CEOs of Australia's National Australia Bank and Commonwealth Bank warned that President Trump's trade war could harm global economic growth, increase inflation, and potentially prevent future interest rate cuts, impacting Australia's economy and trade with China.

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Economic Slowdown Fears Rattle Wall Street Amidst Conflicting Forecasts

Renewed fears of an economic slowdown, fueled by conflicting economic forecasts and the Trump administration's refusal to rule out a recession, have rattled Wall Street, causing a 10% correction in the S&P 500 and increased recession probabilities, although the unemployment rate remains low.

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Bank of Canada Responds to Trump's Tariff Threats

Facing President Trump's tariff threats, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem cut interest rates to 2.75 percent, warning of a potentially permanent decline in Canada's standard of living and urging government intervention alongside structural reforms.

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Melbourne Housing Market Shows Regional Divergence After Rate Cut

Despite a citywide rise in house values following a February rate cut, several Melbourne regions experienced declines, with Essendon's median house price falling 1.4 percent to $1,455,000, while Whitehorse West unit prices dropped 2.5 percent to $730,000, indicating varied market responses.

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Inflation Falls to 2.8%, Fed Holds Rates Steady

February's inflation rate fell to 2.8%, the first decrease in five months, prompting the Federal Reserve to maintain its current interest rate policy while savers explore long-term CDs to protect against future economic uncertainty.

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Inflation Drop Offers Cautious Optimism for Future Mortgage Rate Decreases

February's inflation rate fell to 2.8%, breaking a four-month increase streak; while this is positive news for future mortgage rates, current rates remain relatively stable, with experts predicting potential decreases later in the year.

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HELOC Rates Plunge to Two-Year Lows

Average HELOC rates hit two-year lows at 8.04% due to Federal Reserve rate cuts in late 2024, impacting prime rates and making HELOCs more affordable than home equity loans; homeowners can access an average of $313,000 in equity.

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Central Bank Decisions to Shape Global Markets Amid Trade War Uncertainty

Global stock markets faced weekly losses amid escalating trade wars; investors await interest rate decisions from major central banks, anticipating a more accommodative stance to counter recession risks and potentially boost markets.

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Interest Rate Uncertainty Slows UK Housing Market Recovery

Britain's Berkeley Group warns that uncertainty over interest rates is slowing the housing market recovery, despite recent sales increases; the Bank of England is unlikely to cut rates next week due to planned tax hikes and rising inflation.

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US Markets Plunge Amid Trump's Tariff Threats and Budget Uncertainty

US stock markets experienced significant drops on March 10th, 2024, with the Dow Jones falling 1.30% to 40,814.12, the S&P 500 losing 1.40% to 5,521.17, and Nasdaq declining 1.96% to 17,303.01, amid concerns about President Trump's escalating trade war with the EU and the upcoming government shutdow...

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Canada Retaliates Against U.S. Tariffs Amid G7 Meeting

Despite President Trump's suggestion of annexing Canada, the U.S. Secretary of State confirmed it won't be discussed at the G7 meeting; however, Canada retaliated against new U.S. tariffs with $29.8 billion in counter-levies, and the Bank of Canada lowered interest rates due to the trade war's negat...

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UK Housing Market Slowdown Amid Economic Uncertainty

The UK housing market's momentum slowed in February 2024, with buyer demand falling to its lowest since November 2023 due to a looming stamp duty deadline, high interest rates, and global economic uncertainty; the Halifax reported a slight price dip, while Nationwide showed a small rise.

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