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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Home Equity Loans Offer Significant Savings Compared to Credit Cards and Personal Loans
Currently, home equity loans average 8.4% interest, significantly less than credit cards (23%+) and personal loans (12%+), offering substantial savings due to lower lender risk; a \$50,000, 10-year home equity loan at 8% costs \$22,800 in interest versus over \$36,000 for a similar personal loan.
Home Equity Loans Offer Significant Savings Compared to Credit Cards and Personal Loans
Currently, home equity loans average 8.4% interest, significantly less than credit cards (23%+) and personal loans (12%+), offering substantial savings due to lower lender risk; a \$50,000, 10-year home equity loan at 8% costs \$22,800 in interest versus over \$36,000 for a similar personal loan.
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U.S. Holiday Spending Surges Despite High Interest Rates
Mastercard SpendingPulse data reveals a 3.8% increase in U.S. retail sales from November 1st to December 24th, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, exceeding expectations and driven by online shopping and a search for value.
U.S. Holiday Spending Surges Despite High Interest Rates
Mastercard SpendingPulse data reveals a 3.8% increase in U.S. retail sales from November 1st to December 24th, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, exceeding expectations and driven by online shopping and a search for value.
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Dollar Gains on Higher Yields and Averted Shutdown
The US dollar index (DXY00) rose 0.20% on Tuesday, supported by higher US interest rates and the averted US government shutdown, while EUR/USD fell 0.14%, and USD/JPY rose 0.09%; gold and silver prices also increased amid geopolitical risks.
Dollar Gains on Higher Yields and Averted Shutdown
The US dollar index (DXY00) rose 0.20% on Tuesday, supported by higher US interest rates and the averted US government shutdown, while EUR/USD fell 0.14%, and USD/JPY rose 0.09%; gold and silver prices also increased amid geopolitical risks.
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Home Equity Loans: A More Affordable Borrowing Option
Currently, home equity loans offer an average interest rate of 8.4%, significantly lower than credit cards (over 23%) and personal loans (over 12%), leading to substantial savings for borrowers; a $50,000 10-year home equity loan at 8% results in approximately $14,000 less in interest than a compara...
Home Equity Loans: A More Affordable Borrowing Option
Currently, home equity loans offer an average interest rate of 8.4%, significantly lower than credit cards (over 23%) and personal loans (over 12%), leading to substantial savings for borrowers; a $50,000 10-year home equity loan at 8% results in approximately $14,000 less in interest than a compara...
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Dollar Rises on Slower Fed Rate Cut Expectations
On Tuesday, the U.S. dollar rose 0.14% to 108.24 on the index due to market expectations of slower U.S. interest rate cuts compared to other global central banks, reflecting anticipated economic growth under President-elect Trump and less aggressive Fed rate cuts, with the 10-year Treasury yield hit...
Dollar Rises on Slower Fed Rate Cut Expectations
On Tuesday, the U.S. dollar rose 0.14% to 108.24 on the index due to market expectations of slower U.S. interest rate cuts compared to other global central banks, reflecting anticipated economic growth under President-elect Trump and less aggressive Fed rate cuts, with the 10-year Treasury yield hit...
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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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S&P 500 Soars 24.3% in 2024 Amidst Record High Office Vacancies
The S&P 500 index reached record highs in 2024, rising 24.3% due to Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and investor optimism following Donald Trump's election; however, high office vacancy rates signal potential economic shifts.
S&P 500 Soars 24.3% in 2024 Amidst Record High Office Vacancies
The S&P 500 index reached record highs in 2024, rising 24.3% due to Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and investor optimism following Donald Trump's election; however, high office vacancy rates signal potential economic shifts.
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CD Rates Dip Following Fed Rate Cuts: Strategies for Maximizing Returns
The average 12-month CD yield is 1.83%, down slightly from 1.86% a year ago, while top yields are around 4%; this reflects the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate adjustments. Experts recommend choosing CD terms based on individual financial goals and the need to access funds, suggesting strategi...
CD Rates Dip Following Fed Rate Cuts: Strategies for Maximizing Returns
The average 12-month CD yield is 1.83%, down slightly from 1.86% a year ago, while top yields are around 4%; this reflects the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate adjustments. Experts recommend choosing CD terms based on individual financial goals and the need to access funds, suggesting strategi...
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Falling CD Rates Prompt Savings Strategy Adjustments
Falling CD rates, once around 5%, are forcing savers to adjust their strategies; experts advise prioritizing emergency funds and retirement savings before CD investments, with deposit amounts tailored to individual financial situations and long-term goals, considering factors like age and upcoming e...
Falling CD Rates Prompt Savings Strategy Adjustments
Falling CD rates, once around 5%, are forcing savers to adjust their strategies; experts advise prioritizing emergency funds and retirement savings before CD investments, with deposit amounts tailored to individual financial situations and long-term goals, considering factors like age and upcoming e...
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Five Key Developments Shaping Turkey's 2024 Economy
Turkey's 2024 economy was shaped by a 50% interest rate hike in March to counter pre-election currency volatility; the impact of millions of Syrian refugees; a single asgari ücret (minimum wage) increase; and the insufficient outcome of the COP29 climate summit.
Five Key Developments Shaping Turkey's 2024 Economy
Turkey's 2024 economy was shaped by a 50% interest rate hike in March to counter pre-election currency volatility; the impact of millions of Syrian refugees; a single asgari ücret (minimum wage) increase; and the insufficient outcome of the COP29 climate summit.
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Christmas Spending Surge to Influence RBA Interest Rate Decision
Projected \$3.7bn Christmas and Boxing Day spending surge in Australia may influence the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) February interest rate decision, as the central bank weighs economic growth against inflation risks, amid warnings from the International Monetary Fund against pre-election spen...
Christmas Spending Surge to Influence RBA Interest Rate Decision
Projected \$3.7bn Christmas and Boxing Day spending surge in Australia may influence the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) February interest rate decision, as the central bank weighs economic growth against inflation risks, amid warnings from the International Monetary Fund against pre-election spen...
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