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Canada's Inflation Inches Up to 1.9 Percent in January

Canada's January inflation rate climbed to 1.9 percent due to higher energy costs, partially offset by a temporary sales tax reduction; core inflation measures rose to 2.7 percent, decreasing the chance of a further interest rate cut.

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RBA Expected to Cut Interest Rates, Providing Mortgage Relief

The Reserve Bank of Australia is likely to cut the official cash rate by 0.25 percentage points on Tuesday, saving a household with a $750,000 mortgage about $115 monthly, although the full effect may take six to nine months; this decision is influenced by falling inflation, a strong jobs market, an...

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Home Equity Loans vs. HELOCs: Navigating Inflationary Risks

Homeowners considering a \$50,000 home equity loan or HELOC face increased risk due to rising inflation and delayed interest rate cuts; HELOCs offer lower initial rates but are variable, while home equity loans have fixed, slightly higher rates.

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US Firms Flood European Bond Market Amid Interest Rate Differential

American companies issued €23.4 billion in European bonds in 2023, the highest since 2007, driven by significantly lower interest rates in Europe compared to the US, influenced by differing central bank policies and the potential impact of Trump's economic policies.

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Sydney's Luxury Housing Market Sees Significant Value Drop

House values in several Greater Sydney lifestyle suburbs have fallen by up to 20 percent since their peaks around three years ago due to a return to office work, higher interest rates, and the resulting reduced borrowing capacity of buyers; areas such as Bundeena, Cronulla, and several Northern Beac...

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European Markets Rise Despite US Inflation Concerns

European markets largely rose on positive quarterly earnings and economic data, with the UK's Q4 GDP defying expectations of contraction; however, US markets fell due to higher-than-expected inflation, impacting global markets.

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Rate Cut Offers Limited Relief to Australian Homeowners Amid Rising Costs

Australian homeowner Emmanuella Grace welcomes the Reserve Bank's 0.25 percentage point cash rate cut to 4.1 percent, offering some relief from rising mortgage repayments, although she remains concerned about broader cost-of-living pressures. A Canstar model shows a $500,000 loan taken in April 2022...

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Bank CEOs Urge Cash Rate Cut Amid Disappointing Results

Westpac and Bendigo and Adelaide Bank CEOs urged a 0.25% official cash rate cut on Tuesday to stimulate the economy, citing disappointing Q1 results (Westpac: $1.7 billion profit, -9%; Bendigo: $265.2 million cash earnings, -9.7%) and challenging conditions for businesses and households.

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US Stock Futures Pause Amidst Tariff Uncertainty, Strong Weekly Gains Expected

On Friday, U.S. stock index futures paused, awaiting clarity on President Trump's reciprocal tariff plans, while major indexes were set for strong weekly gains due to positive economic data and strong corporate earnings; however, the January retail sales figures and comments from the Dallas Fed Pres...

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Inflation Exceeds Target, Impacting Consumers and Investors

US inflation hit 3% in February, exceeding expectations and the Federal Reserve's target; while impacting mortgage affordability and bond prices, high real interest rates offer significant returns for savers; divergent inflation expectations between investors and consumers highlight the complexity o...

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North American Economic Data and Earnings to Shape Market Volatility

From February 17th to 21st, key economic data will be released for Canada and the U.S., including inflation, housing, and labor market indicators alongside corporate earnings reports, impacting markets significantly.

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Mixed Global Markets Amid Ukraine Peace Deal Optimism and High Inflation

Global markets reacted to a potential Ukraine peace deal and high U.S. inflation, with Wall Street futures edging higher and the TSX showing positive territory; however, varied reactions were seen across global markets, influenced by corporate earnings reports and the Federal Reserve's anticipated i...

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