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High Greek Business Loan Rates Despite ECB Cuts

Greek business loan interest rates remain high despite ECB rate cuts, contrasting with relaxed lending criteria and high loan demand driven by investments and EU funds, reaching €2 billion in net financing in 2024.

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Fed Rate Hikes Dampen Job Outlook for Class of 2025

The Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes since March 2022 have slowed job growth, impacting the Class of 2025's entry into the workforce, with venture capital funding and commercial real estate significantly affected, while sectors like healthcare remain strong; potential rate cuts in 2025 may impr...

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German Inflation Spurs Shift to High-Yield Savings Accounts

Rising inflation in Germany is prompting consumers to shift savings from checking accounts to daily and fixed-term accounts, with varying interest rates offered by different banks and online brokers; promotional offers provide higher rates for limited periods.

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Ash Warns Against Premature Interest Rate Cuts in Turkey

Economist Timothy Ash warns against premature interest rate cuts in Turkey, emphasizing the need for sustained high rates to combat inflation effectively, despite the recent economic transformation and potential for a growth slowdown; he believes that while a growth slowdown is likely, it won't be a...

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Declining Inflation and Potential Rate Cuts Make HELOCs Attractive Borrowing Option

With inflation at 2.3% and potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts on the horizon, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), currently averaging 7.99% interest, present a cost-effective borrowing alternative compared to personal loans or credit cards, especially given elevated average home equity l...

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Euribor Rises to 2.16%, Affecting 4.1 Million Spanish Mortgages

The daily Euribor rate reached 2.16% on May 14th, 2025, a 0.053% increase impacting 4.1 million Spanish families with variable-rate mortgages tied to this key European interbank lending indicator.

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Sydney Home Listings Drop 14.7% Amid Economic Uncertainty

Sydney's housing market experienced a 14.7 percent decrease in new listings over the four weeks to May 4th compared to the same period last year, due to economic uncertainty, the recent federal election, and anticipated interest rate decisions; however, total listings remain higher than average in c...

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German Housing Permits Rise After Years of Decline

Germany's new housing permits rose 3.4% year-on-year in Q1 2024 to 55,400 units, marking the first increase after a prolonged decline and signaling a potential housing market turnaround, though challenges remain due to high construction costs and a large backlog of unbuilt units.

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US Stocks Mixed Amid Trade War Uncertainty

US stocks show mixed results following mixed economic reports, with the S&P 500 slightly up, the Dow Jones up, and the Nasdaq down; Australian futures point to a rise; the Australian dollar falls; and the bond market shows lower Treasury yields amid uncertainty about the economy's response to the tr...

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Credit Card Balances Decline, But High Interest Rates Pose Ongoing Challenges

U.S. credit card balances fell to $1.18 trillion in Q1 2025, down 2.4% from the previous quarter but up 6% year-over-year, reflecting ongoing challenges of high-interest rates exceeding 21% on average and the need for effective debt management strategies.

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High Credit Card Interest Rates Spur Debt Consolidation Strategies

US credit card debt is falling, but high interest rates persist; debt consolidation through loans, HELOCs, or home equity loans is recommended to alleviate financial burden and simplify debt management.

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U.S. Stock Futures Flat After Trade Truce, Inflation Data

Following a U.S.-China trade truce and moderate U.S. inflation data, U.S. stock index futures were flat on Wednesday, with investors focused on further trade developments and upcoming retail sales data; the S&P 500 showed positive year-to-date performance, though below record highs.

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