Fed Expected to Implement "Hawkish Cut," Slowing Pace of Future Rate Reductions
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve is expected to lower its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to a range of 4.25-4.50 percent, a move considered a "hawkish cut" due to uncertainty about the impact of President-elect Trump's policies and persistent inflation above the Fed's 2 percent t...
Fed Expected to Implement "Hawkish Cut," Slowing Pace of Future Rate Reductions
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve is expected to lower its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to a range of 4.25-4.50 percent, a move considered a "hawkish cut" due to uncertainty about the impact of President-elect Trump's policies and persistent inflation above the Fed's 2 percent t...
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SNB Cuts Interest Rate by 0.5 Percentage Points to Combat Deflation
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) unexpectedly slashed its key interest rate by 0.5 percentage points to 0.5 percent on Thursday, exceeding market forecasts to combat deflationary pressures fueled by the strong Swiss franc and weak inflation.
SNB Cuts Interest Rate by 0.5 Percentage Points to Combat Deflation
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) unexpectedly slashed its key interest rate by 0.5 percentage points to 0.5 percent on Thursday, exceeding market forecasts to combat deflationary pressures fueled by the strong Swiss franc and weak inflation.
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Fed to Cut Rates Amidst Economic Divergence
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, Dec 18, but disagreement exists on the necessity of further cuts, while the Dow closed lower for the ninth consecutive day.
Fed to Cut Rates Amidst Economic Divergence
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, Dec 18, but disagreement exists on the necessity of further cuts, while the Dow closed lower for the ninth consecutive day.
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Fed Lowers Interest Rates Despite Rising Inflation, Citing Trump's Economic Plans
The Federal Reserve lowered its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25-4.5 percent, despite rising inflation, for the third time; the Fed projects a 3.9 percent key interest rate for 2025 and a 2.5 percent inflation rate, influenced by upcoming economic policies.
Fed Lowers Interest Rates Despite Rising Inflation, Citing Trump's Economic Plans
The Federal Reserve lowered its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25-4.5 percent, despite rising inflation, for the third time; the Fed projects a 3.9 percent key interest rate for 2025 and a 2.5 percent inflation rate, influenced by upcoming economic policies.
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Fed Cuts Rates, Signals Slower Pace of Cuts Amid Persistent Inflation
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25-4.5 percent on Wednesday, signaling a slower pace of cuts in 2025 due to persistent inflation (2.8 percent in October) and robust economic growth, causing a 0.51 percent drop in the S&P 500.
Fed Cuts Rates, Signals Slower Pace of Cuts Amid Persistent Inflation
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25-4.5 percent on Wednesday, signaling a slower pace of cuts in 2025 due to persistent inflation (2.8 percent in October) and robust economic growth, causing a 0.51 percent drop in the S&P 500.
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High-Income Homeowners Face Financial Strain Amidst Rising Interest Rates
High-income Australian homeowners, some earning \$400,000 to \$500,000, are struggling with soaring mortgage repayments after the Reserve Bank's 13 interest rate increases, forcing some to move back in with family, downsize or relocate due to increased childcare costs and the overall cost of living.
High-Income Homeowners Face Financial Strain Amidst Rising Interest Rates
High-income Australian homeowners, some earning \$400,000 to \$500,000, are struggling with soaring mortgage repayments after the Reserve Bank's 13 interest rate increases, forcing some to move back in with family, downsize or relocate due to increased childcare costs and the overall cost of living.
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Markets Rise Despite Strong Retail Sales as Fed Prepares for Rate Cut
Global markets edged higher on expectations of a 25-basis-point U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cut, despite robust retail sales figures exceeding analyst expectations; however, the Fed will proceed with the rate cut regardless.
Markets Rise Despite Strong Retail Sales as Fed Prepares for Rate Cut
Global markets edged higher on expectations of a 25-basis-point U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cut, despite robust retail sales figures exceeding analyst expectations; however, the Fed will proceed with the rate cut regardless.
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Bitcoin Surges Past \$106,000 Amidst Trump Policies and Fed Rate Uncertainty
Bitcoin's price exceeded \$106,000, driven by President Trump's pro-bitcoin policies, Elon Musk's U.S. dollar skepticism, and fears of Russia acquiring significant bitcoin reserves; the Federal Reserve faces pressure to cut interest rates despite inflation, raising stagflation concerns.
Bitcoin Surges Past \$106,000 Amidst Trump Policies and Fed Rate Uncertainty
Bitcoin's price exceeded \$106,000, driven by President Trump's pro-bitcoin policies, Elon Musk's U.S. dollar skepticism, and fears of Russia acquiring significant bitcoin reserves; the Federal Reserve faces pressure to cut interest rates despite inflation, raising stagflation concerns.
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48% Bias Score
US Inflation Rises, Trump's Return Poses Challenge to Fed
US inflation edged up to 2.7 percent in November, exceeding the Fed's 2 percent target, while the return of Donald Trump to the presidency poses potential challenges to the Fed's independence and interest rate policies.
US Inflation Rises, Trump's Return Poses Challenge to Fed
US inflation edged up to 2.7 percent in November, exceeding the Fed's 2 percent target, while the return of Donald Trump to the presidency poses potential challenges to the Fed's independence and interest rate policies.
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Fed Cuts Interest Rate Amid Rising Inflation, Trump Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve lowered its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25-4.5 percent, its third consecutive cut, despite rising inflation; it anticipates a 3.9 percent rate by 2025, and factors like Donald Trump's economic plans are adding uncertainty.
Fed Cuts Interest Rate Amid Rising Inflation, Trump Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve lowered its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25-4.5 percent, its third consecutive cut, despite rising inflation; it anticipates a 3.9 percent rate by 2025, and factors like Donald Trump's economic plans are adding uncertainty.
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36% Bias Score
Fed Cuts Rates Amid Persistent Inflation, Uncertainty Over Trump Presidency
The US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to a range of 4.25%-4.5% on Wednesday, citing persistent inflation despite a strong job market adding 227,000 jobs in November, in its last rate decision before Donald Trump's presidency.
Fed Cuts Rates Amid Persistent Inflation, Uncertainty Over Trump Presidency
The US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to a range of 4.25%-4.5% on Wednesday, citing persistent inflation despite a strong job market adding 227,000 jobs in November, in its last rate decision before Donald Trump's presidency.
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32% Bias Score
Fed's Reduced Rate Cut Projections Trigger Stock Market Dip
Following the Federal Reserve's announcement of fewer interest rate cuts in 2024 than previously expected, US stock indexes fell, with the S&P 500 dropping 0.3 percent, the Dow Jones losing 38 points, and the Nasdaq composite slipping 0.4 percent; the Australian dollar also fell sharply by 1.4 perce...
Fed's Reduced Rate Cut Projections Trigger Stock Market Dip
Following the Federal Reserve's announcement of fewer interest rate cuts in 2024 than previously expected, US stock indexes fell, with the S&P 500 dropping 0.3 percent, the Dow Jones losing 38 points, and the Nasdaq composite slipping 0.4 percent; the Australian dollar also fell sharply by 1.4 perce...
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36% Bias Score