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Walmart's Profit Forecast Triggers Wall Street Downturn
Walmart's lower-than-expected profit forecast caused a 0.9 percent drop in the S&P 500, a 1.4 percent drop (642 points) in the Dow Jones, and a 0.9 percent drop in the Nasdaq, impacting other retailers like Costco and Target, while the Australian dollar rose 1 percent to 64.01 US cents.
Walmart's Profit Forecast Triggers Wall Street Downturn
Walmart's lower-than-expected profit forecast caused a 0.9 percent drop in the S&P 500, a 1.4 percent drop (642 points) in the Dow Jones, and a 0.9 percent drop in the Nasdaq, impacting other retailers like Costco and Target, while the Australian dollar rose 1 percent to 64.01 US cents.
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44% Bias Score
US Stocks Mixed Amidst Economic Uncertainty
US stock markets showed mixed results on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones falling 0.3%, while the Australian market is predicted to drop 0.7% at the open; Celanese plummeted 22% due to weakening demand, and Nikola filed for bankruptcy, impacting investor sentiment.
US Stocks Mixed Amidst Economic Uncertainty
US stock markets showed mixed results on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones falling 0.3%, while the Australian market is predicted to drop 0.7% at the open; Celanese plummeted 22% due to weakening demand, and Nikola filed for bankruptcy, impacting investor sentiment.
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40% Bias Score
UK Inflation Jumps to 3% Amid Rising Food and Energy Costs
UK inflation unexpectedly jumped to 3% in January 2024, the fastest rate in 10 months, driven by rising food prices (up 3.3%), airfares, and a 13% increase in private school fees due to VAT; this comes before further increases in energy, water, and council tax bills in April, exacerbating the cost-o...
UK Inflation Jumps to 3% Amid Rising Food and Energy Costs
UK inflation unexpectedly jumped to 3% in January 2024, the fastest rate in 10 months, driven by rising food prices (up 3.3%), airfares, and a 13% increase in private school fees due to VAT; this comes before further increases in energy, water, and council tax bills in April, exacerbating the cost-o...
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UK Wage Growth Outpaces Inflation, But Future Uncertain
UK average wages rose 3.4% (inflation-adjusted) in October-December 2024, but concerns remain about future wage growth due to increased employer costs, including National Insurance changes, potentially impacting investment and economic growth.
UK Wage Growth Outpaces Inflation, But Future Uncertain
UK average wages rose 3.4% (inflation-adjusted) in October-December 2024, but concerns remain about future wage growth due to increased employer costs, including National Insurance changes, potentially impacting investment and economic growth.
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40% Bias Score
High CD Yields: Lock in Long-Term Rates Amidst Potential Federal Reserve Cuts
As of January 21, 2025, 36-month CDs average 1.32% yield, up from 0.80% in January 2020, with top-performing CDs exceeding 4%; experts advise locking in long-term CDs now due to potential future rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
High CD Yields: Lock in Long-Term Rates Amidst Potential Federal Reserve Cuts
As of January 21, 2025, 36-month CDs average 1.32% yield, up from 0.80% in January 2020, with top-performing CDs exceeding 4%; experts advise locking in long-term CDs now due to potential future rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
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48% Bias Score
UK Inflation Surges, but Bank of England to Continue Rate Cuts
UK inflation hit 3% in January, surpassing forecasts and the Bank of England's target, driven by airfares and school fees; despite this, the Bank is expected to continue cutting interest rates due to weak economic growth.
UK Inflation Surges, but Bank of England to Continue Rate Cuts
UK inflation hit 3% in January, surpassing forecasts and the Bank of England's target, driven by airfares and school fees; despite this, the Bank is expected to continue cutting interest rates due to weak economic growth.
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36% Bias Score
2025 HELOC Costs: $700-$980 Monthly Payments Based on Variable Rates
In 2025, a $80,000 HELOC has a monthly cost ranging from $700.85 to $982.92 depending on the term length and interest rate, which is variable and influenced by the Federal Reserve's actions. Homeowners risk foreclosure if unable to maintain payments, necessitating careful consideration of their fina...
2025 HELOC Costs: $700-$980 Monthly Payments Based on Variable Rates
In 2025, a $80,000 HELOC has a monthly cost ranging from $700.85 to $982.92 depending on the term length and interest rate, which is variable and influenced by the Federal Reserve's actions. Homeowners risk foreclosure if unable to maintain payments, necessitating careful consideration of their fina...
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40% Bias Score
UK Inflation Hits Nearly Year-High at 3%, Dampening Rate Cut Hopes
UK inflation unexpectedly rose to 3% in January, the highest in nearly a year, exceeding forecasts and driven by increased transport, food, and private school fees; this reduces the likelihood of immediate interest rate cuts.
UK Inflation Hits Nearly Year-High at 3%, Dampening Rate Cut Hopes
UK inflation unexpectedly rose to 3% in January, the highest in nearly a year, exceeding forecasts and driven by increased transport, food, and private school fees; this reduces the likelihood of immediate interest rate cuts.
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48% Bias Score
Mixed Asian Market Performance: Seoul Surges, Tokyo Dips
Asian markets showed mixed results; Seoul's KOSPI rose 1.7% due to a chipmaker tax bill, while Tokyo fell 0.3% despite rising producer confidence; Hong Kong dropped 0.3%, and other markets saw slight gains or losses.
Mixed Asian Market Performance: Seoul Surges, Tokyo Dips
Asian markets showed mixed results; Seoul's KOSPI rose 1.7% due to a chipmaker tax bill, while Tokyo fell 0.3% despite rising producer confidence; Hong Kong dropped 0.3%, and other markets saw slight gains or losses.
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40% Bias Score
Australia Cuts Interest Rates for First Time Since 2020
Australia's Reserve Bank cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 4.1 percent on Tuesday, the first decrease since November 2020, prompting Treasurer Jim Chalmers to urge landlords to consider rent relief for tenants.
Australia Cuts Interest Rates for First Time Since 2020
Australia's Reserve Bank cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 4.1 percent on Tuesday, the first decrease since November 2020, prompting Treasurer Jim Chalmers to urge landlords to consider rent relief for tenants.
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36% Bias Score
Australia's Housing Crisis: Supply Shortage Blamed, Not Low Interest Rates
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock on Tuesday attributed Australia's housing crisis to a supply shortage, not low interest rates, announcing a rate cut to 4.1 percent, despite forecasts of double-digit price increases in Sydney and Melbourne if rates fall further. This comes as net m...
Australia's Housing Crisis: Supply Shortage Blamed, Not Low Interest Rates
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock on Tuesday attributed Australia's housing crisis to a supply shortage, not low interest rates, announcing a rate cut to 4.1 percent, despite forecasts of double-digit price increases in Sydney and Melbourne if rates fall further. This comes as net m...
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48% Bias Score
UK Inflation Unexpectedly Rises to 3% in January
UK inflation unexpectedly rose to 3% in January, exceeding forecasts and driven by higher food and education costs, impacting worker wages and reducing the likelihood of an immediate interest rate cut.
UK Inflation Unexpectedly Rises to 3% in January
UK inflation unexpectedly rose to 3% in January, exceeding forecasts and driven by higher food and education costs, impacting worker wages and reducing the likelihood of an immediate interest rate cut.
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44% Bias Score
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