Fed Signals Fewer Interest Rate Cuts Amid Persistent Inflation
The Federal Reserve is expected to reduce its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point to 4.3% on Wednesday, signaling fewer rate cuts in 2025 than previously anticipated due to persistent inflation above the Fed's target and uncertainty surrounding President-elect Trump's economic policies.
Fed Signals Fewer Interest Rate Cuts Amid Persistent Inflation
The Federal Reserve is expected to reduce its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point to 4.3% on Wednesday, signaling fewer rate cuts in 2025 than previously anticipated due to persistent inflation above the Fed's target and uncertainty surrounding President-elect Trump's economic policies.
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40% Bias Score
ECB to Cut Interest Rates Further Amid Weak Growth
The European Central Bank (ECB) plans further interest rate cuts if inflation continues to fall, prioritizing weak economic growth over inflation concerns, with President Lagarde hinting at a 'neutral' rate between 1.75% and 2.5%.
ECB to Cut Interest Rates Further Amid Weak Growth
The European Central Bank (ECB) plans further interest rate cuts if inflation continues to fall, prioritizing weak economic growth over inflation concerns, with President Lagarde hinting at a 'neutral' rate between 1.75% and 2.5%.
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44% Bias Score
Lagarde Warns of US Trade Policy Risks to EU Economy
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned on Monday that US trade policies under President-elect Donald Trump could negatively impact the EU economy, citing potential tariffs and geopolitical risks as factors that could slow growth. She also hinted at further interest rate cuts if inflation continues t...
Lagarde Warns of US Trade Policy Risks to EU Economy
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned on Monday that US trade policies under President-elect Donald Trump could negatively impact the EU economy, citing potential tariffs and geopolitical risks as factors that could slow growth. She also hinted at further interest rate cuts if inflation continues t...
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Fed to Announce Final 2024 Rate Decision on December 18
The Federal Reserve will announce its final interest rate decision of 2024 on December 18 at 2 p.m. ET, with economists widely predicting a 0.25 percentage point cut; however, the incoming Trump administration's potentially inflationary policies could impact future rate decisions.
Fed to Announce Final 2024 Rate Decision on December 18
The Federal Reserve will announce its final interest rate decision of 2024 on December 18 at 2 p.m. ET, with economists widely predicting a 0.25 percentage point cut; however, the incoming Trump administration's potentially inflationary policies could impact future rate decisions.
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36% Bias Score
Record High US Credit Card Debt: \$1.17 Trillion and Rising
American credit card debt has reached a record \$1.17 trillion, with average debt per cardholder nearing \$8,000, driven by inflation and high interest rates averaging above 23%; many cardholders make costly mistakes in managing their debt.
Record High US Credit Card Debt: \$1.17 Trillion and Rising
American credit card debt has reached a record \$1.17 trillion, with average debt per cardholder nearing \$8,000, driven by inflation and high interest rates averaging above 23%; many cardholders make costly mistakes in managing their debt.
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36% Bias Score
Fed to Cut Rates Despite Sticky Inflation
The Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates by 0.25% on Wednesday, balancing concerns about sticky inflation (CPI 2.7%, PPI 3.0%) with a softening labor market (unemployment rate at 4.2%) and the belief that monetary policy remains restrictive despite 3.3% GDP growth. The decision will be fo...
Fed to Cut Rates Despite Sticky Inflation
The Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates by 0.25% on Wednesday, balancing concerns about sticky inflation (CPI 2.7%, PPI 3.0%) with a softening labor market (unemployment rate at 4.2%) and the belief that monetary policy remains restrictive despite 3.3% GDP growth. The decision will be fo...
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Global Shares Dip on Weak Economic Data, Awaiting Fed Decision
Global equities edged lower on December 20, 2024, due to weak economic data from China and Europe, with investors awaiting the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates; the Dow fell slightly, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose, and oil prices dropped.
Global Shares Dip on Weak Economic Data, Awaiting Fed Decision
Global equities edged lower on December 20, 2024, due to weak economic data from China and Europe, with investors awaiting the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates; the Dow fell slightly, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose, and oil prices dropped.
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32% Bias Score
Bitcoin Surges, Nasdaq Rebalances, Oil and Interest Rates Drive Market Volatility
Bitcoin exceeded \$106,000, impacting the Nasdaq 100 after adding MicroStrategy; rising oil prices near \$75 per barrel raise inflation concerns; the Fed's interest rate decision and France's credit rating downgrade add to market volatility during the quadruple witching week.
Bitcoin Surges, Nasdaq Rebalances, Oil and Interest Rates Drive Market Volatility
Bitcoin exceeded \$106,000, impacting the Nasdaq 100 after adding MicroStrategy; rising oil prices near \$75 per barrel raise inflation concerns; the Fed's interest rate decision and France's credit rating downgrade add to market volatility during the quadruple witching week.
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40% Bias Score
Lagarde Warns of US Protectionism Threat to Eurozone Growth
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned of potential negative impacts on Eurozone growth due to possible US protectionism, citing the vulnerability of Eurozone exports, particularly capital goods, to changes in global trade confidence and highlighting the risk of geopolitical tensions and extreme wea...
Lagarde Warns of US Protectionism Threat to Eurozone Growth
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned of potential negative impacts on Eurozone growth due to possible US protectionism, citing the vulnerability of Eurozone exports, particularly capital goods, to changes in global trade confidence and highlighting the risk of geopolitical tensions and extreme wea...
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48% Bias Score
Bond Funds: A Misleadingly 'Conservative' Investment
Bond funds' returns are highly sensitive to interest rate changes, unlike individual bonds held to maturity, leading to significant portfolio volatility, contradicting the common perception of fixed income as a conservative investment.
Bond Funds: A Misleadingly 'Conservative' Investment
Bond funds' returns are highly sensitive to interest rate changes, unlike individual bonds held to maturity, leading to significant portfolio volatility, contradicting the common perception of fixed income as a conservative investment.
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52% Bias Score
Falling HELOC Interest Rates Offer Homeowners Cheaper Borrowing Options
In 2024, HELOC interest rates have fallen almost two percentage points, offering homeowners a cheaper borrowing alternative to credit cards and personal loans; however, using home equity requires careful consideration of variable interest rates and the current economic climate.
Falling HELOC Interest Rates Offer Homeowners Cheaper Borrowing Options
In 2024, HELOC interest rates have fallen almost two percentage points, offering homeowners a cheaper borrowing alternative to credit cards and personal loans; however, using home equity requires careful consideration of variable interest rates and the current economic climate.
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48% Bias Score
Wall Street Mixed as Tech Stocks Drive Market
Wall Street's major indexes ended the week with mixed results, the S&P 500 essentially flat, the Dow Jones down 0.2%, and the Nasdaq up 0.1%, driven by strong technology company performance and following three straight weekly gains, despite mixed economic data and upcoming Fed interest rate decision...
Wall Street Mixed as Tech Stocks Drive Market
Wall Street's major indexes ended the week with mixed results, the S&P 500 essentially flat, the Dow Jones down 0.2%, and the Nasdaq up 0.1%, driven by strong technology company performance and following three straight weekly gains, despite mixed economic data and upcoming Fed interest rate decision...
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32% Bias Score