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Maximize Returns on Maturing CDs Amidst Economic Uncertainty

With CDs maturing and potential Federal Reserve rate cuts looming, consumers should avoid automatic rollovers, compare short-term and long-term CD options (or use a CD ladder), and avoid low-yield savings accounts to maximize returns.

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Canada Faces Recession Risks Amidst U.S. Trade War

Growing recession risks in Canada linked to the U.S.-led trade war are pushing the Bank of Canada toward further interest rate cuts, despite economists' differing views on the immediate future, with a majority (60%) predicting the central bank will hold steady this week. The recent drop to 1.2% grow...

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Bank of Canada Delays Interest Rate Decision Amidst Global Trade Uncertainty

The Bank of Canada is delaying a decision on interest rate cuts due to global trade uncertainty, while the Canadian dollar trades at 72.13 US cents amid market fluctuations influenced by US-China trade tensions.

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FOMC's 2025 Rate Cut Projections Uncertain Amidst Economic Volatility

Fixed income markets project multiple interest rate cuts by the FOMC in 2025, despite recent volatility, with the number of cuts uncertain due to rising longer-term bond rates and evolving economic forecasts, including projections of slower growth and higher inflation. A 50 percent chance of a 2025 ...

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UK 5% Deposit Mortgages Surge to 17-Year High

The UK's 5% deposit mortgage market has seen a dramatic rise to 442 products—a 17-year high—with average interest rates at 5.62% (five-year fix) and 5.81% (two-year fix), driven by government incentives and lenders' strategies; however, negative equity risk remains a concern.

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US Economy Shows Resilience Amidst Market Volatility

Despite recent stock market declines, the US economy shows resilience with over 228,000 jobs added last month and strong service sector growth; however, manufacturing remains in contraction, and the impact of Trump's tariffs remains uncertain.

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Bank of Canada Faces Tough Interest Rate Decision Amidst Uncertainty

Faced with volatile markets, a federal election, and erratic U.S. trade policy, the Bank of Canada must decide this week whether to cut interest rates further or maintain them at 2.75 percent; conflicting economic data and differing expert opinions complicate the decision.

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Trump Tariffs Pose Significant Economic Uncertainty, Fed Governor Warns

Fed Governor Christopher Waller stated that the Trump administration's tariff policies pose a significant economic shock, potentially causing a recession and requiring interest rate cuts, or alternatively, having minimal impact if tariffs are used as a negotiating tool. The uncertainty makes economi...

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Trump's Global Tariffs: Initial Successes and Market Repercussions

President Trump's April announcement of global tariffs aims to renegotiate global trade terms and geopolitical security, resulting in over 75 countries initiating negotiations with the U.S. and partially isolating China, although the U.S. bond market showed significant negative reactions.

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Record High in Spanish Consumer Loan Demand

Driven by low ECB interest rates (2.5%) and increased vacation planning, Spanish consumer loan demand reached a record high of 34.80% in early 2025, up 4.60% from 2024, exceeding the previous high of 30.20% in 2024 and more than doubling from the pandemic low of 14.20% in 2020.

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Trump Tariffs: Global Impact and Australia's Resilience

Donald Trump's tariffs on Australian goods increase their cost for US consumers by $10 per unit, causing global economic uncertainty and sharemarket declines; however, Australia's economy is expected to remain relatively stable due to factors including the decline in the Australian dollar and the Re...

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Terror Plot Targeting Australian Minister: 16-Year-Old Charged

A 16-year-old Australian private school student was arrested and charged in August 2024 with a commonwealth offence for allegedly planning a terrorist attack on the home of opposition leader Peter Dutton in Brisbane, involving the purchase of bomb-making materials and testing explosives.

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