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Record High Home Prices and the Debate Over Interest Rates
High US home prices hit a record high in June 2023 as sales dropped to a nine-month low due to elevated mortgage rates and high listing prices; former President Trump blames Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, while Robert Reich suggests that lowering interest rates may backfire, and that reducing ...
Record High Home Prices and the Debate Over Interest Rates
High US home prices hit a record high in June 2023 as sales dropped to a nine-month low due to elevated mortgage rates and high listing prices; former President Trump blames Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, while Robert Reich suggests that lowering interest rates may backfire, and that reducing ...
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44% Bias Score
RBA Governor Rejects Surprise Unemployment Claim, Casts Doubt on August Rate Cut
Australia's unemployment rate unexpectedly climbed to 4.3 percent in June, defying market expectations of an immediate interest rate cut, but aligning with the Reserve Bank of Australia's May forecast, prompting Governor Michele Bullock to emphasize a measured approach to future rate adjustments.
RBA Governor Rejects Surprise Unemployment Claim, Casts Doubt on August Rate Cut
Australia's unemployment rate unexpectedly climbed to 4.3 percent in June, defying market expectations of an immediate interest rate cut, but aligning with the Reserve Bank of Australia's May forecast, prompting Governor Michele Bullock to emphasize a measured approach to future rate adjustments.
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24% Bias Score
High U.S. Debt Hinders Trump's Low-Interest-Rate Goal
Despite strong June retail sales (up 0.6%) and record stock market highs, the U.S.'s $37 trillion debt, costing over $1 trillion annually in interest (exceeding defense spending), is hindering President Trump's efforts to lower interest rates; this is complicated by recent debt downgrades and global...
High U.S. Debt Hinders Trump's Low-Interest-Rate Goal
Despite strong June retail sales (up 0.6%) and record stock market highs, the U.S.'s $37 trillion debt, costing over $1 trillion annually in interest (exceeding defense spending), is hindering President Trump's efforts to lower interest rates; this is complicated by recent debt downgrades and global...
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44% Bias Score
Trump to Visit Federal Reserve Amidst Chairman Powell Dispute
President Trump will visit the Federal Reserve on Thursday, escalating his conflict with Chairman Jerome Powell over interest rates and the Fed's $2.5 billion renovation. This follows accusations of mismanagement and threats of congressional investigation, with Trump seeking Powell's resignation and...
Trump to Visit Federal Reserve Amidst Chairman Powell Dispute
President Trump will visit the Federal Reserve on Thursday, escalating his conflict with Chairman Jerome Powell over interest rates and the Fed's $2.5 billion renovation. This follows accusations of mismanagement and threats of congressional investigation, with Trump seeking Powell's resignation and...
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56% Bias Score
Rising HELOC Demand Meets Stricter Lender Requirements
Homeowners are increasingly seeking HELOCs due to rising home equity, but higher interest rates and stricter lender requirements are leading to more denials; alternatives include home equity loans, cash-out refinances, and personal loans.
Rising HELOC Demand Meets Stricter Lender Requirements
Homeowners are increasingly seeking HELOCs due to rising home equity, but higher interest rates and stricter lender requirements are leading to more denials; alternatives include home equity loans, cash-out refinances, and personal loans.
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40% Bias Score
RBA Holds Interest Rates Amid Inflation Concerns
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) unexpectedly held its cash rate at 3.85% on July 8th, citing concerns that inflation is not falling as quickly as predicted, despite a current rate of 2.4%, and a desire to avoid high job losses, opting instead for a reduction in work hours across the population.
RBA Holds Interest Rates Amid Inflation Concerns
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) unexpectedly held its cash rate at 3.85% on July 8th, citing concerns that inflation is not falling as quickly as predicted, despite a current rate of 2.4%, and a desire to avoid high job losses, opting instead for a reduction in work hours across the population.
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40% Bias Score
Fed Faces Pressure Amidst Loose Financial Conditions
Amidst political pressure to cut interest rates, the Federal Reserve maintains loose U.S. financial conditions, with indexes indicating ample financing despite above-target inflation; however, high government borrowing costs and a strong wealth effect complicate the situation.
Fed Faces Pressure Amidst Loose Financial Conditions
Amidst political pressure to cut interest rates, the Federal Reserve maintains loose U.S. financial conditions, with indexes indicating ample financing despite above-target inflation; however, high government borrowing costs and a strong wealth effect complicate the situation.
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40% Bias Score
Trump to Visit Fed Amidst Criticism of Powell
President Trump will visit the US Federal Reserve for the first time in two decades amid his ongoing criticism of Chairman Jerome Powell's handling of interest rates and a $2.5 billion renovation project, prompting concerns about the Fed's independence.
Trump to Visit Fed Amidst Criticism of Powell
President Trump will visit the US Federal Reserve for the first time in two decades amid his ongoing criticism of Chairman Jerome Powell's handling of interest rates and a $2.5 billion renovation project, prompting concerns about the Fed's independence.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Powell Dismissal Threat Faces Legal, Market Hurdles
President Trump's threat to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell before his term ends in May 2026 is likely to fail due to legal challenges, lead to a Biden appointee taking over, and cause negative market reactions; Powell has successfully managed interest rate hikes without economic downturns ...
Trump's Powell Dismissal Threat Faces Legal, Market Hurdles
President Trump's threat to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell before his term ends in May 2026 is likely to fail due to legal challenges, lead to a Biden appointee taking over, and cause negative market reactions; Powell has successfully managed interest rate hikes without economic downturns ...
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Pension Funds Thrive Amidst Market Volatility
The five largest Dutch pension funds, including ABP (managing €522 billion) and PFZW, report increased coverage ratios in Q2 2024 despite market volatility, driven by rising interest rates and diversified investments, paving the way for pension increases and the transition to a new pension system by...
Dutch Pension Funds Thrive Amidst Market Volatility
The five largest Dutch pension funds, including ABP (managing €522 billion) and PFZW, report increased coverage ratios in Q2 2024 despite market volatility, driven by rising interest rates and diversified investments, paving the way for pension increases and the transition to a new pension system by...
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Pension Funds Recover Despite Negative Market Returns: Interest Rate Hikes Drive Coverage Increase
Due to Trump's trade tariffs, Dutch pension funds initially faced a 7% average coverage decline in April; however, rising interest rates and market recovery have since improved their financial health, with some funds, like PME, seeing an over 7% increase in coverage.
Dutch Pension Funds Recover Despite Negative Market Returns: Interest Rate Hikes Drive Coverage Increase
Due to Trump's trade tariffs, Dutch pension funds initially faced a 7% average coverage decline in April; however, rising interest rates and market recovery have since improved their financial health, with some funds, like PME, seeing an over 7% increase in coverage.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey Cuts Interest Rates Amidst Lingering Political Uncertainty
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (TCMB) cut its policy interest rate by 300 basis points to 43 percent on July 18th, 2025, the first cut since March 6th, 2025, amid ongoing market volatility linked to the March 19th operations targeting CHP municipalities, despite recent increases in forei...
Turkey Cuts Interest Rates Amidst Lingering Political Uncertainty
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (TCMB) cut its policy interest rate by 300 basis points to 43 percent on July 18th, 2025, the first cut since March 6th, 2025, amid ongoing market volatility linked to the March 19th operations targeting CHP municipalities, despite recent increases in forei...
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40% Bias Score
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