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Bank of Canada Holds Rates Amid Trade War Uncertainty

The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate at 2.75 percent on Wednesday, pausing its easing cycle due to uncertainty created by the U.S.-China trade war, following seven consecutive rate cuts since last summer and amid mixed economic data, including lower-than-expected inflation in March.

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UK House Prices Surge 5.4% Before Stamp Duty Hike

UK house prices rose 5.4% in the year to February 2024, reaching a two-year high of £268,000 on average due to buyers rushing to beat April's stamp duty increases; however, London prices fell 1.1% in February.

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Australia's Housing Market Slows Amidst Million-Dollar Home Norm

Despite a slowdown in growth due to high interest rates and affordability issues, median house prices in five Australian capital cities exceeded \$1 million in March 2024; however, unit prices fell in several cities.

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Falling HELOC Rates: 3 Key Decisions for Homeowners

The average HELOC interest rate has dropped to 8%, prompting homeowners to consider switching lenders, increasing payments, or refinancing to a fixed rate to maximize savings and financial stability.

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BBVA Sounds Alarm on Trump's Trade Policies, Mexican Exposure

BBVA warns of economic risks stemming from Trump's trade policies, citing potential inflation, decreased growth, and impacts on its substantial Mexican operations (54.2% of 2024 profits), while also expressing concern over interest rate adjustments in the US, Eurozone, and China.

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Cooling Inflation Impacts HELOC Rates, Reaching Two-Year Lows

March's inflation cooled to 2.4%, impacting HELOC interest rates which briefly fell below 8% before rising slightly to 8.0%, remaining near a two-year low. Homeowners may find HELOCs an attractive alternative to high-interest credit cards for debt consolidation, renovations, or paying down existing ...

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Bank of Canada's High-Stakes Rate Decision Amid Economic Uncertainty

The Bank of Canada faces a high-stakes interest rate decision today, amid slowing inflation, strong wage growth, and global uncertainty; small business owners like Greg Eaton of Cranbrook, B.C.'s Baker Hotel already grapple with rising costs and trade volatility, illustrating the immediate local imp...

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Maximizing Returns on Maturing CDs in Today's Economy

As CDs mature amid economic uncertainty, consumers should avoid automatic rollovers, compare short-term and long-term CD options (or use a CD laddering strategy), and choose high-yield accounts to maximize returns, rather than low-yield savings accounts.

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UK Inflation Falls to 2.6%, Pressuring Bank of England for Rate Cut

UK inflation dropped to 2.6% in March, lower than expected, largely due to cheaper fuel, increasing pressure on the Bank of England to cut interest rates in May; however, higher energy bills and global uncertainty remain.

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Trump's Tariff Hints Spark Mixed Market Reaction Amidst Uncertainty

President Trump's suggestion of auto tariff exemptions boosted U.S. stock index futures slightly on Tuesday, but investigations into pharmaceutical and semiconductor imports and a general uncertainty over U.S. trade policy caused market volatility, with the S&P 500 down 8.1% this year, the Dow Jones...

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European Markets Surge on US Tariff Exemption, Strong Chinese Exports

European markets rallied significantly on Monday following a temporary US tariff exemption on some Chinese imports; major indices rose sharply, boosted by strong Chinese export data and dollar weakness, yet uncertainty remains regarding future US trade policy and ECB interest rate decisions.

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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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