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Dollar Rises on Hawkish Inflation Forecast, but Rate Cut Projections Temper Gains
On Wednesday, the dollar index (DXY00) rose 0.25% after the FOMC kept interest rates unchanged but raised its core inflation forecast and projected two 25 basis point rate cuts by year-end, amid conflicting signals about economic growth and uncertainty.
Dollar Rises on Hawkish Inflation Forecast, but Rate Cut Projections Temper Gains
On Wednesday, the dollar index (DXY00) rose 0.25% after the FOMC kept interest rates unchanged but raised its core inflation forecast and projected two 25 basis point rate cuts by year-end, amid conflicting signals about economic growth and uncertainty.
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36% Bias Score
UK Property Sales Surge Before Stamp Duty Rise
The UK property market experienced a 13% monthly and 28% year-on-year sales increase in February 2025 (108,250 transactions), driven by buyers preempting an April 1st stamp duty rise that will increase the average English home tax bill from £2,028 to £4,528; post-deadline, a market slowdown is predi...
UK Property Sales Surge Before Stamp Duty Rise
The UK property market experienced a 13% monthly and 28% year-on-year sales increase in February 2025 (108,250 transactions), driven by buyers preempting an April 1st stamp duty rise that will increase the average English home tax bill from £2,028 to £4,528; post-deadline, a market slowdown is predi...
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40% Bias Score
Record Low Loan Approvals in Russia Amidst Strict Credit Policies
Russian banks approved only 4% of consumer loan applications in February 2025—a record low—while applications increased by 89% year-on-year due to the Central Bank's 21% key rate and strict lending criteria, impacting both consumer and mortgage loans.
Record Low Loan Approvals in Russia Amidst Strict Credit Policies
Russian banks approved only 4% of consumer loan applications in February 2025—a record low—while applications increased by 89% year-on-year due to the Central Bank's 21% key rate and strict lending criteria, impacting both consumer and mortgage loans.
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44% Bias Score
Record High for Gold Futures Amid Trade Tensions
On Thursday, U.S. gold futures hit a record high of $3,065.50 due to increased investor demand for safe-haven assets amid rising global trade tensions sparked by President Trump's new auto tariffs and the expectation of potential rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
Record High for Gold Futures Amid Trade Tensions
On Thursday, U.S. gold futures hit a record high of $3,065.50 due to increased investor demand for safe-haven assets amid rising global trade tensions sparked by President Trump's new auto tariffs and the expectation of potential rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
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32% Bias Score
Australian Property Prices Set to Rise, But at a Slower Pace
Economists forecast Australian property prices to rise in the next five years due to limited supply and strong demand, although growth rates will likely be slower than in the past five years, particularly in Melbourne, where government debt and unemployment are dampening factors; however, Brisbane i...
Australian Property Prices Set to Rise, But at a Slower Pace
Economists forecast Australian property prices to rise in the next five years due to limited supply and strong demand, although growth rates will likely be slower than in the past five years, particularly in Melbourne, where government debt and unemployment are dampening factors; however, Brisbane i...
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44% Bias Score
Bessent's Rate Strategy Drives Bond Market Opportunity
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's focus on lowering the 10-year Treasury yield, through tariffs, drilling, and deregulation, is now the primary driver of interest rate movements, creating an opportunity for bond investors in funds like the Doubleline Yield Opportunities Fund (DLY), which offers an ...
Bessent's Rate Strategy Drives Bond Market Opportunity
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's focus on lowering the 10-year Treasury yield, through tariffs, drilling, and deregulation, is now the primary driver of interest rate movements, creating an opportunity for bond investors in funds like the Doubleline Yield Opportunities Fund (DLY), which offers an ...
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56% Bias Score
U.S. Savings Rate Plunges as Inflation Remains High
The U.S. personal savings rate fell to 4.6% in February, a significant decrease from the average of 5.7% since 2000, coinciding with core PCE inflation meeting the Federal Reserve's higher-than-normal forecast of 2.8% by December, largely due to President Trump's tariffs.
U.S. Savings Rate Plunges as Inflation Remains High
The U.S. personal savings rate fell to 4.6% in February, a significant decrease from the average of 5.7% since 2000, coinciding with core PCE inflation meeting the Federal Reserve's higher-than-normal forecast of 2.8% by December, largely due to President Trump's tariffs.
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40% Bias Score
Widening Bond Yield Spreads: Rising Government Debt and Investor Risks
Global bond markets are experiencing widening yield spreads due to falling short-term rates and rising long-term yields driven by increased government borrowing, exemplified by a projected $17 trillion in 2025 OECD government bond issuance; investors face a risk-reward trade-off.
Widening Bond Yield Spreads: Rising Government Debt and Investor Risks
Global bond markets are experiencing widening yield spreads due to falling short-term rates and rising long-term yields driven by increased government borrowing, exemplified by a projected $17 trillion in 2025 OECD government bond issuance; investors face a risk-reward trade-off.
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40% Bias Score
Dollar Falls on Tariffs and Mixed Economic Data
President Trump's announcement of 25% tariffs on US auto imports, coupled with mixed economic data showing a downward revision in Q4 personal consumption and core PCE price index but an upward revision in Q4 GDP and lower jobless claims, caused the dollar index (DXY00) to fall -0.13% today.
Dollar Falls on Tariffs and Mixed Economic Data
President Trump's announcement of 25% tariffs on US auto imports, coupled with mixed economic data showing a downward revision in Q4 personal consumption and core PCE price index but an upward revision in Q4 GDP and lower jobless claims, caused the dollar index (DXY00) to fall -0.13% today.
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40% Bias Score
Rising Home Equity and Declining Interest Rates Offer Homeowners Financial Advantages
The average homeowner now has $313,000 in equity (up 6% year-over-year), can borrow up to 80%, and benefit from declining interest rates on home equity loans and HELOCs, with potential tax deductions for home improvements.
Rising Home Equity and Declining Interest Rates Offer Homeowners Financial Advantages
The average homeowner now has $313,000 in equity (up 6% year-over-year), can borrow up to 80%, and benefit from declining interest rates on home equity loans and HELOCs, with potential tax deductions for home improvements.
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44% Bias Score
Small Business Earnings Surge in February 2025 Despite Economic Uncertainty
Biz2Credit's February 2025 Small Business Earnings Report shows average monthly earnings rising to $37,100 (a $4,800 increase from January 2025), driven by a steeper decline in expenses ($135,000) than in revenues ($130,200), despite economic headwinds.
Small Business Earnings Surge in February 2025 Despite Economic Uncertainty
Biz2Credit's February 2025 Small Business Earnings Report shows average monthly earnings rising to $37,100 (a $4,800 increase from January 2025), driven by a steeper decline in expenses ($135,000) than in revenues ($130,200), despite economic headwinds.
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36% Bias Score
Australia's Inflation Eases, Raising Hopes for Interest Rate Cuts
Australia's headline inflation eased to 2.4% in February, with the trimmed mean falling to 2.7%, potentially leading to interest rate cuts before or after the upcoming election; falling rental and electricity prices contribute to this trend.
Australia's Inflation Eases, Raising Hopes for Interest Rate Cuts
Australia's headline inflation eased to 2.4% in February, with the trimmed mean falling to 2.7%, potentially leading to interest rate cuts before or after the upcoming election; falling rental and electricity prices contribute to this trend.
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48% Bias Score
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