Trump Re-election: Market Reaction Muted Compared to 2016
Following Donald Trump's 2024 re-election, the US dollar strengthened and Treasury yields rose slightly, similar to 2016, but the effect was less pronounced; unlike 2016, the current restrictive monetary policy and proposed deflationary measures suggest a potentially less robust market performance.
Trump Re-election: Market Reaction Muted Compared to 2016
Following Donald Trump's 2024 re-election, the US dollar strengthened and Treasury yields rose slightly, similar to 2016, but the effect was less pronounced; unlike 2016, the current restrictive monetary policy and proposed deflationary measures suggest a potentially less robust market performance.
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36% Bias Score
UK House Prices Surge Despite High Interest Rates
UK house prices saw a surprising 3.7% annual growth in November 2024, the fastest rate in almost two years, reaching £268,144 on average despite high interest rates and stretched affordability, driven by a strong labor market and high mortgage approvals.
UK House Prices Surge Despite High Interest Rates
UK house prices saw a surprising 3.7% annual growth in November 2024, the fastest rate in almost two years, reaching £268,144 on average despite high interest rates and stretched affordability, driven by a strong labor market and high mortgage approvals.
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36% Bias Score
Dollar Falls 0.70% on Bessent Nomination, Weak Economic Data
The dollar index fell 0.70% on Monday due to the nomination of Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, weaker-than-expected economic data, and a record high S&P 500; the Euro rose 0.84%, while the Yen fell 0.44%, and precious metals declined sharply.
Dollar Falls 0.70% on Bessent Nomination, Weak Economic Data
The dollar index fell 0.70% on Monday due to the nomination of Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, weaker-than-expected economic data, and a record high S&P 500; the Euro rose 0.84%, while the Yen fell 0.44%, and precious metals declined sharply.
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36% Bias Score
Inflation in Deutschland steigt auf 2,2 Prozent
Die Inflationsrate in Deutschland steigt im November auf 2,2 Prozent, getrieben von steigenden Preisen für Dienstleistungen und Lebensmittel, während Energiepreise sinken. Die EZB sieht die jüngsten Lohnverhandlungen positiv, sieht aber nur begrenzten Spielraum für Zinssenkungen.
Inflation in Deutschland steigt auf 2,2 Prozent
Die Inflationsrate in Deutschland steigt im November auf 2,2 Prozent, getrieben von steigenden Preisen für Dienstleistungen und Lebensmittel, während Energiepreise sinken. Die EZB sieht die jüngsten Lohnverhandlungen positiv, sieht aber nur begrenzten Spielraum für Zinssenkungen.
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32% Bias Score
High Mortgage Rates Persist, Impacting Homebuyers
This article analyzes the factors driving persistently high mortgage rates in the US and their potential impact on homebuyers and the broader economy.
High Mortgage Rates Persist, Impacting Homebuyers
This article analyzes the factors driving persistently high mortgage rates in the US and their potential impact on homebuyers and the broader economy.
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48% Bias Score
UK Government Borrowing Hits Second Highest October Record
UK government borrowing rose to £17.4bn in October, exceeding predictions and marking the second highest October figure since records began. Higher interest rates, increased spending, and public sector pay rises contributed to the rise.
UK Government Borrowing Hits Second Highest October Record
UK government borrowing rose to £17.4bn in October, exceeding predictions and marking the second highest October figure since records began. Higher interest rates, increased spending, and public sector pay rises contributed to the rise.
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28% Bias Score
Russia Central Bank Expected to Hike Key Interest Rate to 23%
Russia's Sberbank expects the Central Bank to raise its key interest rate to 23% this month to fight inflation, impacting lenders like VTB which reduced its 2025 profit forecast to $3.77 billion from $5.18 billion due to reduced lending.
Russia Central Bank Expected to Hike Key Interest Rate to 23%
Russia's Sberbank expects the Central Bank to raise its key interest rate to 23% this month to fight inflation, impacting lenders like VTB which reduced its 2025 profit forecast to $3.77 billion from $5.18 billion due to reduced lending.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs Threaten Global Economic Stability
Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on all imports from Mexico and Canada and an additional 10% on Chinese goods starting January 2025, potentially leading to global stagflation and forcing central banks to choose between combating inflation or recession.
Trump's Tariffs Threaten Global Economic Stability
Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on all imports from Mexico and Canada and an additional 10% on Chinese goods starting January 2025, potentially leading to global stagflation and forcing central banks to choose between combating inflation or recession.
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44% Bias Score
DAV Recommends Stable 1% Interest Rate for German Life Insurance in 2026
The German Actuarial Association recommends maintaining the maximum calculation interest rate for life insurance at 1% in 2026, ending years of decline and signaling improved returns for both insurers and customers, based on stable economic projections.
DAV Recommends Stable 1% Interest Rate for German Life Insurance in 2026
The German Actuarial Association recommends maintaining the maximum calculation interest rate for life insurance at 1% in 2026, ending years of decline and signaling improved returns for both insurers and customers, based on stable economic projections.
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40% Bias Score
German Inflation Rises to 2.0% in October
Germany's inflation rose to 2.0% in October from 1.6% in September, driven by higher food and service prices, despite falling energy costs; the Bundesbank expects temporarily higher inflation in 2024.
German Inflation Rises to 2.0% in October
Germany's inflation rose to 2.0% in October from 1.6% in September, driven by higher food and service prices, despite falling energy costs; the Bundesbank expects temporarily higher inflation in 2024.
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32% Bias Score
Trump-Powell Economic Clash Looms in 2025
Potential conflict between President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in 2025 due to differing economic policies and views on inflation and interest rates.
Trump-Powell Economic Clash Looms in 2025
Potential conflict between President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in 2025 due to differing economic policies and views on inflation and interest rates.
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36% Bias Score
Targobank Tagesgeld: Interest Rates and Conditions
An analysis of the Targobank Tagesgeld account, including interest rates, conditions, advantages, and disadvantages.
Targobank Tagesgeld: Interest Rates and Conditions
An analysis of the Targobank Tagesgeld account, including interest rates, conditions, advantages, and disadvantages.
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24% Bias Score