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Australian Home Prices Surge After Rate Cut
Fueled by a February rate cut, Australian national home prices rose 0.4% in March 2025, reaching a new peak for the year; however, this increase is creating significant challenges for first-home buyers and renters.
Australian Home Prices Surge After Rate Cut
Fueled by a February rate cut, Australian national home prices rose 0.4% in March 2025, reaching a new peak for the year; however, this increase is creating significant challenges for first-home buyers and renters.
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44% Bias Score
Eurozone Growth Forecast Lowered Amidst US Tariff Uncertainty
S&P Global projects that economic uncertainty, including the potential impact of US tariffs on car imports, will reduce Eurozone GDP growth by 0.4% cumulatively between 2025 and 2026; however, fiscal stimulus and increased defense spending could partially offset these negative effects, while the ECB...
Eurozone Growth Forecast Lowered Amidst US Tariff Uncertainty
S&P Global projects that economic uncertainty, including the potential impact of US tariffs on car imports, will reduce Eurozone GDP growth by 0.4% cumulatively between 2025 and 2026; however, fiscal stimulus and increased defense spending could partially offset these negative effects, while the ECB...
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36% Bias Score
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
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
European Bank Stocks Surge on Rising Interest Rates
French and European bank stocks have rallied 20-50% since January 1st, 2024, driven by rising interest rates improving profitability after years of near-zero rates, strong balance sheets, and potential sector consolidation.
European Bank Stocks Surge on Rising Interest Rates
French and European bank stocks have rallied 20-50% since January 1st, 2024, driven by rising interest rates improving profitability after years of near-zero rates, strong balance sheets, and potential sector consolidation.
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44% Bias Score
Rising Borrowing Costs Threaten to Wipe Out UK Budget Headroom
Rising borrowing costs, reaching a three-month high due to Donald Trump's new tariffs, have already eroded £4.2 billion of Rachel Reeves's £9.9 billion fiscal headroom, impacting her Budget plans and causing significant market volatility.
Rising Borrowing Costs Threaten to Wipe Out UK Budget Headroom
Rising borrowing costs, reaching a three-month high due to Donald Trump's new tariffs, have already eroded £4.2 billion of Rachel Reeves's £9.9 billion fiscal headroom, impacting her Budget plans and causing significant market volatility.
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56% 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 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
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
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
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