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European Banks Soar Despite Interest Rate Concerns

European bank stocks have seen a remarkable rise, with a 90% return in three years and an 18% increase in the past two months, driven by rising interest rates and increased profitability; however, future prospects remain uncertain.

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Record Low Housing Listings Fuel Spanish Market Boom

The Spanish housing market in 2024 experienced a surge in sales despite a record low in available homes, primarily due to high demand and limited new construction, with Idealista reporting a 15% drop in listings in the last quarter, compared to a year prior.

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US Stocks Plunge on Fears of Trump Policies Impacting Economy

US stocks plummeted on Friday, with the S&P 500 falling 1.7%—its worst day in two months—after reports revealed that consumer and business anxieties over President Trump's policies are negatively affecting the US economy; this followed several weaker-than-expected reports on the economy, including o...

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RBA Admits Delayed Interest Rate Hikes During 2022 Inflation Surge

Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock admitted the bank was too slow to raise interest rates during the 2022 inflation surge, which peaked at 7.8 percent in December, and that this delay influenced its recent decision to cut rates, the first such reduction in over four years. The RBA's ...

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WA Business Collapses Surge 24% in 2024

Over 1200 Western Australian businesses collapsed in 2024, a 24% increase, largely impacting construction and hospitality due to tightened consumer spending from rising interest rates and post-COVID cost inflation; the situation is expected to worsen before improving.

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3 Smart Home Equity Borrowing Moves Before the March Fed Meeting

Facing economic uncertainty, homeowners considering home equity loans or HELOCs should determine their borrowing needs, explore loan options, and monitor daily interest rates before the March 18th Federal Reserve meeting to secure the most favorable terms, choosing fixed-rate loans over variable-rat...

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High-Yield CDs Outperform Savings Accounts in 2026

A $5,000 CD can earn $162.25 (9 months at 4.35% APY), $220.00 (12 months at 4.40% APY), or $315.22 (18 months at 4.16% APY) by 2026, significantly outperforming a savings account with returns of $15.37, $20.50, and $30.78 respectively for the same durations. Early withdrawal penalties apply.

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RBA Cuts Rates Amidst Full Employment Uncertainty

The Reserve Bank of Australia unexpectedly cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 4.35 percent last week, despite maintaining them at that level for 15 months, due to uncertainty about the impact of near full employment on inflation. This has caused confusion within the markets.

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Canadian Mortgage Renewals: 2025 Rate Shock and Strategies

The 2025 Canadian mortgage renewal wave, impacting 60 percent of outstanding mortgages by year-end 2026, will see 40 percent of borrowers facing higher interest rates due to the 300-400 basis point increase since 2020 pandemic-era lows, prompting borrowers to shop around six months ahead of their ma...

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Global Economic Data and Earnings to Shape Market Trends This Week

The week of February 24th-28th brings a flurry of economic data releases, including U.S. GDP and inflation figures, alongside corporate earnings reports from major companies like Home Depot and Nvidia, offering insights into global economic health and inflation pressures.

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U.S. Home Sales Fall in January Amid High Mortgage Rates

January's U.S. pre-owned home sales fell 4.9% to 4.08 million units, a decline attributed to high mortgage rates around 7% and a median home price of $396,900; however, unsold homes increased to 1.18 million units.

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ECB Reports Record €7.944 Billion Loss in 2024

The European Central Bank (ECB) reported a record €7.944 billion loss in 2024 due to rising interest expenses exceeding interest income from assets acquired under previous stimulus programs, exceeding its financial risk reserve and resulting in no profit distribution to national central banks.

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