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Bank of England Warns Against Rate Cuts Despite High Unemployment
The Bank of England's chief economist warned against expecting further interest rate cuts despite a four-year high in unemployment and over 100,000 job losses in the last three months, citing concerns about persistent inflation above the target rate and potential echoes of past inflation crises.
Bank of England Warns Against Rate Cuts Despite High Unemployment
The Bank of England's chief economist warned against expecting further interest rate cuts despite a four-year high in unemployment and over 100,000 job losses in the last three months, citing concerns about persistent inflation above the target rate and potential echoes of past inflation crises.
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40% Bias Score
U.S. Economy Contracts Amidst Stagflation and Tariff Uncertainty
The U.S. economy contracted by -0.3% in Q1 2024, exceeding expectations, due to weak consumer spending (1.2% contribution) and a significant negative impact from imports (-5%). Rising unemployment (4.2%) and inflation (2.4%) persist despite recent U.S.-China tariff reductions, creating uncertainty f...
U.S. Economy Contracts Amidst Stagflation and Tariff Uncertainty
The U.S. economy contracted by -0.3% in Q1 2024, exceeding expectations, due to weak consumer spending (1.2% contribution) and a significant negative impact from imports (-5%). Rising unemployment (4.2%) and inflation (2.4%) persist despite recent U.S.-China tariff reductions, creating uncertainty f...
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40% Bias Score
Euribor Rises to 2.107% on May 13, 2025, Affecting 4.1 Million Spanish Mortgages
The daily Euribor rate rose to 2.107% on May 13th, 2025, increasing mortgage payments for approximately 4.1 million Spanish families, while the monthly average is 2.050%, reflecting a downward trend compared to previous months.
Euribor Rises to 2.107% on May 13, 2025, Affecting 4.1 Million Spanish Mortgages
The daily Euribor rate rose to 2.107% on May 13th, 2025, increasing mortgage payments for approximately 4.1 million Spanish families, while the monthly average is 2.050%, reflecting a downward trend compared to previous months.
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20% Bias Score
Inflation Data to Impact HELOC Interest Rates
The upcoming April inflation data release on May 13th will likely influence Federal Reserve decisions on interest rates, potentially affecting HELOC rates, currently at 7.99% for eligible borrowers, which have been decreasing since September 2024.
Inflation Data to Impact HELOC Interest Rates
The upcoming April inflation data release on May 13th will likely influence Federal Reserve decisions on interest rates, potentially affecting HELOC rates, currently at 7.99% for eligible borrowers, which have been decreasing since September 2024.
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44% Bias Score
Low HELOC Interest Rates Make 2025 Favorable for Home Equity Borrowing
In 2025, Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) offer an average interest rate under 8%, down two percentage points since September 2024, making them a potentially cheaper borrowing option than personal loans or credit cards; however, using a HELOC requires careful consideration due to the home servin...
Low HELOC Interest Rates Make 2025 Favorable for Home Equity Borrowing
In 2025, Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) offer an average interest rate under 8%, down two percentage points since September 2024, making them a potentially cheaper borrowing option than personal loans or credit cards; however, using a HELOC requires careful consideration due to the home servin...
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48% Bias Score
Mortgage Rates Plunge to Lowest Point Since September 2022
Barclays and Santander cut mortgage rates, causing the average two-year fixed rate to fall to its lowest since September 2022, benefiting borrowers and those remortgaging, although rising swap rates may slow the decline.
Mortgage Rates Plunge to Lowest Point Since September 2022
Barclays and Santander cut mortgage rates, causing the average two-year fixed rate to fall to its lowest since September 2022, benefiting borrowers and those remortgaging, although rising swap rates may slow the decline.
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36% Bias Score
US Trade War Impacts Canadian Economy, Unemployment Rises
The US trade war has caused Canada's unemployment rate to surge to 6.9 percent in April, impacting various sectors; however, the Canadian dollar has strengthened slightly against the US dollar, and stock markets have shown recovery.
US Trade War Impacts Canadian Economy, Unemployment Rises
The US trade war has caused Canada's unemployment rate to surge to 6.9 percent in April, impacting various sectors; however, the Canadian dollar has strengthened slightly against the US dollar, and stock markets have shown recovery.
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44% Bias Score
U.S. Stock Futures Fall Ahead of Key Inflation Data
U.S. stock futures fell on Tuesday despite a recent trade truce between the U.S. and China, as investors await crucial inflation data that could impact the Federal Reserve's rate cut decisions; economists predict a 0.3% monthly rise in April's CPI.
U.S. Stock Futures Fall Ahead of Key Inflation Data
U.S. stock futures fell on Tuesday despite a recent trade truce between the U.S. and China, as investors await crucial inflation data that could impact the Federal Reserve's rate cut decisions; economists predict a 0.3% monthly rise in April's CPI.
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48% Bias Score
UK Job Market Weakens Amidst Falling Payrolls and Vacancies
The UK job market weakened in early 2025, with payrolls falling by 47,000 in March and an estimated 33,000 in April, and job vacancies dropping by 42,000 to 761,000 (Feb-Apr). Unemployment rose to 4.5%, while wage growth, at 5.6%, remains a concern for the Bank of England.
UK Job Market Weakens Amidst Falling Payrolls and Vacancies
The UK job market weakened in early 2025, with payrolls falling by 47,000 in March and an estimated 33,000 in April, and job vacancies dropping by 42,000 to 761,000 (Feb-Apr). Unemployment rose to 4.5%, while wage growth, at 5.6%, remains a concern for the Bank of England.
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40% Bias Score
Low HELOC Interest Rates: A Cost-Effective but Risky Borrowing Option
In May 2025, HELOC interest rates average under 8%, down 2% since September, making them a potentially inexpensive borrowing option for homeowners with substantial equity, but variable rates and potential foreclosure risk demand careful consideration.
Low HELOC Interest Rates: A Cost-Effective but Risky Borrowing Option
In May 2025, HELOC interest rates average under 8%, down 2% since September, making them a potentially inexpensive borrowing option for homeowners with substantial equity, but variable rates and potential foreclosure risk demand careful consideration.
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44% Bias Score
Fed Holds Rates Amidst Global Trade War Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve is holding interest rates steady despite rising inflation and a global trend of rate cuts due to the trade war, creating a significant policy divergence; this decision is based on positive current U.S. economic data but risks falling behind if a slowdown is sharper than predicted...
Fed Holds Rates Amidst Global Trade War Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve is holding interest rates steady despite rising inflation and a global trend of rate cuts due to the trade war, creating a significant policy divergence; this decision is based on positive current U.S. economic data but risks falling behind if a slowdown is sharper than predicted...
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48% Bias Score
Asia Markets Mixed on Trade Deal Hopes
Asian-Pacific markets showed mixed results following a US-UK trade deal and upcoming US-China trade talks; Tokyo rose 1.6%, while Shanghai fell 0.2%; China's April exports surged 8.1% year-on-year, exceeding expectations, but exports to the US plummeted over 21%.
Asia Markets Mixed on Trade Deal Hopes
Asian-Pacific markets showed mixed results following a US-UK trade deal and upcoming US-China trade talks; Tokyo rose 1.6%, while Shanghai fell 0.2%; China's April exports surged 8.1% year-on-year, exceeding expectations, but exports to the US plummeted over 21%.
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44% Bias Score
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