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US Jobless Claims Rise, Construction Spending Falls, Economy Shrinks
Initial jobless claims in the US surged to 241,000 last week, exceeding forecasts, while construction spending fell 0.5% in March; the US economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.3% in Q1 2024, prompting President Trump to call for patience.
US Jobless Claims Rise, Construction Spending Falls, Economy Shrinks
Initial jobless claims in the US surged to 241,000 last week, exceeding forecasts, while construction spending fell 0.5% in March; the US economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.3% in Q1 2024, prompting President Trump to call for patience.
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40% Bias Score
Dollar Rises on Hawkish Fed Expectations Despite Weak US Economic Data
The US dollar index (DXY00) rose 0.24% on Wednesday due to increased liquidity demand from a stock market slump and hawkish Fed policy expectations after stronger-than-expected core PCE price index data; however, weaker-than-expected US economic growth and employment data limited gains.
Dollar Rises on Hawkish Fed Expectations Despite Weak US Economic Data
The US dollar index (DXY00) rose 0.24% on Wednesday due to increased liquidity demand from a stock market slump and hawkish Fed policy expectations after stronger-than-expected core PCE price index data; however, weaker-than-expected US economic growth and employment data limited gains.
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32% Bias Score
FOMC to Maintain Interest Rates, but June Cut Likely Amidst Tariff Uncertainty
The Federal Open Market Committee will announce interest rates on May 7, with markets expecting rates to remain at 4.25%-4.5%, but anticipating a potential cut in June due to economic uncertainty from tariffs, despite robust job growth and inflation above the target.
FOMC to Maintain Interest Rates, but June Cut Likely Amidst Tariff Uncertainty
The Federal Open Market Committee will announce interest rates on May 7, with markets expecting rates to remain at 4.25%-4.5%, but anticipating a potential cut in June due to economic uncertainty from tariffs, despite robust job growth and inflation above the target.
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36% Bias Score
HELOC Rates Remain Low at 7.95%
As of this week, the average HELOC interest rate is 7.95%, a slight increase from last week but still near its 18-month low, making it currently the cheapest borrowing option for homeowners; several factors influence this rate.
HELOC Rates Remain Low at 7.95%
As of this week, the average HELOC interest rate is 7.95%, a slight increase from last week but still near its 18-month low, making it currently the cheapest borrowing option for homeowners; several factors influence this rate.
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44% Bias Score
Fed's May Meeting: Crucial Impact on CD Rates
The Federal Reserve's upcoming May meeting will significantly impact CD rates, with experts predicting a potential rate pause or future cuts affecting savers' decisions to lock in current high rates or wait for the meeting's outcome.
Fed's May Meeting: Crucial Impact on CD Rates
The Federal Reserve's upcoming May meeting will significantly impact CD rates, with experts predicting a potential rate pause or future cuts affecting savers' decisions to lock in current high rates or wait for the meeting's outcome.
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36% Bias Score
Australia's Inflation Eases, Rate Cuts Expected
Australia's underlying inflation rate has fallen to 2.9 percent, meeting the Reserve Bank's target for the first time since late 2021, prompting expectations of further interest rate cuts to stimulate the economy amid global uncertainties.
Australia's Inflation Eases, Rate Cuts Expected
Australia's underlying inflation rate has fallen to 2.9 percent, meeting the Reserve Bank's target for the first time since late 2021, prompting expectations of further interest rate cuts to stimulate the economy amid global uncertainties.
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40% Bias Score
Canada's Housing Crisis: Ultralow Interest Rates and the Post-2008 Shift
Following the 2008 financial crisis, the Bank of Canada's ultralow interest rate policy, unlike the U.S., fueled speculative investment in Canada's housing market, exceeding supply and causing a sustained affordability crisis, marked by a home price-to-income ratio exceeding nine since 2008.
Canada's Housing Crisis: Ultralow Interest Rates and the Post-2008 Shift
Following the 2008 financial crisis, the Bank of Canada's ultralow interest rate policy, unlike the U.S., fueled speculative investment in Canada's housing market, exceeding supply and causing a sustained affordability crisis, marked by a home price-to-income ratio exceeding nine since 2008.
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48% Bias Score
BOJ Cuts Growth Forecast Amidst U.S. Tariff Concerns
The Bank of Japan lowered its economic growth projection for fiscal year 2024 to 0.5 percent from 1.1 percent due to concerns about U.S. tariffs negatively impacting global growth and corporate profits in Japan; the central bank also revised down its inflation projections and extended its timeline f...
BOJ Cuts Growth Forecast Amidst U.S. Tariff Concerns
The Bank of Japan lowered its economic growth projection for fiscal year 2024 to 0.5 percent from 1.1 percent due to concerns about U.S. tariffs negatively impacting global growth and corporate profits in Japan; the central bank also revised down its inflation projections and extended its timeline f...
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24% Bias Score
Tech Giants' Strong Earnings Boost Wall Street Amid Economic Uncertainty
Microsoft and Meta's unexpectedly strong first-quarter earnings fueled a surge on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq experiencing significant gains despite economic uncertainty and mixed signals.
Tech Giants' Strong Earnings Boost Wall Street Amid Economic Uncertainty
Microsoft and Meta's unexpectedly strong first-quarter earnings fueled a surge on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq experiencing significant gains despite economic uncertainty and mixed signals.
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44% Bias Score
Colombia Cuts Interest Rate to 9.25% Amidst Inflation and Growth Concerns
Colombia's Banco de la República lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 9.25% on July 19, 2024, a decision reflecting a compromise between controlling inflation (currently at 5.1%) and supporting economic growth projected at 2.5% for Q1 2024, despite concerns about global economic...
Colombia Cuts Interest Rate to 9.25% Amidst Inflation and Growth Concerns
Colombia's Banco de la República lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 9.25% on July 19, 2024, a decision reflecting a compromise between controlling inflation (currently at 5.1%) and supporting economic growth projected at 2.5% for Q1 2024, despite concerns about global economic...
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40% Bias Score
Marginal Rise in Australian Home Values Amidst Affordability Concerns
Australia's national home values increased by 0.3 percent in April, reaching a record high according to Cotality, despite affordability concerns and low consumer sentiment offsetting increased demand and low supply following February's Reserve Bank rate cut; Sydney and Melbourne experienced 0.2 perc...
Marginal Rise in Australian Home Values Amidst Affordability Concerns
Australia's national home values increased by 0.3 percent in April, reaching a record high according to Cotality, despite affordability concerns and low consumer sentiment offsetting increased demand and low supply following February's Reserve Bank rate cut; Sydney and Melbourne experienced 0.2 perc...
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40% Bias Score
Bafin Lowers Capital Buffer for German Residential Mortgages
Germany's Bafin lowered the capital buffer for residential real estate loans from 2 percent to 1 percent due to a cooling housing market, potentially leading to lower mortgage rates for consumers; however, economic uncertainties persist.
Bafin Lowers Capital Buffer for German Residential Mortgages
Germany's Bafin lowered the capital buffer for residential real estate loans from 2 percent to 1 percent due to a cooling housing market, potentially leading to lower mortgage rates for consumers; however, economic uncertainties persist.
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36% Bias Score
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