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Stable Inflation, Potential Rate Cut, and Tariffs Threaten Economic Outlook
US inflation held steady at 2.7% in November, prompting the Federal Reserve to likely cut interest rates for the third time this year on December 18, despite unemployment ticking up to 4.2%. President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs, however, pose a threat to future inflation control.
Stable Inflation, Potential Rate Cut, and Tariffs Threaten Economic Outlook
US inflation held steady at 2.7% in November, prompting the Federal Reserve to likely cut interest rates for the third time this year on December 18, despite unemployment ticking up to 4.2%. President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs, however, pose a threat to future inflation control.
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40% Bias Score
Inflation Data Supports Expected Federal Reserve Rate Cut
The November CPI rose 0.3% month-over-month and 2.7% year-over-year, while core CPI increased 0.3% and 3.3%, respectively, aligning with expectations and paving the way for another Federal Reserve rate cut next week.
Inflation Data Supports Expected Federal Reserve Rate Cut
The November CPI rose 0.3% month-over-month and 2.7% year-over-year, while core CPI increased 0.3% and 3.3%, respectively, aligning with expectations and paving the way for another Federal Reserve rate cut next week.
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40% Bias Score
Bank of Canada Cuts Rates, Signals Slower Pace of Cuts Ahead
The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate by half a percentage point to 3.25 per cent on Wednesday, its fifth cut since June, amid rising economic uncertainty and slowing growth, signaling a potential slowdown in the pace of future rate reductions.
Bank of Canada Cuts Rates, Signals Slower Pace of Cuts Ahead
The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate by half a percentage point to 3.25 per cent on Wednesday, its fifth cut since June, amid rising economic uncertainty and slowing growth, signaling a potential slowdown in the pace of future rate reductions.
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16% Bias Score
Nasdaq Hits Record High Above 20,000 Amid Tech Surge
On Wednesday, strong tech performance, particularly in AI-related stocks, propelled the Nasdaq above 20,000 for the first time, while the S&P 500 rose almost 1%, contrasting with the weak performance of healthcare and other sectors due to proposed drug-cost legislation and a rising 10-year Treasury ...
Nasdaq Hits Record High Above 20,000 Amid Tech Surge
On Wednesday, strong tech performance, particularly in AI-related stocks, propelled the Nasdaq above 20,000 for the first time, while the S&P 500 rose almost 1%, contrasting with the weak performance of healthcare and other sectors due to proposed drug-cost legislation and a rising 10-year Treasury ...
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44% Bias Score
Will HELOCs Remain a Smart Borrowing Option in 2025?
Rising inflation and interest rates in 2022 drove homeowners to utilize their home equity; the average amount was nearly $320,000. In 2025, HELOCs may remain advantageous due to potentially lower interest rates and rising home values, but they come with risks if not handled responsibly.
Will HELOCs Remain a Smart Borrowing Option in 2025?
Rising inflation and interest rates in 2022 drove homeowners to utilize their home equity; the average amount was nearly $320,000. In 2025, HELOCs may remain advantageous due to potentially lower interest rates and rising home values, but they come with risks if not handled responsibly.
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48% Bias Score
Falling Rents Prompt Cautious Approach to Canadian Apartment REITs
Scotiabank analyst Mario Saric advises patience in the apartment REIT market due to falling rents, expecting positive rent growth is needed for improved trading multiples; his top picks for 2025 are IIP and CAR.
Falling Rents Prompt Cautious Approach to Canadian Apartment REITs
Scotiabank analyst Mario Saric advises patience in the apartment REIT market due to falling rents, expecting positive rent growth is needed for improved trading multiples; his top picks for 2025 are IIP and CAR.
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44% Bias Score
ECB to slightly lower interest rates amid economic uncertainty
The European Central Bank is expected to slightly lower interest rates by 25 basis points to 3% on Thursday despite recent positive Eurozone GDP growth and inflation reaching the ECB target of 2.3%, due to concerns about future economic slowdown, political instability in France, and potential US tar...
ECB to slightly lower interest rates amid economic uncertainty
The European Central Bank is expected to slightly lower interest rates by 25 basis points to 3% on Thursday despite recent positive Eurozone GDP growth and inflation reaching the ECB target of 2.3%, due to concerns about future economic slowdown, political instability in France, and potential US tar...
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60% Bias Score
Inflation Data Bolsters Expectations for Fed Rate Cut
November's inflation data matched expectations, increasing the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate cut to 99% on December 18th while inflation remains above the Fed's 2% target. Shelter costs comprised 40% of the November increase; however, smaller monthly increases in rent indices suggest future e...
Inflation Data Bolsters Expectations for Fed Rate Cut
November's inflation data matched expectations, increasing the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate cut to 99% on December 18th while inflation remains above the Fed's 2% target. Shelter costs comprised 40% of the November increase; however, smaller monthly increases in rent indices suggest future e...
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40% Bias Score
"Άνοδος τιμής χρυσού: Γεωπολιτικές εντάσεις και οικονομικές προσδοκίες"
"Η τιμή του χρυσού αυξήθηκε τις τελευταίες δύο ημέρες, φτάνοντας τα 2.737 δολάρια (2.603 ευρώ) ανά ουγγιά, λόγω γεωπολιτικών εντάσεων (πτώση καθεστώτος Assad), αυξημένης ζήτησης για καταφύγιο, ανανεωμένων αγορών από την Κίνα και προσδοκιών για μείωση επιτοκίων από κεντρικές τράπεζες."
"Άνοδος τιμής χρυσού: Γεωπολιτικές εντάσεις και οικονομικές προσδοκίες"
"Η τιμή του χρυσού αυξήθηκε τις τελευταίες δύο ημέρες, φτάνοντας τα 2.737 δολάρια (2.603 ευρώ) ανά ουγγιά, λόγω γεωπολιτικών εντάσεων (πτώση καθεστώτος Assad), αυξημένης ζήτησης για καταφύγιο, ανανεωμένων αγορών από την Κίνα και προσδοκιών για μείωση επιτοκίων από κεντρικές τράπεζες."
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36% Bias Score
Schwab Favors Investment-Grade Corporate Bonds for Income in 2025 Despite Risks
Schwab recommends investment-grade corporate bonds for income investors in 2025 due to attractive 5%+ yields and strong corporate fundamentals, despite high valuations and uncertainty around interest rates and inflation; they advise maintaining bond duration near or below 6.2 years to mitigate inter...
Schwab Favors Investment-Grade Corporate Bonds for Income in 2025 Despite Risks
Schwab recommends investment-grade corporate bonds for income investors in 2025 due to attractive 5%+ yields and strong corporate fundamentals, despite high valuations and uncertainty around interest rates and inflation; they advise maintaining bond duration near or below 6.2 years to mitigate inter...
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40% Bias Score
Will HELOCs Remain a Smart Borrowing Option in 2025?
With average home equity nearing $320,000 and interest rates on HELOCs potentially declining in 2025 while remaining lower than alternatives, HELOCs may remain an attractive borrowing option for homeowners, but risks of default exist if payments are missed.
Will HELOCs Remain a Smart Borrowing Option in 2025?
With average home equity nearing $320,000 and interest rates on HELOCs potentially declining in 2025 while remaining lower than alternatives, HELOCs may remain an attractive borrowing option for homeowners, but risks of default exist if payments are missed.
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44% Bias Score
Barclays Downgrades Homebuilders Amid Interest Rate Concerns
Barclays downgraded four major homebuilders—D.R. Horton, Lennar, PulteGroup, and KB Home—to "equal weight" due to concerns about higher-than-expected interest rates and a potential ceiling in the new construction market, leading to significant stock declines in Q4 2024.
Barclays Downgrades Homebuilders Amid Interest Rate Concerns
Barclays downgraded four major homebuilders—D.R. Horton, Lennar, PulteGroup, and KB Home—to "equal weight" due to concerns about higher-than-expected interest rates and a potential ceiling in the new construction market, leading to significant stock declines in Q4 2024.
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48% Bias Score
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