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CD Rates Dip Following Fed Rate Cuts: Strategies for Maximizing Returns

The average 12-month CD yield is 1.83%, down slightly from 1.86% a year ago, while top yields are around 4%; this reflects the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate adjustments. Experts recommend choosing CD terms based on individual financial goals and the need to access funds, suggesting strategi...

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Five Key Developments Shaping Turkey's 2024 Economy

Turkey's 2024 economy was shaped by a 50% interest rate hike in March to counter pre-election currency volatility; the impact of millions of Syrian refugees; a single asgari ücret (minimum wage) increase; and the insufficient outcome of the COP29 climate summit.

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Christmas Spending Surge to Influence RBA Interest Rate Decision

Projected \$3.7bn Christmas and Boxing Day spending surge in Australia may influence the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) February interest rate decision, as the central bank weighs economic growth against inflation risks, amid warnings from the International Monetary Fund against pre-election spen...

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US Stocks Rise After Shutdown Averted, Inflation Eases Concerns

U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday following Congress's passage of a spending bill that averted a government shutdown and a positive inflation report that reduced concerns about interest rate hikes; the Dow E-minis rose 0.07%, the S&P 500 E-minis rose 0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 E-minis rose 0.45...

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UK Economy Stagnates: Zero Growth in Q3 2024

Revised UK economic figures show zero growth between July and September 2024, down from an initial estimate of 0.1%, prompting concerns about the government's economic strategy and impacting business and consumer confidence.

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Canada's October Economic Growth Exceeds Expectations, but November Contraction Looms

Canada's economy unexpectedly grew by 0.3 percent in October due to increased oil and gas extraction and manufacturing, but November likely saw a 0.1 percent contraction, potentially affecting the Bank of Canada's growth projections for the fourth quarter.

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Home Equity Loans: A More Affordable Borrowing Option

Currently, home equity loans offer an average interest rate of 8.4%, significantly lower than credit cards (over 23%) and personal loans (over 12%), leading to substantial savings for borrowers; a $50,000 10-year home equity loan at 8% results in approximately $14,000 less in interest than a compara...

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Dollar Rises on Slower Fed Rate Cut Expectations

On Tuesday, the U.S. dollar rose 0.14% to 108.24 on the index due to market expectations of slower U.S. interest rate cuts compared to other global central banks, reflecting anticipated economic growth under President-elect Trump and less aggressive Fed rate cuts, with the 10-year Treasury yield hit...

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Gold Prices Steady Amidst Economic Uncertainty

Spot gold rose 0.1% to $2,616.88 per ounce on Tuesday, driven by low liquidity and anticipation of the Fed's interest rate decisions and President-elect Trump's policies; gold had a stellar 2024, gaining 27%.

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Fed Holds Steady on Rates in January, More Cuts Expected in 2025

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% on December 18, 2024, but a January 29, 2025 rate cut is unlikely due to elevated inflation (November CPI at 2.7%, core CPI at 3.3%) and low unemployment; however, further cuts are likely in 2025.

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Russian Mortgage Market Collapses Amidst High Interest Rates and Stricter Lending

The end of a popular subsidized mortgage program in Russia, coupled with stricter family and IT mortgage terms and record-high interest rates, caused a significant decrease in mortgage issuance and home sales in 2024; high interest rates are expected to persist into 2025, further impacting the marke...

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UK Economy Stagnates, Raising Recession Fears

Britain's economy showed zero growth in the third quarter of 2024, according to the Office for National Statistics, raising concerns about a potential recession under the new Labour government, while business confidence is at its lowest point of 2024, and household savings are being depleted.

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