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Record Low Loan Approvals in Russia Amidst Strict Credit Policies
Russian banks approved only 4% of consumer loan applications in February 2025—a record low—while applications increased by 89% year-on-year due to the Central Bank's 21% key rate and strict lending criteria, impacting both consumer and mortgage loans.
Record Low Loan Approvals in Russia Amidst Strict Credit Policies
Russian banks approved only 4% of consumer loan applications in February 2025—a record low—while applications increased by 89% year-on-year due to the Central Bank's 21% key rate and strict lending criteria, impacting both consumer and mortgage loans.
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44% Bias Score
Dollar Falls on Tariffs and Mixed Economic Data
President Trump's announcement of 25% tariffs on US auto imports, coupled with mixed economic data showing a downward revision in Q4 personal consumption and core PCE price index but an upward revision in Q4 GDP and lower jobless claims, caused the dollar index (DXY00) to fall -0.13% today.
Dollar Falls on Tariffs and Mixed Economic Data
President Trump's announcement of 25% tariffs on US auto imports, coupled with mixed economic data showing a downward revision in Q4 personal consumption and core PCE price index but an upward revision in Q4 GDP and lower jobless claims, caused the dollar index (DXY00) to fall -0.13% today.
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40% Bias Score
Rising Home Equity and Declining Interest Rates Offer Homeowners Financial Advantages
The average homeowner now has $313,000 in equity (up 6% year-over-year), can borrow up to 80%, and benefit from declining interest rates on home equity loans and HELOCs, with potential tax deductions for home improvements.
Rising Home Equity and Declining Interest Rates Offer Homeowners Financial Advantages
The average homeowner now has $313,000 in equity (up 6% year-over-year), can borrow up to 80%, and benefit from declining interest rates on home equity loans and HELOCs, with potential tax deductions for home improvements.
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44% Bias Score
Small Business Earnings Surge in February 2025 Despite Economic Uncertainty
Biz2Credit's February 2025 Small Business Earnings Report shows average monthly earnings rising to $37,100 (a $4,800 increase from January 2025), driven by a steeper decline in expenses ($135,000) than in revenues ($130,200), despite economic headwinds.
Small Business Earnings Surge in February 2025 Despite Economic Uncertainty
Biz2Credit's February 2025 Small Business Earnings Report shows average monthly earnings rising to $37,100 (a $4,800 increase from January 2025), driven by a steeper decline in expenses ($135,000) than in revenues ($130,200), despite economic headwinds.
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36% Bias Score
UK Spring Statement: Reduced Benefits, Rising Costs, and Inflation
The UK Spring Statement outlines a reduced Universal Credit increase to £106 weekly by 2029-30 for single claimants over 25, a halved health component at £50 for new claimants in 2026-27, a minimum wage rise to £12.21 per hour from April 1st, and an inflation projection of 3.2% this year.
UK Spring Statement: Reduced Benefits, Rising Costs, and Inflation
The UK Spring Statement outlines a reduced Universal Credit increase to £106 weekly by 2029-30 for single claimants over 25, a halved health component at £50 for new claimants in 2026-27, a minimum wage rise to £12.21 per hour from April 1st, and an inflation projection of 3.2% this year.
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52% Bias Score
Israeli Stock Market Rallies Amidst Bond Market Decline, Highlighting Economic Concerns
Israel's stock market experienced a temporary rally, while the bond market showed continued declines, highlighting concerns over the government's handling of economic issues such as rising housing prices and the cost of living crisis.
Israeli Stock Market Rallies Amidst Bond Market Decline, Highlighting Economic Concerns
Israel's stock market experienced a temporary rally, while the bond market showed continued declines, highlighting concerns over the government's handling of economic issues such as rising housing prices and the cost of living crisis.
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64% Bias Score
Record High for Gold Futures Amid Trade Tensions
On Thursday, U.S. gold futures hit a record high of $3,065.50 due to increased investor demand for safe-haven assets amid rising global trade tensions sparked by President Trump's new auto tariffs and the expectation of potential rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
Record High for Gold Futures Amid Trade Tensions
On Thursday, U.S. gold futures hit a record high of $3,065.50 due to increased investor demand for safe-haven assets amid rising global trade tensions sparked by President Trump's new auto tariffs and the expectation of potential rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
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32% Bias Score
Widening Bond Yield Spreads: Rising Government Debt and Investor Risks
Global bond markets are experiencing widening yield spreads due to falling short-term rates and rising long-term yields driven by increased government borrowing, exemplified by a projected $17 trillion in 2025 OECD government bond issuance; investors face a risk-reward trade-off.
Widening Bond Yield Spreads: Rising Government Debt and Investor Risks
Global bond markets are experiencing widening yield spreads due to falling short-term rates and rising long-term yields driven by increased government borrowing, exemplified by a projected $17 trillion in 2025 OECD government bond issuance; investors face a risk-reward trade-off.
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40% Bias Score
Australian Property Prices Set to Rise, But at a Slower Pace
Economists forecast Australian property prices to rise in the next five years due to limited supply and strong demand, although growth rates will likely be slower than in the past five years, particularly in Melbourne, where government debt and unemployment are dampening factors; however, Brisbane i...
Australian Property Prices Set to Rise, But at a Slower Pace
Economists forecast Australian property prices to rise in the next five years due to limited supply and strong demand, although growth rates will likely be slower than in the past five years, particularly in Melbourne, where government debt and unemployment are dampening factors; however, Brisbane i...
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44% Bias Score
Bessent's Rate Strategy Drives Bond Market Opportunity
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's focus on lowering the 10-year Treasury yield, through tariffs, drilling, and deregulation, is now the primary driver of interest rate movements, creating an opportunity for bond investors in funds like the Doubleline Yield Opportunities Fund (DLY), which offers an ...
Bessent's Rate Strategy Drives Bond Market Opportunity
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's focus on lowering the 10-year Treasury yield, through tariffs, drilling, and deregulation, is now the primary driver of interest rate movements, creating an opportunity for bond investors in funds like the Doubleline Yield Opportunities Fund (DLY), which offers an ...
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56% Bias Score
Australia's Inflation Eases, Raising Hopes for Interest Rate Cuts
Australia's headline inflation eased to 2.4% in February, with the trimmed mean falling to 2.7%, potentially leading to interest rate cuts before or after the upcoming election; falling rental and electricity prices contribute to this trend.
Australia's Inflation Eases, Raising Hopes for Interest Rate Cuts
Australia's headline inflation eased to 2.4% in February, with the trimmed mean falling to 2.7%, potentially leading to interest rate cuts before or after the upcoming election; falling rental and electricity prices contribute to this trend.
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48% Bias Score
Australia's Budget Forecasts Return to Deficit Amidst Global Uncertainty
Australia's 2024-25 budget projects a return to deficit, forecasting $42 billion and $36 billion shortfalls in the next two years, respectively, due to global economic uncertainty stemming from factors such as Trump's tariffs and slowing growth in major economies; the cumulative deficit over five ye...
Australia's Budget Forecasts Return to Deficit Amidst Global Uncertainty
Australia's 2024-25 budget projects a return to deficit, forecasting $42 billion and $36 billion shortfalls in the next two years, respectively, due to global economic uncertainty stemming from factors such as Trump's tariffs and slowing growth in major economies; the cumulative deficit over five ye...
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40% Bias Score
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