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Fed Admits Inflation Misjudgment, Trump's Tariffs Add to Economic Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve admits to misjudging the inflation crisis in 2021, delaying its response until 2022 when it launched aggressive rate hikes. This mistake, coupled with President Trump's tariffs that may worsen stagflation, necessitates a revised policy framework that focuses on improving communic...
Fed Admits Inflation Misjudgment, Trump's Tariffs Add to Economic Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve admits to misjudging the inflation crisis in 2021, delaying its response until 2022 when it launched aggressive rate hikes. This mistake, coupled with President Trump's tariffs that may worsen stagflation, necessitates a revised policy framework that focuses on improving communic...
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56% Bias Score
Mixed Asian Equities: Tariff Impact Varies Across Markets
Asian markets showed mixed results; Malaysia and Japan rose despite a 25% US tariff on imported cars, while South Korea and Taiwan fell over 1%; Hong Kong and China opened lower, then improved; strong corporate earnings and trade talks offered support.
Mixed Asian Equities: Tariff Impact Varies Across Markets
Asian markets showed mixed results; Malaysia and Japan rose despite a 25% US tariff on imported cars, while South Korea and Taiwan fell over 1%; Hong Kong and China opened lower, then improved; strong corporate earnings and trade talks offered support.
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40% Bias Score
ECB Faces Uncertainty Amidst Tariffs and Defense Spending
Facing uncertainty from US tariffs and increased defense spending, the European Central Bank (ECB) must decide whether to continue lowering interest rates or pause, amid diverging opinions among its members; new tariffs could increase inflation by 0.5%.
ECB Faces Uncertainty Amidst Tariffs and Defense Spending
Facing uncertainty from US tariffs and increased defense spending, the European Central Bank (ECB) must decide whether to continue lowering interest rates or pause, amid diverging opinions among its members; new tariffs could increase inflation by 0.5%.
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40% Bias Score
Currency Devaluation and the Rise of CBDCs: A Systemic Risk
Since 1971, the US dollar has lost 98.8% of its value against gold, while the Spanish peseta/euro lost 99.5%; this devaluation, exceeding that of the US dollar despite ECB efforts, reflects a global trend of fiat currency devaluation exacerbated by the rise of CBDCs.
Currency Devaluation and the Rise of CBDCs: A Systemic Risk
Since 1971, the US dollar has lost 98.8% of its value against gold, while the Spanish peseta/euro lost 99.5%; this devaluation, exceeding that of the US dollar despite ECB efforts, reflects a global trend of fiat currency devaluation exacerbated by the rise of CBDCs.
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60% Bias Score
Trump's Dollar Policy: Uncertainty and Euro's Potential Rise
Donald Trump's fluctuating approach to the dollar's value is creating global economic uncertainty, potentially benefiting the Euro but requiring the EU to address internal challenges to solidify the Euro's international role.
Trump's Dollar Policy: Uncertainty and Euro's Potential Rise
Donald Trump's fluctuating approach to the dollar's value is creating global economic uncertainty, potentially benefiting the Euro but requiring the EU to address internal challenges to solidify the Euro's international role.
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36% Bias Score
Banque de France Reports Record €7.7 Billion Loss for 2024
The Banque de France announced a record net loss of €7.7 billion for 2024, primarily due to the ECB's interest rate policies responding to the Covid-19 pandemic and the Ukraine war, partially offset by reserves; the German central bank also reported a record loss.
Banque de France Reports Record €7.7 Billion Loss for 2024
The Banque de France announced a record net loss of €7.7 billion for 2024, primarily due to the ECB's interest rate policies responding to the Covid-19 pandemic and the Ukraine war, partially offset by reserves; the German central bank also reported a record loss.
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44% Bias Score
European Bank Stocks Surge on Rising Interest Rates
French and European bank stocks have rallied 20-50% since January 1st, 2024, driven by rising interest rates improving profitability after years of near-zero rates, strong balance sheets, and potential sector consolidation.
European Bank Stocks Surge on Rising Interest Rates
French and European bank stocks have rallied 20-50% since January 1st, 2024, driven by rising interest rates improving profitability after years of near-zero rates, strong balance sheets, and potential sector consolidation.
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44% 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
Ghost Job Ads Distort Australia's Labor Market Data
Ghost job ads, non-existent job listings, are misleading job seekers and distorting economic data used by the Reserve Bank of Australia to inform interest rate decisions; experts warn this trend is harming the economy.
Ghost Job Ads Distort Australia's Labor Market Data
Ghost job ads, non-existent job listings, are misleading job seekers and distorting economic data used by the Reserve Bank of Australia to inform interest rate decisions; experts warn this trend is harming the economy.
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48% Bias Score
June Interest Rate Cut Predicted Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Fixed income markets predict a June interest rate cut, while the FOMC held rates steady in March due to uncertainty around disinflation and a robust job market; however, rising recession fears and differing forecasts highlight significant uncertainty.
June Interest Rate Cut Predicted Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Fixed income markets predict a June interest rate cut, while the FOMC held rates steady in March due to uncertainty around disinflation and a robust job market; however, rising recession fears and differing forecasts highlight significant uncertainty.
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32% Bias Score
Conflicting Inflation Surveys Challenge Federal Reserve
Conflicting surveys on U.S. inflation expectations show the University of Michigan reporting 3.9% five-year outlook (highest since 1993), while the New York Fed shows 3.0%, and financial markets show 2.1%, creating challenges for the Federal Reserve's policy decisions.
Conflicting Inflation Surveys Challenge Federal Reserve
Conflicting surveys on U.S. inflation expectations show the University of Michigan reporting 3.9% five-year outlook (highest since 1993), while the New York Fed shows 3.0%, and financial markets show 2.1%, creating challenges for the Federal Reserve's policy decisions.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Executive Order Alters Federal Reserve Oversight
President Trump's February executive order increases White House control over Federal Reserve's financial system regulation but explicitly excludes monetary policy, raising concerns about the Fed's independence and future crisis response.
Trump Executive Order Alters Federal Reserve Oversight
President Trump's February executive order increases White House control over Federal Reserve's financial system regulation but explicitly excludes monetary policy, raising concerns about the Fed's independence and future crisis response.
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36% Bias Score
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