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Global Markets Mixed Ahead of Powell's Speech
Global markets were mixed Thursday morning as investors awaited a key speech from U.S. Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole symposium, with Wall Street futures in positive territory and TSX futures higher after Canada's main stock market closed above 28,000 for the first time W...
Global Markets Mixed Ahead of Powell's Speech
Global markets were mixed Thursday morning as investors awaited a key speech from U.S. Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole symposium, with Wall Street futures in positive territory and TSX futures higher after Canada's main stock market closed above 28,000 for the first time W...
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Attack on Powell Undermines Central Bank Independence
Central bankers, including Christine Lagarde and Andrew Bailey, are gathering at Jackson Hole to defend Jerome Powell against President Trump's attacks, which are undermining central bank independence and impacting financial markets, causing at least a 10% decline in the dollar against major currenc...
Trump's Attack on Powell Undermines Central Bank Independence
Central bankers, including Christine Lagarde and Andrew Bailey, are gathering at Jackson Hole to defend Jerome Powell against President Trump's attacks, which are undermining central bank independence and impacting financial markets, causing at least a 10% decline in the dollar against major currenc...
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48% Bias Score
Weak July Jobs Data Fuels Expectations of Fed Rate Cut
Two Federal Reserve members dissented in July, advocating for lower interest rates to counter weakening job growth; subsequent data showed far fewer jobs created than expected, sparking expectations of a rate cut in September and prompting President Trump to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Stat...
Weak July Jobs Data Fuels Expectations of Fed Rate Cut
Two Federal Reserve members dissented in July, advocating for lower interest rates to counter weakening job growth; subsequent data showed far fewer jobs created than expected, sparking expectations of a rate cut in September and prompting President Trump to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Stat...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Nominee Miran's Unconventional Views Challenge Federal Reserve
President Trump nominated White House economist Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors; Miran's term will last until January 31, 2025, if confirmed by the Senate; his unorthodox views on tariffs and Fed independence differ significantly from those of other Fed officials.
Trump Nominee Miran's Unconventional Views Challenge Federal Reserve
President Trump nominated White House economist Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors; Miran's term will last until January 31, 2025, if confirmed by the Senate; his unorthodox views on tariffs and Fed independence differ significantly from those of other Fed officials.
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60% Bias Score
RBA Cuts Interest Rates Again, Easing Mortgage Burden for Australians
The Reserve Bank of Australia cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 3.6 percent on August 21, 2024, saving average borrowers $106 monthly on a $660,000 mortgage, driven by easing inflation and labor market conditions.
RBA Cuts Interest Rates Again, Easing Mortgage Burden for Australians
The Reserve Bank of Australia cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 3.6 percent on August 21, 2024, saving average borrowers $106 monthly on a $660,000 mortgage, driven by easing inflation and labor market conditions.
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36% Bias Score
Pressure Mounts on Federal Reserve to Cut Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty
Pressure mounts on the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut interest rates amid a slowing economy, internal divisions, and administration efforts to lower borrowing costs through yield curve control and stablecoin promotion; however, rising inflation and mixed economic signals create uncertainty.
Pressure Mounts on Federal Reserve to Cut Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty
Pressure mounts on the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut interest rates amid a slowing economy, internal divisions, and administration efforts to lower borrowing costs through yield curve control and stablecoin promotion; however, rising inflation and mixed economic signals create uncertainty.
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36% Bias Score
Global Markets Mixed Amidst Wall Street Losses and Rate Cut Uncertainty
Global markets reacted mixed to Wall Street's losses, influenced by Walmart's weak earnings and interest rate cut concerns; investors await Fed Chair Powell's Jackson Hole speech for monetary policy cues.
Global Markets Mixed Amidst Wall Street Losses and Rate Cut Uncertainty
Global markets reacted mixed to Wall Street's losses, influenced by Walmart's weak earnings and interest rate cut concerns; investors await Fed Chair Powell's Jackson Hole speech for monetary policy cues.
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48% Bias Score
UK Inflation Soars to 18-Month High, Dashes Hopes for Interest Rate Cut
Britain's inflation rate hit a new high of 3.8 percent in July, exceeding expectations and causing the Bank of England to maintain interest rates, impacting millions of borrowers and potentially delaying rate cuts until February 2026.
UK Inflation Soars to 18-Month High, Dashes Hopes for Interest Rate Cut
Britain's inflation rate hit a new high of 3.8 percent in July, exceeding expectations and causing the Bank of England to maintain interest rates, impacting millions of borrowers and potentially delaying rate cuts until February 2026.
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56% Bias Score
US Deficit Monetization Fuels Bitcoin's Rise
The US is using unconventional monetary policies to manage its \$36 trillion deficit, weakening the dollar and boosting assets like Bitcoin, leading to a 69% dividend yield from the ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO).
US Deficit Monetization Fuels Bitcoin's Rise
The US is using unconventional monetary policies to manage its \$36 trillion deficit, weakening the dollar and boosting assets like Bitcoin, leading to a 69% dividend yield from the ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO).
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60% Bias Score
Trump Nominee's Unconventional Views Challenge Federal Reserve
President Trump nominated Stephen Miran, a White House economist, to the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors for a short term ending January 31, 2025, pending Senate confirmation; Miran's unconventional views on tariffs and the Fed's independence differ sharply from those of mainstream economists a...
Trump Nominee's Unconventional Views Challenge Federal Reserve
President Trump nominated Stephen Miran, a White House economist, to the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors for a short term ending January 31, 2025, pending Senate confirmation; Miran's unconventional views on tariffs and the Fed's independence differ sharply from those of mainstream economists a...
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60% Bias Score
Trump's Search for Next Fed Chair Heats Up
President Trump is searching for a new Federal Reserve chair, interviewing candidates including Kevin Warsh, Kevin Hassett, and Christopher Waller, whose recent dissent from the Fed's decision to maintain interest rates has increased his chances.
Trump's Search for Next Fed Chair Heats Up
President Trump is searching for a new Federal Reserve chair, interviewing candidates including Kevin Warsh, Kevin Hassett, and Christopher Waller, whose recent dissent from the Fed's decision to maintain interest rates has increased his chances.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Fed Chair Search: Waller Emerges as Contender
President Trump is seeking a new Federal Reserve chair to replace Jerome Powell in May, with candidates including Christopher Waller, Kevin Warsh, and Kevin Hassett, each holding differing views on interest rates and the impact of tariffs on inflation.
Trump's Fed Chair Search: Waller Emerges as Contender
President Trump is seeking a new Federal Reserve chair to replace Jerome Powell in May, with candidates including Christopher Waller, Kevin Warsh, and Kevin Hassett, each holding differing views on interest rates and the impact of tariffs on inflation.
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60% Bias Score
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