Canada Unemployment Jumps to 6.8%, Fueling Rate-Cut Bets
Canada's unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 6.8 percent in November, the highest since 2017, despite a 50,500 job increase, prompting increased expectations for a significant interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada next week.
Canada Unemployment Jumps to 6.8%, Fueling Rate-Cut Bets
Canada's unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 6.8 percent in November, the highest since 2017, despite a 50,500 job increase, prompting increased expectations for a significant interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada next week.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Influence on the Federal Reserve Risks Inflation and Market Instability
President-elect Trump's potential interference in the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, through a "shadow" chair and the upcoming appointments to the board, creates market uncertainty and risks dangerously low interest rates and increased inflation, particularly after 2026 when Chair Powell's term ...
Trump's Influence on the Federal Reserve Risks Inflation and Market Instability
President-elect Trump's potential interference in the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, through a "shadow" chair and the upcoming appointments to the board, creates market uncertainty and risks dangerously low interest rates and increased inflation, particularly after 2026 when Chair Powell's term ...
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64% Bias Score
China Plans Incremental Monetary Policy Adjustments for 2025
China's central bank will maintain a supportive monetary policy in 2025, focusing on incremental adjustments to boost domestic demand and stabilize economic growth; changes to M1 calculations will take effect in 2025, offering a more accurate reflection of economic activity; however, potential US ta...
China Plans Incremental Monetary Policy Adjustments for 2025
China's central bank will maintain a supportive monetary policy in 2025, focusing on incremental adjustments to boost domestic demand and stabilize economic growth; changes to M1 calculations will take effect in 2025, offering a more accurate reflection of economic activity; however, potential US ta...
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32% Bias Score
China to Implement Incremental Monetary Policies in 2025
China will implement incremental monetary policies in 2025 to stabilize economic growth and boost domestic demand, with the PBOC using a mix of tools to manage liquidity and reduce financing costs while changes to M1 calculations will improve economic activity interpretations.
China to Implement Incremental Monetary Policies in 2025
China will implement incremental monetary policies in 2025 to stabilize economic growth and boost domestic demand, with the PBOC using a mix of tools to manage liquidity and reduce financing costs while changes to M1 calculations will improve economic activity interpretations.
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32% Bias Score
German Inflation Rises to 2.0% in October
Germany's inflation rose to 2.0% in October from 1.6% in September, driven by higher food and service prices, despite falling energy costs; the Bundesbank expects temporarily higher inflation in 2024.
German Inflation Rises to 2.0% in October
Germany's inflation rose to 2.0% in October from 1.6% in September, driven by higher food and service prices, despite falling energy costs; the Bundesbank expects temporarily higher inflation in 2024.
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32% Bias Score
Fed to Cut Rates Slowly Amid Inflation Concerns
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announces plans for slow, deliberate interest rate cuts, citing persistent inflation and economic strength. Uncertainty remains about the extent of future cuts.
Fed to Cut Rates Slowly Amid Inflation Concerns
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announces plans for slow, deliberate interest rate cuts, citing persistent inflation and economic strength. Uncertainty remains about the extent of future cuts.
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Powell: No Concern Over Trump Influencing Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell affirmed Wednesday that he is unconcerned about President-elect Donald Trump's potential attempts to influence the central bank, citing existing legal safeguards and bipartisan congressional support for the Fed's independence in making monetary policy decisions.
Powell: No Concern Over Trump Influencing Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell affirmed Wednesday that he is unconcerned about President-elect Donald Trump's potential attempts to influence the central bank, citing existing legal safeguards and bipartisan congressional support for the Fed's independence in making monetary policy decisions.
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36% Bias Score
Powell Rejects Trump's Criticism, Reaffirms Fed Independence
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addressed President-elect Trump's past criticism, agreeing with the prestige of the position but rejecting the suggestion that it requires minimal work and emphasizing the Fed's independence from political influence.
Powell Rejects Trump's Criticism, Reaffirms Fed Independence
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addressed President-elect Trump's past criticism, agreeing with the prestige of the position but rejecting the suggestion that it requires minimal work and emphasizing the Fed's independence from political influence.
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36% Bias Score
PBOC to Maintain Supportive Monetary Policy in 2025 Amidst Economic Growth and Tariff Risks
China's central bank will maintain a supportive monetary policy in 2025, focusing on boosting domestic demand and stabilizing economic growth through various policy tools, including potential interest rate cuts and bond purchases, while managing risks associated with potential US tariff increases.
PBOC to Maintain Supportive Monetary Policy in 2025 Amidst Economic Growth and Tariff Risks
China's central bank will maintain a supportive monetary policy in 2025, focusing on boosting domestic demand and stabilizing economic growth through various policy tools, including potential interest rate cuts and bond purchases, while managing risks associated with potential US tariff increases.
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36% Bias Score
Deutsche Bank: Turkey's Economy on a Path to Soft Landing
Deutsche Bank forecasts Turkey's economy to experience a soft landing, with 2.9% growth in 2024 and 2.8% in 2025, driven by tight monetary policy and expected disinflation; however, more supportive policies could yield stronger growth, and risks remain.
Deutsche Bank: Turkey's Economy on a Path to Soft Landing
Deutsche Bank forecasts Turkey's economy to experience a soft landing, with 2.9% growth in 2024 and 2.8% in 2025, driven by tight monetary policy and expected disinflation; however, more supportive policies could yield stronger growth, and risks remain.
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40% Bias Score
Powell Signals No Rush to Cut Interest Rates
Fed Chair Jerome Powell suggests that interest rates may remain higher for longer due to economic strength and inflation above target.
Powell Signals No Rush to Cut Interest Rates
Fed Chair Jerome Powell suggests that interest rates may remain higher for longer due to economic strength and inflation above target.
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Kashkari on Trump's Tariffs and Fed Policy
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari discusses the potential inflationary impacts of President Trump's tariff proposals and other economic policies, as well as the Fed's approach to maintaining its independence.
Kashkari on Trump's Tariffs and Fed Policy
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari discusses the potential inflationary impacts of President Trump's tariff proposals and other economic policies, as well as the Fed's approach to maintaining its independence.
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