Record High US Credit Card Debt: \$1.17 Trillion and Rising
American credit card debt has reached a record \$1.17 trillion, with average debt per cardholder nearing \$8,000, driven by inflation and high interest rates averaging above 23%; many cardholders make costly mistakes in managing their debt.
Record High US Credit Card Debt: \$1.17 Trillion and Rising
American credit card debt has reached a record \$1.17 trillion, with average debt per cardholder nearing \$8,000, driven by inflation and high interest rates averaging above 23%; many cardholders make costly mistakes in managing their debt.
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36% Bias Score
2025 Mortgage Rates Projected Above 6%, Posing Affordability Challenges
Multiple economists forecast 2025 average 30-year mortgage rates to remain above 6%, ranging from 6% to 6.8%, influenced by President-elect Trump's potential policies impacting inflation and the national debt, creating affordability challenges for homebuyers despite increased home inventory.
2025 Mortgage Rates Projected Above 6%, Posing Affordability Challenges
Multiple economists forecast 2025 average 30-year mortgage rates to remain above 6%, ranging from 6% to 6.8%, influenced by President-elect Trump's potential policies impacting inflation and the national debt, creating affordability challenges for homebuyers despite increased home inventory.
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40% Bias Score
Walgreens Explores Privatization Amid US Pharmacy Industry Crisis
Walgreens, facing financial difficulties and decreased profitability, is reportedly considering going private amid a wider struggle in the US pharmacy industry that disproportionately affects minority communities, and is marked by decreased prescription drug reimbursement rates and increased online ...
Walgreens Explores Privatization Amid US Pharmacy Industry Crisis
Walgreens, facing financial difficulties and decreased profitability, is reportedly considering going private amid a wider struggle in the US pharmacy industry that disproportionately affects minority communities, and is marked by decreased prescription drug reimbursement rates and increased online ...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Return: A Seafood Industry on the Brink
President-elect Trump's incoming administration is poised to reshape the U.S. seafood industry, with potential benefits for fishermen but risks of escalating trade wars and reduced conservation measures, according to industry stakeholders and analysts.
Trump's Return: A Seafood Industry on the Brink
President-elect Trump's incoming administration is poised to reshape the U.S. seafood industry, with potential benefits for fishermen but risks of escalating trade wars and reduced conservation measures, according to industry stakeholders and analysts.
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40% Bias Score
US Credit Card Debt Reaches \$1.17 Trillion Amidst Record-High Interest Rates
US credit card debt hit \$1.17 trillion in Q3 2024, up \$30 billion from Q2, averaging \$8,000 per cardholder, driven by record-high interest rates and increasing delinquencies, highlighting the urgent need for effective debt management strategies.
US Credit Card Debt Reaches \$1.17 Trillion Amidst Record-High Interest Rates
US credit card debt hit \$1.17 trillion in Q3 2024, up \$30 billion from Q2, averaging \$8,000 per cardholder, driven by record-high interest rates and increasing delinquencies, highlighting the urgent need for effective debt management strategies.
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40% Bias Score
"Trump's Return: Boon or Bane for US Seafood Industry?"
"President-elect Trump's return is expected to bring significant changes to the US seafood industry, potentially increasing prices for consumers due to trade conflicts, while the industry anticipates deregulation and support for domestic fishing; however, conservationists fear jeopardized fish stock...
"Trump's Return: Boon or Bane for US Seafood Industry?"
"President-elect Trump's return is expected to bring significant changes to the US seafood industry, potentially increasing prices for consumers due to trade conflicts, while the industry anticipates deregulation and support for domestic fishing; however, conservationists fear jeopardized fish stock...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs Divide Businesses: Protection vs. Increased Costs
President Trump's proposed tariffs are creating a rift among American businesses, with some celebrating potential protection from foreign competition while others anticipate increased costs and decreased sales, impacting consumer prices.
Trump Tariffs Divide Businesses: Protection vs. Increased Costs
President Trump's proposed tariffs are creating a rift among American businesses, with some celebrating potential protection from foreign competition while others anticipate increased costs and decreased sales, impacting consumer prices.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Import Tax Hikes to Increase Prices for American Consumers
The incoming Trump administration's proposed import tax increases will lead to higher prices for various consumer goods, including shoes, toys, food, and electronics, significantly impacting American households, particularly lower-income ones, according to new research.
Trump Import Tax Hikes to Increase Prices for American Consumers
The incoming Trump administration's proposed import tax increases will lead to higher prices for various consumer goods, including shoes, toys, food, and electronics, significantly impacting American households, particularly lower-income ones, according to new research.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Sides with Dockworkers, Opposing Port Automation
President-elect Trump voiced support for the International Longshoreman's Association (ILA) union, opposing port automation before their January 15 contract deadline with the U.S. Maritime Alliance, citing potential job losses and emphasizing the need to prioritize American workers over cost savings...
Trump Sides with Dockworkers, Opposing Port Automation
President-elect Trump voiced support for the International Longshoreman's Association (ILA) union, opposing port automation before their January 15 contract deadline with the U.S. Maritime Alliance, citing potential job losses and emphasizing the need to prioritize American workers over cost savings...
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52% Bias Score
Trump Tax Cuts Expiration Looms: Potential for Major Tax Increases in 2026
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions, including individual tax brackets and standard deductions, are set to expire in 2025, potentially resulting in tax increases for over 60% of taxpayers in 2026 unless Congress extends them, creating a significant political and economic challenge for the inco...
Trump Tax Cuts Expiration Looms: Potential for Major Tax Increases in 2026
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions, including individual tax brackets and standard deductions, are set to expire in 2025, potentially resulting in tax increases for over 60% of taxpayers in 2026 unless Congress extends them, creating a significant political and economic challenge for the inco...
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40% Bias Score
US Economy Strong, but Trump Policies Pose Risks
Moody's Analytics projects a strong US economy in 2023, but warns of potential negative impacts from President-elect Trump's planned immigration and tariff policies, citing potential job losses and price increases on various consumer goods.
US Economy Strong, but Trump Policies Pose Risks
Moody's Analytics projects a strong US economy in 2023, but warns of potential negative impacts from President-elect Trump's planned immigration and tariff policies, citing potential job losses and price increases on various consumer goods.
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40% Bias Score
U.S. Quit Rate Plummets to 2015 Levels, Raising Stagnation Concerns
The U.S. voluntary quit rate fell below 2% in September 2024, the lowest since 2015 excluding a brief COVID-19 dip, prompting concerns about potential stagnation despite positive factors like improved job satisfaction and benefits.
U.S. Quit Rate Plummets to 2015 Levels, Raising Stagnation Concerns
The U.S. voluntary quit rate fell below 2% in September 2024, the lowest since 2015 excluding a brief COVID-19 dip, prompting concerns about potential stagnation despite positive factors like improved job satisfaction and benefits.
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16% Bias Score