Trump Re-election: Market Reaction Muted Compared to 2016
Following Donald Trump's 2024 re-election, the US dollar strengthened and Treasury yields rose slightly, similar to 2016, but the effect was less pronounced; unlike 2016, the current restrictive monetary policy and proposed deflationary measures suggest a potentially less robust market performance.
Trump Re-election: Market Reaction Muted Compared to 2016
Following Donald Trump's 2024 re-election, the US dollar strengthened and Treasury yields rose slightly, similar to 2016, but the effect was less pronounced; unlike 2016, the current restrictive monetary policy and proposed deflationary measures suggest a potentially less robust market performance.
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36% Bias Score
EU-US Economic Convergence: Beyond Nominal GDP
Despite a seemingly large GDP gap, the EU has gradually converged with the US in terms of PPP per capita GDP from 67% in 1995 to 72% in 2022, influenced by exchange rate fluctuations, inflation differences, and varying work-life balance preferences; however, challenges remain in innovation, digitali...
EU-US Economic Convergence: Beyond Nominal GDP
Despite a seemingly large GDP gap, the EU has gradually converged with the US in terms of PPP per capita GDP from 67% in 1995 to 72% in 2022, influenced by exchange rate fluctuations, inflation differences, and varying work-life balance preferences; however, challenges remain in innovation, digitali...
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24% Bias Score
Trump amenaza con aranceles que podrían impulsar la inflación
El presidente electo de EE. UU., Donald Trump, amenaza con imponer aranceles del 25% a México y Canadá, y un 10% adicional a los productos chinos a partir del 20 de enero, lo que podría aumentar la inflación y afectar a US\$1,5 billones en productos.
Trump amenaza con aranceles que podrían impulsar la inflación
El presidente electo de EE. UU., Donald Trump, amenaza con imponer aranceles del 25% a México y Canadá, y un 10% adicional a los productos chinos a partir del 20 de enero, lo que podría aumentar la inflación y afectar a US\$1,5 billones en productos.
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36% Bias Score
Federal Student Loan Payments: Consequences for Delinquent Borrowers
Following the end of a pandemic-era pause and a subsequent grace period, federal student loan borrowers who fail to make payments risk wage garnishment, credit damage, and ineligibility for certain mortgages, though several aid options exist.
Federal Student Loan Payments: Consequences for Delinquent Borrowers
Following the end of a pandemic-era pause and a subsequent grace period, federal student loan borrowers who fail to make payments risk wage garnishment, credit damage, and ineligibility for certain mortgages, though several aid options exist.
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44% Bias Score
Dollar Falls 0.70% on Bessent Nomination, Weak Economic Data
The dollar index fell 0.70% on Monday due to the nomination of Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, weaker-than-expected economic data, and a record high S&P 500; the Euro rose 0.84%, while the Yen fell 0.44%, and precious metals declined sharply.
Dollar Falls 0.70% on Bessent Nomination, Weak Economic Data
The dollar index fell 0.70% on Monday due to the nomination of Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, weaker-than-expected economic data, and a record high S&P 500; the Euro rose 0.84%, while the Yen fell 0.44%, and precious metals declined sharply.
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36% Bias Score
Social Security's Uncertain Future
Concerns about Social Security's financial future and its impact on American retirees are discussed. The article explores the program's projected revenue shortfall, the reliance on its benefits, and the uncertainty surrounding potential government action.
Social Security's Uncertain Future
Concerns about Social Security's financial future and its impact on American retirees are discussed. The article explores the program's projected revenue shortfall, the reliance on its benefits, and the uncertainty surrounding potential government action.
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36% Bias Score
Gasto del Black Friday en EE.UU. aumenta un 3,4%, pero genera preocupaciones ambientales
El gasto minorista en Estados Unidos durante el Black Friday aumentó un 3,4% interanual, impulsado principalmente por las compras online (14,6% de aumento), a pesar de las ofertas anticipadas; sin embargo, este consumo excesivo plantea preocupaciones ambientales.
Gasto del Black Friday en EE.UU. aumenta un 3,4%, pero genera preocupaciones ambientales
El gasto minorista en Estados Unidos durante el Black Friday aumentó un 3,4% interanual, impulsado principalmente por las compras online (14,6% de aumento), a pesar de las ofertas anticipadas; sin embargo, este consumo excesivo plantea preocupaciones ambientales.
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36% Bias Score
Goldman Sachs Predicts 20%+ Gains for US Steel Producers
Goldman Sachs forecasts a 20%+ gain for U.S. steel producers Nucor, Commercial Metals, and Cleveland-Cliffs in the next 12 months due to anticipated favorable trade policies, steady demand, lower interest rates, and fiscal stimulus, despite concerns over global oversupply.
Goldman Sachs Predicts 20%+ Gains for US Steel Producers
Goldman Sachs forecasts a 20%+ gain for U.S. steel producers Nucor, Commercial Metals, and Cleveland-Cliffs in the next 12 months due to anticipated favorable trade policies, steady demand, lower interest rates, and fiscal stimulus, despite concerns over global oversupply.
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52% Bias Score
Latino Men's Vote: Economic Concerns Drive Political Choice
Latino men's unexpected support for Donald Trump in the 2020 election stemmed from concerns about the rising cost of living and lack of job opportunities, highlighting the need for economic policies that address these issues and improve their quality of life.
Latino Men's Vote: Economic Concerns Drive Political Choice
Latino men's unexpected support for Donald Trump in the 2020 election stemmed from concerns about the rising cost of living and lack of job opportunities, highlighting the need for economic policies that address these issues and improve their quality of life.
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48% Bias Score
US Black Friday Sales Up 3.4% Despite Earlier Holiday Discounts
US Black Friday retail sales increased by 3.4% year-over-year, with online sales surging 14.6% while in-store sales grew less than 1%, driven by strategic consumer spending despite earlier-than-usual holiday discounts; online sales reached $10.8 billion, exceeding the $9.8 billion from 2023.
US Black Friday Sales Up 3.4% Despite Earlier Holiday Discounts
US Black Friday retail sales increased by 3.4% year-over-year, with online sales surging 14.6% while in-store sales grew less than 1%, driven by strategic consumer spending despite earlier-than-usual holiday discounts; online sales reached $10.8 billion, exceeding the $9.8 billion from 2023.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Loyalists to Lead Protectionist Trade Agenda
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Jamieson Greer as the next U.S. trade representative and Kevin Hassett to lead the National Economic Council, signaling a continuation of his protectionist trade policies and potentially escalating trade tensions with Canada, Mexico, and China.
Trump Appoints Loyalists to Lead Protectionist Trade Agenda
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Jamieson Greer as the next U.S. trade representative and Kevin Hassett to lead the National Economic Council, signaling a continuation of his protectionist trade policies and potentially escalating trade tensions with Canada, Mexico, and China.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Economic Agenda and Bond Vigilantes
Analysis of the potential challenges President Trump's economic agenda might face from bond vigilantes, investors who can influence government policy through actions in the bond market.
Trump's Economic Agenda and Bond Vigilantes
Analysis of the potential challenges President Trump's economic agenda might face from bond vigilantes, investors who can influence government policy through actions in the bond market.
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40% Bias Score