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US Rent Prices Fall, but Relief May Be Temporary

The US median asking rent is \$1,695, down 1.1% year-over-year due to increased housing supply from new construction; however, this renter's market may be short-lived due to slowing construction and rising builder costs from tariffs and immigration policies.

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Kennedy's $1.2 Million Credit Card Debt Exemplifies Record High US Credit Card Balances

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's nominee for Health and Human Services secretary, carries between $610,000 and $1.2 million in credit card debt with interest rates of 23.24% to 23.49%, reflecting a broader trend of record-high American credit card balances totaling $1.17 trillion in 2024.

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Trump's New Commerce Secretary Supports Tariffs Against Canada

Howard Lutnick, President Trump's newly confirmed commerce secretary, supports 25% tariffs against Canada, despite owning a Toronto-based brokerage and his past success in borderless capital markets; his aggressive business tactics and alignment with Trump's protectionist views raise concerns about ...

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US Job Market Shows Contrasting Signals: Low Unemployment Amidst Revised Job Growth Data

Despite January 2025's 4% unemployment rate and sustained job growth, a benchmark revision revealed 589,000 fewer jobs added to the US economy in 2024 than initially reported, prompting criticism from the Trump administration and concerns about potential future economic slowdown.

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Revised Jobs Report to Show Significantly Lower Growth Under Biden

Friday's jobs report will reveal significantly lower job growth than previously reported, due to revisions going back to March, yet economists maintain overall labor market strength, considering the impact of Trump's election on business optimism and uncertainty from trade tariffs.

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US Job Growth Slows in January Despite Wage Surge and Unemployment Drop

January's job growth reached 143,000, below forecasts, while unemployment fell to 4% and wages rose 4.1% year-over-year; benchmark revisions significantly altered previous job data.

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Trump Delays Some China Tariffs, Announces New Reciprocal Tariffs

President Trump delayed tariffs on low-value Chinese goods but announced new reciprocal tariffs on unspecified countries next week, citing illegal drug imports as the cause, impacting global trade and creating uncertainty.

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Tariff Fears and Strong Jobs Data Override Inflation Expectations

The release of the January jobs report and anticipation of U.S. tariffs caused equity and bond prices to fall, overshadowing the projected easing of year-on-year inflation in the upcoming January CPI report, which could lead to future Fed rate cuts.

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US Government Intensifies Crackdown on Gig Economy

The US government, through the IRS and Department of Labor, is increasing scrutiny of the gig economy, impacting 64 million freelancers who contribute nearly $1.3 trillion annually to the US economy, due to concerns about tax compliance and worker classification.

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Trump's 40-Year Tariff Fixation Rooted in 1980s Japan Resentment

Donald Trump's long-held belief in tariffs as a tool to pressure other countries into more favorable trade deals originated in the 1980s, fueled by his resentment towards Japan's economic success and his belief that the US wasn't getting enough in return for its military support.

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US Job Growth Slows, Unemployment Remains Low

U.S. job growth unexpectedly slowed to 143,000 in January, lower than anticipated, but the unemployment rate held steady at 4.0 percent, possibly delaying Federal Reserve interest rate cuts until June. This follows a strong December and is partially due to data revisions.

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US Job Growth Slows, Unemployment Dips Amidst Trump Policy Uncertainty

US job growth slowed to 143,000 in January, but the unemployment rate dropped to 4%, as upward revisions to prior months' data offset the slowdown; President Trump's incoming administration and planned policy changes introduce uncertainty.

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