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Fed Anticipated to Announce Third Consecutive 25bps Rate Cut Amid Economic Indicators

Experts anticipate the Federal Reserve will announce a third consecutive 25bps rate cut, influenced by recent inflation rise, economic activity growth estimates, and labor market s...

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US Mortgage Applications See a Slight Decline Amid Rising Interest Rates

US mortgage applications decline by 0.7% during the week ending December 13, influenced by rising interest rates and a drop in VA refinances, according to the MBA's Weekly Mortgage...

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UK Inflation Surges to 2.6% in November: What You Need to Know

UK inflation rose to 2.6% in November, matching analysts' expectations. Transport and housing services were key contributors to the rise in consumer prices.

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Eurozone Inflation Drops Slightly in November: What You Need to Know

Eurostat revises Eurozone's November inflation down to 2.2%, a slight increase from October's 2.0%. The monthly CPI declines by 0.3% in the Eurozone and by 0.2% in the EU, driven b...

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Eurozone Construction Output Sees October Surge: A Closer Look

Eurostat reports a 1% monthly increase in seasonally adjusted construction output in the Eurozone for October, with a 0.7% rise in the EU. Annual figures show a 0.2% increase in th...

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Decline in Income Mobility: Only 17.6% Saw Income Increase in 2022

Statistics Korea reports that only 17.6% of respondents moved into a higher income quintile in 2022, marking a decline in upward social mobility. The data highlights income inequal...

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ECB's Wunsch: Four More Rate Cuts Could Be on the Horizon

ECB's Wunsch suggests four more interest rate cuts could be a meaningful scenario. He discussed the potential impact on inflation targets and euro-dollar parity during a recent for...

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ECB's Lane: Europe's Disinflation Journey on Target Despite Risks

ECB Executive Board Member Philip R. Lane reports that Europe's disinflation process is progressing well towards the 2% target by 2026, despite potential risks from geopolitical te...