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Keep Trump, and Every Other President, Out of the Fed

If a central bank has to exist, it has to be independent.

Reason

Dollar Recovers as Trump Threatens Tariffs on China

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.11%. The dollar today recovered from a 3-week low and is mildly higher. The dollar recovered early losses after President Trump said that he is considering a 10% tariff on all Chinese goods in retaliation for the flow of fentanyl from...

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Dollar Slumps on Reduced US Tariff Threats and Lower Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday fell by -1.20%. The dollar fell sharply Tuesday after President Trump refrained from imposing new tariffs on Asian and European goods on his first day in office, which eases inflation concerns and may allow the Fed to keep cutting interest rates. Also, Tuesday’s decline...

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3 Stealth Value Plays in the Consumer Discretionary Sector

The consumer discretionary sector offers value due to resilient spending, robust economic growth, falling interest rates, rising wages, and favorable government policies supporting long-term prospects. Therefore, investors might consider consumer discretionary stocks like LKQ (LKQ), Mohawk Industries (MHK), and BorgWarner (BWA) as stealth value plays. Keep reading.

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Dollar Falls as Trump Tariff Threats Recede

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.89%. The dollar is under pressure today after President Trump refrained from imposing new tariffs on Asian and European goods on his first day in office. Also, today’s decline in T-note yields weakened the dollar’s interest rate differentials and weighed on...

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UK pay growth rises despite firms cutting jobs after budget

Labour market figures add to dilemma for Bank of England as it considers interest rate cuts

The Guardian - UK

2025 Stocks Forecast: What Stock Pros Expect This Year

The jury's out on the 2025 stocks forecast: will investors enjoy higher interest rates that dampen the market, or another year of double-digit returns?

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Analyst reboots Fed interest rates forecast after surprising inflation data

Recent economic performance prompts investment firms to adjust central bank predictions.

The Street

IMF upgrades UK growth forecast and takes swipe at Trump plans

UK economy predicted to grow by 1.6% this year as fund warns of potentially destabilising effect of Trump policy

The Guardian - UK

Can You Get a Mortgage In Retirement? And Should You?

With interest rates still stubbornly high and home prices elevated, here’s how a retiree living on a fixed income can land a decent mortgage.

Kiplinger

The RBA had a chance to cut rates. Instead, it left households stranded

The Reserve Bank should have cut interest rates in December. Now it looks like it missed its chance.

Crikey

Dollar Fades on Dovish Remarks from Fed Governor Waller

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday fell by -0.09%. The dollar on Thursday gave up an early advance and turned lower, based on dovish comments from Fed Governor Waller, who said if inflation moves lower, there may be more Fed rate cuts this year than the market anticipates. Thursday's US...

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Israeli cabinet delays ceasefire vote

Israel has delayed a vote on whether to approve the Gaza ceasefire as it accuses Hamas of trying to change the terms of the deal, and it’s not yet clear what effect new unemployment data will have on interest rates.

Crikey

The Way Out of Our Inflation Mess

For all the excitement about the incoming administration and a return to the 2019 economy, market stability rests on the precarious assumption that the government will eventually put its fiscal house in order.

Reason

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World Bank says the global is economy is growing steadily, but not fast enough to help ease poverty

The world economy is growing steadily in the face of global conflict, protectionist trade policies and high interest rates

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US Inflation Accelerates, Fed May Cut Interest Rates

Latest U.S. inflation report shows mixed trends with rising consumer prices and easing core inflation. Concerns over inflation exceeding the Fed's target p...

Evening Standard

Bank of England should cut rates pre-emptively, says committee member

Alan Taylor, the most recently appointed member of the Bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) said the UK is ‘in the last half mile on inflation’.

Kiplinger

CPI Report Keeps the Fed on Track: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation

Disinflation in key areas of consumer prices should help the Federal Reserve stick to its policy path of gradual cuts to interest rates.

Evening Standard

Why has inflation fallen and why is this good news for the Government?

The latest data has raised expectations that the Bank of England could cut UK interest rates again next month.

The Independent UK

The drop in inflation is good for your mortgage – but don’t celebrate just yet

Analysis: Milder inflation has brought hope that the Bank of England may lower interest rates, saving borrowers vast sums on loans and mortgages

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