ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

Dec 18 2024BUSINESS

What's Up with Treasury Yields Before the Fed's Next Move?

Do you know that when Treasury yields go up, prices go down? Today, the 10-year Treasury note was barely changing, sitting around 4. 39%. Meanwhile, the 2-year Treasury note wasn't moving much either, hanging around 4. 21%. This happened right before the Federal Reserve makes its decision about interest rates. Investors are waiting for the Fed's decision at 2 p. m. ...

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Dec 18 2024FINANCE

Dow Dips: Investors Wait for Fed's 2025 Rate Cut Plans

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has been falling for the longest stretch in over 40 years. Investors are losing hope that the Federal Reserve will quickly cut interest rates next year. The Fed is meeting this week to decide on another rate cut. But investors are unsure how aggressive the central bank will be in 2025, given the economy's momentum and expected policie...

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

Germany's Coalition Crumbles: Early Elections Ahead

Germany is gearing up for early elections after Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a critical vote of confidence. The defeat happened on Monday, with 207 votes in favor and 394 against. This opens the door for parliamentary dissolution and early elections, scheduled for February 23. Pre-election polls show Scholz and his center-left Social Democrats trailing behind both th...

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Oct 17 2024FINANCE

Can Inflation Be Tamed with ECB Rate Cuts?

Today, the European Central Bank (ECB) made a significant move to tackle inflation. They lowered their key interest rates by a quarter of a percent. This includes the deposit facility rate, which steers their monetary policy. Why this decision? The ECB thinks inflation is slowing down, but it's still too high. They expect it to rise a bit before settling down next ye...

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