Tag: Federal Reserve
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U.S. Inflation Likely Hit 18-Month High in November as Tariffs Bite
Overview: Inflation on the Rise in November U.S. consumer prices were expected to climb at their fastest annual pace in about 18 months in November, a signal that affordability pressures persisted for American households. Economists cited a mix of factors, with import tariffs playing a notable role in pushing prices higher for a broad range…
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U.S. Inflation Likely Reached 18-Month High in November as Tariffs Bite
November Inflation: A Closer Look at the Numbers Analysts expect U.S. consumer prices to have accelerated in November, marking the sharpest annual advance in about 18 months. The anticipated uptick underscores mounting affordability pressures for American households as import tariffs and related costs continue to filter through the economy. While the exact data will be…
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Will Singapore’s Home Loan Rates Keep Falling in 2026? A Look at the 2026 Mortgage Outlook
Singapore’s Mortgage Rates at Three-Year Lows: A Brief Recap Mortgage rates in Singapore have slipped to their lowest levels in three years, providing relief to homeowners who’ve faced a tough financing environment in recent times. The drop aligns with global rate movements and the policy stance of major central banks, notably the United States Federal…
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Will Singapore’s Home Loan Rates Fall Again in 2026? Experts Weigh In
Overview: A New Phase for Singapore Home Loan Rates Mortgage rates in Singapore have slipped to their lowest levels in three years, offering relief to homeowners and property buyers alike. As lenders adjust their pricing in response to global rate movements and local policy signals, the question on many mouths is whether this reprieve can…
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US unemployment rises to four-year high in November amid signs of a cooling job market
Summary: A veteran indicator of economic health moves higher The latest employment report shows that the US job market cooled more than expected in November as the unemployment rate rose to a four-year high. The shift underscores a continued struggle for workers and firms alike, even as the broader economy navigates mixed signals about growth,…
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US Unemployment Rises to Four-Year High in November
US Job Market Shows Signs of Slowing in November The latest Labor Department data indicate that US unemployment rose in November, reaching a four-year high. The uptick in the unemployment rate comes as the labor market shows signs of cooling after a long period of resilience. While the headline figures point to a weakening trend,…
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Mexican Peso Surges as U.S. Dollar Softens on Fed Rate Cut Bets
Market Summary: Peso Strength Follows a Weaker U.S. Dollar The Mexican peso advanced against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, with traders citing renewed confidence that the Federal Reserve could begin cutting interest rates in December. The peso’s rally came as the dollar softened more broadly, helping to lift risk appetite in Latin American currencies and…
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Mexican Peso Rises as U.S. Dollar Weakens on Fed Rate Cut Bets
Mexican Peso strengthens as dollar weakens The Mexican Peso advanced on Tuesday, trading around the 18.38 per dollar level as a softer U.S. dollar boosted sentiment across Latin American currencies. Traders scaled back expectations for aggressive U.S. rate hikes and instead priced in a potential Federal Reserve rate cut later this year, providing much-needed relief…
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Treasury Yields Fall as Consumer Confidence Wobbles; Markets Brace for Fed Signals
U.S. Treasury Yields Retreat as Confidence Dips The bond market is once again signaling that traders expect slower growth ahead, with the 10-year Treasury yield slipping below the 4% mark as fresh data on American consumer sentiment provided another round of downside momentum. The Conference Board’s November index came in at 88.7, down from 95.5…
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Treasury Yields Fall as Consumer Confidence Slips: What It Means for Markets
Overview: Yields Decline as Confidence Wavers The U.S. Treasury market kept its footing on a softer path as November data signaled a wobble in consumer confidence. The 10-year Treasury yield slipped below the 4% mark, a notable move that highlights the sensitivity of government debt prices to the ebb and flow of consumer sentiment and…