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Housing costs and affordability
Analysis
2 developments from 2 outlets in the past week.
Forecast
What will the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage average in the United States be on February 25, 2027, according to Freddie Mac?Poll
What would do most to make housing affordable?
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How much of your income goes to rent or mortgage?
Inflation and cost of living
Trump may have lost but don’t bet Democrats can fix the economy
There’s not much they can do over the next couple of years to alleviate angry voters’ stress over pricesIt was the economy, again. Although Donald Trump largely ignored it, voters’ acute concerns over the rising cost of living fuelled a political upheaval for the ages that is likely to deliver the biggest swing toward
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FFrance 24 · 4h
USA: Democrats vow to investigate Donald Trump
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PPBS · 16h
Schumer says Democrats will stop Trump from placing 'right-winger' on the Supreme Court
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CCNBC · 1d
Barkin sees interest rate hikes ahead, but at a gradual pace
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CCNBC · 3d
Euro zone inflation hits 4% for first time in three years as interest rate hike looms
Analysis
11 developments from 11 outlets in the past week.
Forecast
What will the US year-over-year CPI inflation rate for December 2026 be, as first published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics by January 31, 2027?Poll
Which rising cost hits your budget hardest right now?
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Compared with a year ago, is your household better or worse off?
Trade and tariffs
Analysis
The Trump administration is adjusting its 50% tariffs on Canadian goods by exempting some products while replacing others, prompting a new legal challenge and criticism from Canadian officials regarding increased costs for families. These trade tensions are impacting various sectors, with companies like Audi announcing new U.S. manufacturing plants to mitigate tariff exposure and steel producers in other regions reporting collateral damage. Observers are now watching for the outcome of the lawsuit against the administration's use of the Tariff Act and how ongoing diplomatic talks with nations like India and the EU will shape future trade agreements.
Forecast
Will the United States government implement or maintain a tariff of 25% or higher on all imports from Canada as of February 1, 2027?Poll
Do tariffs on imports help or hurt your country overall?
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Which should trade policy protect first?
Healthcare access and costs
Remembering Jay Rockefeller's life and legacy of public service
Jay Rockefeller, former West Virginia governor and longtime U.S. senator, has died at age 89. Born into one of America's wealthiest and most prominent families, Rockefeller forged his own path in politics and became a leading voice on healthcare, education and the needs of working families. Lisa Desjardins looks back a
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PPBS · 16h
Georgia Gov.-elect Bottoms reflects on historic victory and the path forward for Democrats
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PPBS · 16h
Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy released from hospital after stroke
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PPBS · 16h
3 charged in $129 million AI scheme targeting thousands of companies
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CCNBC · 16h
Sen. Chris Murphy released from hospital after stroke, will miss votes for 'several weeks' as he rehabs
Analysis
12 developments from 14 outlets in the past week.
Forecast
Will the United States federal government implement new restrictions on Medicare drug price negotiations or expand exemptions for drugmakers by March 31, 2027?Poll
Should employer-provided health plans be required to cover GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
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Will federal courts permanently strike down Medicaid work requirement rules by the end of the year?
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Elections and democracy
Black voter turnout surges in US south despite Republican redistricting drive: ‘They could not stop the momentum’
The GOP tried to dilute their power, but Black voters helped Democrats get elected in Alabama, Texas and FloridaBlack voter turnout surged across US southern states where Republicans were accused of redrawing electoral maps to “diminish Black political power” in the wake of a seismic supreme court ruling.Democrats flip
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PPBS · 10h
Brooks and Capehart on Trump's White House shakeup and fallout from the midterms
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TThe Guardian · 10h
Lawyers descend on Mississippi as vote counting continues in razor-thin Senate race
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PPBS · 16h
Cornell faculty vote 'no confidence' in university leadership after alleged fraternity gang rape
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CCNBC · 16h
Trump says Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff
Analysis
Recent elections in Brazil, Israel, and Serbia have resulted in significant political shifts, including a presidential victory for Lula in Brazil and a deadlocked parliamentary outcome in Israel. These developments impact governance and stability in their respective regions, with ongoing concerns regarding election integrity and the peaceful transfer of power. Observers are now watching for the resolution of government formation in Israel and the legal and political fallout surrounding the post-election situation in Brazil.