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causal20sc7700

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: However, since the U.S. has ratcheted up oil production and reduced its reliance on imports, shocks are less impactful to the United States. Answer:

noise

However, since the U.S. has ratcheted up oil production and reduced its reliance on imports, shocks are less impactful to the United States.

causal20sc7701

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Combining some of the more pressing issues in the market for September, which is seasonally a weak month for equities, we can't help but to marvel at the unwind of some of the more popular trades. Answer:

noise

Combining some of the more pressing issues in the market for September, which is seasonally a weak month for equities, we can't help but to marvel at the unwind of some of the more popular trades.

causal20sc7702

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Short oil, long bonds, long momentum and short value had been all the rage in 2019. In September, the reverse is in force and having been stimulated by sector rotation and a sell-off in the bond market. Answer:

noise

Short oil, long bonds, long momentum and short value had been all the rage in 2019. In September, the reverse is in force and having been stimulated by sector rotation and a sell-off in the bond market.

causal20sc7703

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: When will the unwind of these overcrowded trades come to an end remains to be seen, but here is what J.P. Morgan's quant team reminds investors about and with some nostalgia (Volmageddon). JPM's head quant analyst Marko Kolanovic also denotes that even with the recent crude oil spike and unwinding of the short energy positions, investors really need not worry. Answer:

noise

When will the unwind of these overcrowded trades come to an end remains to be seen, but here is what J.P. Morgan's quant team reminds investors about and with some nostalgia (Volmageddon). JPM's head quant analyst Marko Kolanovic also denotes that even with the recent crude oil spike and unwinding of the short energy positions, investors really need not worry.

causal20sc7704

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Figure 1 below implies that we could start expecting a negative impact from Oil on the S&P 500 in an $80-$85 range for WTI. This is still far away from the current level of $60. The last two times the market has experienced a momentum breakdown this severe, it preceded or coincided with an economic recession (see below). Answer:

noise

Figure 1 below implies that we could start expecting a negative impact from Oil on the S&P 500 in an $80-$85 range for WTI. This is still far away from the current level of $60. The last two times the market has experienced a momentum breakdown this severe, it preceded or coincided with an economic recession (see below).

causal20sc7705

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: He believes the recent breakdown in momentum signals the end of Goldilocks at best, and a recession at worst… but that both outcomes suggest the big winners this year are likely to come under further pressure. If the porridge is too cold, he believes the secular growth part of the long momentum strategy is more at risk than the defensives. Answer:

noise

He believes the recent breakdown in momentum signals the end of Goldilocks at best, and a recession at worst… but that both outcomes suggest the big winners this year are likely to come under further pressure. If the porridge is too cold, he believes the secular growth part of the long momentum strategy is more at risk than the defensives.

causal20sc7706

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: He doesn't believe momentum weakness will lead to a healthy or smooth rotation from growth to value because such a rotation will create too much portfolio destruction for most active managers and force a de-grossing of risk. Answer:

noise

He doesn't believe momentum weakness will lead to a healthy or smooth rotation from growth to value because such a rotation will create too much portfolio destruction for most active managers and force a de-grossing of risk.

causal20sc7707

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Moving beyond Monday's crude oil headlines and speculations, investors will now focus on the economic data of the week and the FOMC 2-day meeting that kicks-off Tuesday. Answer:

noise

Moving beyond Monday's crude oil headlines and speculations, investors will now focus on the economic data of the week and the FOMC 2-day meeting that kicks-off Tuesday.

causal20sc7708

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: The event will end with a likely 25 bps rate cut on Wednesday and the subsequent press conference that follows the announcement. The risk to the market is not likely the rate cut itself, but rather the forward looking statements, dot plot and number of detractors. Two members opposed the last rate cut, and even more could oppose this one, based on certain of the economic data that has been delivered since the July FOMC meeting. Answer:

noise

The event will end with a likely 25 bps rate cut on Wednesday and the subsequent press conference that follows the announcement. The risk to the market is not likely the rate cut itself, but rather the forward looking statements, dot plot and number of detractors. Two members opposed the last rate cut, and even more could oppose this one, based on certain of the economic data that has been delivered since the July FOMC meeting.

causal20sc7709

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Some strategists haves said the more dissents, the more it would add to increased market volatility, since the Fed outlook becomes much more uncertain if Fed officials are not more uniformly supporting policy actions. Answer:

noise

Some strategists haves said the more dissents, the more it would add to increased market volatility, since the Fed outlook becomes much more uncertain if Fed officials are not more uniformly supporting policy actions.

causal20sc7710

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: The dot plot is where most market participants will head once the statement's are released. Answer:

noise

The dot plot is where most market participants will head once the statement's are released.

causal20sc7711

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: If the dot plot doesn't project more easing, the task might fall to Fed chairman Jerome Powell to leave the door open for another cut when he talks to reporters. Answer:

noise

If the dot plot doesn't project more easing, the task might fall to Fed chairman Jerome Powell to leave the door open for another cut when he talks to reporters.

causal20sc7712

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: The market desires that the Fed remains carefully watching not just the U.S. economic data, but the global economic data, which continues to weaken. Additionally, the market desires that the Fed expresses it's willingness to ease further, should the data deteriorate further in the coming months. Answer:

noise

The market desires that the Fed remains carefully watching not just the U.S. economic data, but the global economic data, which continues to weaken. Additionally, the market desires that the Fed expresses it's willingness to ease further, should the data deteriorate further in the coming months.

causal20sc7713

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Investors have reduced their expectations for future rate cuts to include just one more in 2019, December. Answer:

noise

Investors have reduced their expectations for future rate cuts to include just one more in 2019, December.

causal20sc7714

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Nonetheless, the Fed will need to at least express its willingness to act with more accommodation should the economic situation demand it. At present, we believe that the Fed, led by Chairman Jerome Powell, has ample room to navigate the upcoming rate announcement and press conference, especially after the geopolitical event this weekend. Answer:

noise

Nonetheless, the Fed will need to at least express its willingness to act with more accommodation should the economic situation demand it. At present, we believe that the Fed, led by Chairman Jerome Powell, has ample room to navigate the upcoming rate announcement and press conference, especially after the geopolitical event this weekend.

causal20sc7715

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: The 3 main risks to the Fed's outlook and global activity are as follows: Global economic slowdown Trade policy uncertainty Low inflation Pushing the Fed aside, if not at least for the day… there will certainly be enough time to worry about the Fed come Wednesday. The economic data has been coming in stronger than expected of late. Answer:

noise

The 3 main risks to the Fed's outlook and global activity are as follows: Global economic slowdown Trade policy uncertainty Low inflation Pushing the Fed aside, if not at least for the day… there will certainly be enough time to worry about the Fed come Wednesday. The economic data has been coming in stronger than expected of late.

causal20sc7716

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: This has pushed the Citi Economic Surprise Index higher of late. Answer:

noise

This has pushed the Citi Economic Surprise Index higher of late.

causal20sc7717

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: The index had spent most of the year in negative territory before a stretch of positive service sector, jobless claims, retail sales and consumer spending data. The notable manufacturing decline doesn't portend as negative for the U.S. economy as it does for other industrialized nations. Answer:

noise

The index had spent most of the year in negative territory before a stretch of positive service sector, jobless claims, retail sales and consumer spending data. The notable manufacturing decline doesn't portend as negative for the U.S. economy as it does for other industrialized nations.

causal20sc7718

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: The U.S. economy has been less reliant on manufacturing since the 1970s. Answer:

noise

The U.S. economy has been less reliant on manufacturing since the 1970s.

causal20sc7719

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: The service sector has grown to become the greatest part of the U.S. economy, setting itself apart from the Eurozone and China. Answer:

noise

The service sector has grown to become the greatest part of the U.S. economy, setting itself apart from the Eurozone and China.

causal20sc7720

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: The contraction in ISM manufacturing data previously witnessed in 2015 wasn't significant enough to drive a recession in the United States. Given the relatively small weight of manufacturing in the U.S. economy, it must decline substantially to drive a recession. Answer:

noise

The contraction in ISM manufacturing data previously witnessed in 2015 wasn't significant enough to drive a recession in the United States. Given the relatively small weight of manufacturing in the U.S. economy, it must decline substantially to drive a recession.

causal20sc7721

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Current conditions appear similar to the 2015 contraction but above levels typically experienced going into recession. Answer:

noise

Current conditions appear similar to the 2015 contraction but above levels typically experienced going into recession.

causal20sc7722

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: With some of the focus on manufacturing data this week, the latest regional data is expected to weaken and has. The Empire State business conditions index fell 2.8 points to 2 in September, the New York Fed said Monday. Economists had expected little change and a reading of 4.9, according to a survey by Econoday. Answer:

noise

With some of the focus on manufacturing data this week, the latest regional data is expected to weaken and has. The Empire State business conditions index fell 2.8 points to 2 in September, the New York Fed said Monday. Economists had expected little change and a reading of 4.9, according to a survey by Econoday.

causal20sc7723

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: The index of present General Business conditions only fell slightly and expectations for the next six months were notably weaker, falling from 25.7 down to 13.7. While both of these indices are well off their highs from the last year or two, they also aren't at levels that, at this point, would be considered dangerous for the economy. Answer:

noise

The index of present General Business conditions only fell slightly and expectations for the next six months were notably weaker, falling from 25.7 down to 13.7. While both of these indices are well off their highs from the last year or two, they also aren't at levels that, at this point, would be considered dangerous for the economy.

causal20sc7724

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: One notable aspect of the Empire State survey was the large drops in expectations for Capital Expenditures and Technology Spending. Answer:

noise

One notable aspect of the Empire State survey was the large drops in expectations for Capital Expenditures and Technology Spending.

causal20sc7725

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: The index that tracks plans for Technology spending fell 10.9 points from 17.4 down to 6.5 in what was the largest monthly drop since May 2016. Answer:

noise

The index that tracks plans for Technology spending fell 10.9 points from 17.4 down to 6.5 in what was the largest monthly drop since May 2016.

causal20sc7726

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Plans for Capital Expenditures were even worse as that index fell 18.6 points from 23.2 down to 4.6. Answer:

noise

Plans for Capital Expenditures were even worse as that index fell 18.6 points from 23.2 down to 4.6.

causal20sc7727

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: For that index, it was the third-largest decline in the report's history dating back to 2001 and the largest monthly decline since May 2016. Here again, though, while these declines are pretty steep, they aren't at levels that in the past have been considered recessionary. Answer:

noise

For that index, it was the third-largest decline in the report's history dating back to 2001 and the largest monthly decline since May 2016. Here again, though, while these declines are pretty steep, they aren't at levels that in the past have been considered recessionary.

causal20sc7728

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: And today's economic data releases aren't terribly meaningful historically, as investors look forward and toward tomorrow's FOMC meeting. As noted earlier, the service sector aimed at servicing consumers has remained healthy in the face of weakening manufacturing output. The consumer has been benefitting from wage gains and a robust labor market. Answer:

noise

And today's economic data releases aren't terribly meaningful historically, as investors look forward and toward tomorrow's FOMC meeting. As noted earlier, the service sector aimed at servicing consumers has remained healthy in the face of weakening manufacturing output. The consumer has been benefitting from wage gains and a robust labor market.

causal20sc7729

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Household financial obligations remain at some 45+ year lows when juxtaposed with disposable income levels. Answer:

noise

Household financial obligations remain at some 45+ year lows when juxtaposed with disposable income levels.

causal20sc7730

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: August monthly retail sales confirmed for investors that despite all the talks of a recession and waning consumer sentiment surveys, the consumer remained in spend-mode. We might have expected this from the recent update from the Personal Income and Expenditures (PCE) data that pointed in a significant decline in the Personal Savings Rate, the first significant decline of 2019. What may be proving of greater importance in the consumer spending equation in 2019 than in years past is the acceleration in wage growth amongst the low-wage bracket. Answer:

noise

August monthly retail sales confirmed for investors that despite all the talks of a recession and waning consumer sentiment surveys, the consumer remained in spend-mode. We might have expected this from the recent update from the Personal Income and Expenditures (PCE) data that pointed in a significant decline in the Personal Savings Rate, the first significant decline of 2019. What may be proving of greater importance in the consumer spending equation in 2019 than in years past is the acceleration in wage growth amongst the low-wage bracket.

causal20sc7731

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: As we can see from the BLS Nonfarm Payroll data chart below, low wage earners have experienced the most significant pick-up in wages in years and when compared to peer wage tiers. When we consider the drop in the Personal Savings rate since mid 2019, we are forced to recognize that low-wage earners are not typically savers. With this in mind, it is no wonder the Personal Savings rate has dropped as low-wage growth has accelerated to the upside and has found retail sales also accelerating since mid-year. Answer:

noise

As we can see from the BLS Nonfarm Payroll data chart below, low wage earners have experienced the most significant pick-up in wages in years and when compared to peer wage tiers. When we consider the drop in the Personal Savings rate since mid 2019, we are forced to recognize that low-wage earners are not typically savers. With this in mind, it is no wonder the Personal Savings rate has dropped as low-wage growth has accelerated to the upside and has found retail sales also accelerating since mid-year.

causal20sc7732

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Despite economic uncertainty, households increased their spending at a 4.7% annual rate in the second quarter, the strongest pace in four and a half years. WSJ's Gunjan Banerji looks at why the consumer is powering forward, and whether it could be enough to prop up the economy, in this latest video analysis of the consumer. Gunjan outlines that despite several headwinds, the consumer has outperformed fears of an economic slowdown. Answer:

causal

Despite economic uncertainty, households increased their spending at a 4.7% annual rate in the second quarter, the strongest pace in four and a half years. WSJ's Gunjan Banerji looks at why the consumer is powering forward, and whether it could be enough to prop up the economy, in this latest video analysis of the consumer. Gunjan outlines that despite several headwinds, the consumer has outperformed fears of an economic slowdown.

causal20sc7733

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: And to accompany or coincide with Gunjan's analysis of the consumer and wage growth benefits adding to consumer spending, holiday sales are expected to show YoY growth once again. Answer:

noise

And to accompany or coincide with Gunjan's analysis of the consumer and wage growth benefits adding to consumer spending, holiday sales are expected to show YoY growth once again.

causal20sc7734

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Holiday retail sales for 2019 are forecast to increase 4.5% to 5%, exceeding $1.1 trillion, according to an annual survey by Deloitte. Answer:

noise

Holiday retail sales for 2019 are forecast to increase 4.5% to 5%, exceeding $1.1 trillion, according to an annual survey by Deloitte.

causal20sc7735

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: That would be better than the Census Bureau data of sales growth of 3.1% on sales of $1.09 trillion from last November to January. I think this will be a surprise for our clients, said Rod Sides, vice chairman of Deloitte's retail and distribution practice in the U.S. I think most [retailers] would expect a slightly lower increase. Answer:

noise

That would be better than the Census Bureau data of sales growth of 3.1% on sales of $1.09 trillion from last November to January. I think this will be a surprise for our clients, said Rod Sides, vice chairman of Deloitte's retail and distribution practice in the U.S. I think most [retailers] would expect a slightly lower increase.

causal20sc7736

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: … This is probably bigger than those expectations. Answer:

noise

… This is probably bigger than those expectations.

causal20sc7737

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Sides denotes some key positive factors that will push holiday sales higher in 2019: 2019 holiday season laps a season last year during which the U.S. government shut down and the stock market saw major declines last December. Answer:

noise

Sides denotes some key positive factors that will push holiday sales higher in 2019: 2019 holiday season laps a season last year during which the U.S. government shut down and the stock market saw major declines last December.

causal20sc7738

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: We're [coming] off a much lower base. Answer:

noise

We're [coming] off a much lower base.

causal20sc7739

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: … But we don't expect [those things] to happen this holiday season. Answer:

noise

… But we don't expect [those things] to happen this holiday season.

causal20sc7740

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: The U.S. labor market remains strong. Answer:

noise

The U.S. labor market remains strong.

causal20sc7741

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Unemployment rates still near record lows. Answer:

noise

Unemployment rates still near record lows.

causal20sc7742

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Consumer confidence elevated. A separate forecast by global consulting firm AlixPartners is calling for holiday sales growth of 4.4% to 5.3 percent. Answer:

noise

Consumer confidence elevated. A separate forecast by global consulting firm AlixPartners is calling for holiday sales growth of 4.4% to 5.3 percent.

causal20sc7743

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: But AlixPartners says there's still unprecedented uncertainty as the season approaches. Answer:

noise

But AlixPartners says there's still unprecedented uncertainty as the season approaches.

causal20sc7744

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: While our forecast is bullish, we are nevertheless advising clients to be nimble, said Joel Bines, a managing director for AlixPartners. These are uncharted waters, and the best course to set is one that includes a strong cost control and flawless execution. As the economy muddles through the Q3 period, which will come to an end this month, we also anniversary the annual recession call from the infamous pseudo-economist David Rosenberg. Answer:

noise

While our forecast is bullish, we are nevertheless advising clients to be nimble, said Joel Bines, a managing director for AlixPartners. These are uncharted waters, and the best course to set is one that includes a strong cost control and flawless execution. As the economy muddles through the Q3 period, which will come to an end this month, we also anniversary the annual recession call from the infamous pseudo-economist David Rosenberg.

causal20sc7745

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: It was in June of 2018 that Rosenberg made his previous recession forecast. Answer:

noise

It was in June of 2018 that Rosenberg made his previous recession forecast.

causal20sc7746

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: While we can recognize the growth slowdown in 2019 and from tough comparisons, fueled by tax reform legislation and now refuted by a year-long trade war, Finom Group doesn't see the necessary components for an imminent recession. Answer:

noise

While we can recognize the growth slowdown in 2019 and from tough comparisons, fueled by tax reform legislation and now refuted by a year-long trade war, Finom Group doesn't see the necessary components for an imminent recession.

causal20sc7747

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Equity futures and crude oil are setting up for a negative open for trading on Wall Street Tuesday, but noted market bull Tony Dwyer of Canaccord Genuity suggests investors should get aggressive with their equity exposure near-term. Answer:

noise

Equity futures and crude oil are setting up for a negative open for trading on Wall Street Tuesday, but noted market bull Tony Dwyer of Canaccord Genuity suggests investors should get aggressive with their equity exposure near-term.

causal20sc7748

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: On CNBC's Fast Money, Monday evening, Dwyer laid out his case that history suggests a continuation of the market move higher into 2020. Sentiment got bearish enough with 10-year yield low enough 2011-2012: Fears of Greece to be knocked out of Euro and Euro to break up. Answer:

noise

On CNBC's Fast Money, Monday evening, Dwyer laid out his case that history suggests a continuation of the market move higher into 2020. Sentiment got bearish enough with 10-year yield low enough 2011-2012: Fears of Greece to be knocked out of Euro and Euro to break up.

causal20sc7749

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Stock market bottomed that year at -19.6%. Answer:

noise

Stock market bottomed that year at -19.6%.

causal20sc7750

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Then S&P 500 rallied 22% and from their the market rallied another 38% until the 10 year rallied to over 3%. 10-year likely made a low. Will likely go back to 2.5% over time. Answer:

noise

Then S&P 500 rallied 22% and from their the market rallied another 38% until the 10 year rallied to over 3%. 10-year likely made a low. Will likely go back to 2.5% over time.

causal20sc7751

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: We've had 3 mini recession fears already, driven by global industrial output. Answer:

noise

We've had 3 mini recession fears already, driven by global industrial output.

causal20sc7752

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: ECB disappointed in their action last week, but their commentary on inflation is what drove rates in the market. They got ahead of the curve not by cutting but by their commentary. Answer:

noise

ECB disappointed in their action last week, but their commentary on inflation is what drove rates in the market. They got ahead of the curve not by cutting but by their commentary.

causal20sc7753

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: The Fed Funds Rate gets the S&P 500 to breakout, assuming it is not the highest level rate, which it is presently. Answer:

noise

The Fed Funds Rate gets the S&P 500 to breakout, assuming it is not the highest level rate, which it is presently.

causal20sc7754

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Dwyer believes investors should be playing offense by getting into the cyclicals, financials, tech and consumer discretionary. Answer:

noise

Dwyer believes investors should be playing offense by getting into the cyclicals, financials, tech and consumer discretionary.

causal20sc7755

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Again, the caveat is that the Fed has to get ahead of the curve by lowering rates or convincing the market to lift the long-end of the curve. Rounding out today's daily market dispatch, Finom Group offers this Public Service Announcement of sorts: Beware of social media pundits masquerading as economists, certified market technicians and strategists. Answer:

noise

Again, the caveat is that the Fed has to get ahead of the curve by lowering rates or convincing the market to lift the long-end of the curve. Rounding out today's daily market dispatch, Finom Group offers this Public Service Announcement of sorts: Beware of social media pundits masquerading as economists, certified market technicians and strategists.

causal20sc7756

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: With all the headlines surrounding the spike in crude oil and gas prices to come over the weekend, Twitter participants were out and about with false and misleading narratives. Answer:

noise

With all the headlines surrounding the spike in crude oil and gas prices to come over the weekend, Twitter participants were out and about with false and misleading narratives.

causal20sc7757

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Here is one example of such a false narrative: With over 11,700 followers, this twitter account thought it was necessary to frighten investors and market participants into believing there was some kind of run on the gas pumps, given the likely event of rising gas prices from the oil field bombings. A quick analytical dive into the photograph revealed the photo first appeared in a 2012 article here (link). This was also recently pointed out by Nick Cola's, co-founder of DataTrek Research, who says the spike in oil is likely unsustainable. Answer:

noise

Here is one example of such a false narrative: With over 11,700 followers, this twitter account thought it was necessary to frighten investors and market participants into believing there was some kind of run on the gas pumps, given the likely event of rising gas prices from the oil field bombings. A quick analytical dive into the photograph revealed the photo first appeared in a 2012 article here (link). This was also recently pointed out by Nick Cola's, co-founder of DataTrek Research, who says the spike in oil is likely unsustainable.

causal20sc7758

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Even the $80 level might not mean a pronounced broader downturn for the economy. Answer:

noise

Even the $80 level might not mean a pronounced broader downturn for the economy.

causal20sc7759

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Colas points out that of the recessions the U.S. has seen dating back to the early 1980s, none has come without an oil spike of at least 90%. Answer:

noise

Colas points out that of the recessions the U.S. has seen dating back to the early 1980s, none has come without an oil spike of at least 90%.

causal20sc7760

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: The Great Recession, for instance, saw a 96% move, while the dot-com bust featured a 141% surge and 1990′s was preceded by a 96% jump. Answer:

noise

The Great Recession, for instance, saw a 96% move, while the dot-com bust featured a 141% surge and 1990′s was preceded by a 96% jump.

causal20sc7761

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Seth Golden Answer:

noise

Seth Golden

causal20sc7762

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Singapore AVIVA dangled S$15.3 million as a sign-on bonus to Prudential Assurance Company Singapore's then top agency manager Peter Tan Shou Yi in 2016, Prudential said. Answer:

noise

Singapore AVIVA dangled S$15.3 million as a sign-on bonus to Prudential Assurance Company Singapore's then top agency manager Peter Tan Shou Yi in 2016, Prudential said.

causal20sc7763

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: And Mr Tan's company, PTO Management and Consultancy (PTOMC), received S$24 million from Aviva's subsidiary, Aviva Financial Advisers (AFA), after he quit Prudential. Answer:

noise

And Mr Tan's company, PTO Management and Consultancy (PTOMC), received S$24 million from Aviva's subsidiary, Aviva Financial Advisers (AFA), after he quit Prudential.

causal20sc7764

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: This included the 54-year-old's sign-on bonus and recruitment bonuses for bringing in new agents, the High Court heard on Friday. Answer:

noise

This included the 54-year-old's sign-on bonus and recruitment bonuses for bringing in new agents, the High Court heard on Friday.

causal20sc7765

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: PTOMC is the company through which Mr Tan is providing services to AFA. Answer:

noise

PTOMC is the company through which Mr Tan is providing services to AFA.

causal20sc7766

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: sentifi.com Mr Tan and PTOMC are being sued by Prudential for allegedly soliciting 221 agents and 23 agency leaders under Mr Tan to defect en masse to AFA in mid-2016. Answer:

noise

sentifi.com Mr Tan and PTOMC are being sued by Prudential for allegedly soliciting 221 agents and 23 agency leaders under Mr Tan to defect en masse to AFA in mid-2016.

causal20sc7767

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Prudential alleges that Mr Tan breached his contractual and fiduciary duties when he carried out the poaching while still being with the insurer. The insurer, through lawyers from Rajah & Tann, is seeking up to S$2.5 billion in compensation from the two defendants. Answer:

causal

Prudential alleges that Mr Tan breached his contractual and fiduciary duties when he carried out the poaching while still being with the insurer. The insurer, through lawyers from Rajah & Tann, is seeking up to S$2.5 billion in compensation from the two defendants.

causal20sc7768

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Mr Tan, defended by Senior Counsel Thio Shen Yi, rejected any liability as he said he did not have any non-solicitation contractual obligation, is not a fiduciary of Prudential and did not engage in any alleged acts of solicitation. Answer:

noise

Mr Tan, defended by Senior Counsel Thio Shen Yi, rejected any liability as he said he did not have any non-solicitation contractual obligation, is not a fiduciary of Prudential and did not engage in any alleged acts of solicitation.

causal20sc7769

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: He denied the allegation on Friday under cross-examination by Prudential's lawyer Murali Pillai that his sign-on bonus of S$15.3 million was for him to bring 250 of his agents from Prudential to AFA. Answer:

noise

He denied the allegation on Friday under cross-examination by Prudential's lawyer Murali Pillai that his sign-on bonus of S$15.3 million was for him to bring 250 of his agents from Prudential to AFA.

causal20sc7770

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: The remuneration was to make up for financial incentives that he had to forgo and 1.5 times of his lost income for leaving Prudential, said the defendant, who is legally trained. Answer:

noise

The remuneration was to make up for financial incentives that he had to forgo and 1.5 times of his lost income for leaving Prudential, said the defendant, who is legally trained.

causal20sc7771

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: The court heard that originally, Mr Tan was to receive S$16 million in sign-on bonus, but this was reduced to S$13.8 million to exclude business allowances, before the quantum was finalised at S$15.3 million. Answer:

noise

The court heard that originally, Mr Tan was to receive S$16 million in sign-on bonus, but this was reduced to S$13.8 million to exclude business allowances, before the quantum was finalised at S$15.3 million.

causal20sc7772

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Clawback of the full amount would be effected if the agents did not meet 70 per cent of business targets in the first draft of the agreement in May 2016. This condition was changed to meeting 85 per cent of business targets for two consecutive years in the second draft agreement dated June 27, 2016. However, the second draft also included a provision for no clawback if Mr Tan agreed to be bound by a restraint clause prohibiting him from continuing to participate in the financial services sector. Answer:

noise

Clawback of the full amount would be effected if the agents did not meet 70 per cent of business targets in the first draft of the agreement in May 2016. This condition was changed to meeting 85 per cent of business targets for two consecutive years in the second draft agreement dated June 27, 2016. However, the second draft also included a provision for no clawback if Mr Tan agreed to be bound by a restraint clause prohibiting him from continuing to participate in the financial services sector.

causal20sc7773

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Prudential's Mr Pillai argued that the condition was changed because Mr Tan had - by June 27, 2016 - secured over 200 agents to go over to AFA. Mr Tan disagreed. When the hearing commenced in July, the court heard that Aviva had prepared a war chest of S$100 million to S$150 million to poach the agents. Answer:

noise

Prudential's Mr Pillai argued that the condition was changed because Mr Tan had - by June 27, 2016 - secured over 200 agents to go over to AFA. Mr Tan disagreed. When the hearing commenced in July, the court heard that Aviva had prepared a war chest of S$100 million to S$150 million to poach the agents.

causal20sc7774

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Mr Tan has completed his testimony. The trial continues on Sept 24. Answer:

noise

Mr Tan has completed his testimony. The trial continues on Sept 24.

causal20sc7775

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Tay Peck Gek Answer:

noise

Tay Peck Gek

causal20sc7776

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Search ISAs are tax-exempt savings accounts available to individuals. At Knox & Eames, we advise individuals on tax efficient investments in the Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire area. Answer:

noise

Search ISAs are tax-exempt savings accounts available to individuals. At Knox & Eames, we advise individuals on tax efficient investments in the Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire area.

causal20sc7777

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Some information about ISAs is given below. Answer:

noise

Some information about ISAs is given below.

causal20sc7778

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Successive governments, concerned at the relatively low level of savings in the UK economy have over the years introduced various means by which individuals can save through a tax-free environment. What is an ISA? ISAs are tax-exempt savings accounts available to individuals aged 18 or over who are resident and ordinarily resident in the UK. Answer:

noise

Successive governments, concerned at the relatively low level of savings in the UK economy have over the years introduced various means by which individuals can save through a tax-free environment. What is an ISA? ISAs are tax-exempt savings accounts available to individuals aged 18 or over who are resident and ordinarily resident in the UK.

causal20sc7779

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: ISAs are only available to individual investors and cannot be held jointly. ISAs are guaranteed to run for ten years although there is no minimum period for which the accounts must be held. Answer:

noise

ISAs are only available to individual investors and cannot be held jointly. ISAs are guaranteed to run for ten years although there is no minimum period for which the accounts must be held.

causal20sc7780

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Investment limits Investment choices Investors are allowed to invest in a cash ISA, an investment ISA, an Innovative Finance ISA, or a combination of the three subject to not exceeding the overall annual investment limit. Investors are able to transfer their investments from a stocks and shares ISA to a cash ISA (or vice versa). Answer:

noise

Investment limits Investment choices Investors are allowed to invest in a cash ISA, an investment ISA, an Innovative Finance ISA, or a combination of the three subject to not exceeding the overall annual investment limit. Investors are able to transfer their investments from a stocks and shares ISA to a cash ISA (or vice versa).

causal20sc7781

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: ISAs are allowed to invest in cash (including bank and building society accounts and designated National Savings), stocks and shares (including unit and investment trusts and government securities with at least five years to run) and life assurance. Answer:

noise

ISAs are allowed to invest in cash (including bank and building society accounts and designated National Savings), stocks and shares (including unit and investment trusts and government securities with at least five years to run) and life assurance.

causal20sc7782

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: A wide range of securities including certain retail bonds with less than five years before maturity, Core Capital Deferred Shares issued by building societies, listed bonds issued by Co-operative Societies and Community Benefit Societies and SME securities that are admitted to trading on a recognised stock exchange are eligible to be held in an ISA, Junior ISA or Child Trust Fund (CTF). Answer:

noise

A wide range of securities including certain retail bonds with less than five years before maturity, Core Capital Deferred Shares issued by building societies, listed bonds issued by Co-operative Societies and Community Benefit Societies and SME securities that are admitted to trading on a recognised stock exchange are eligible to be held in an ISA, Junior ISA or Child Trust Fund (CTF).

causal20sc7783

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: The Innovative Finance ISA can be used for loans arranged via a peer-to-peer (P2P) platform. Peer-to-peer lending is a small but rapidly growing alternative source of finance for individuals and businesses. Answer:

noise

The Innovative Finance ISA can be used for loans arranged via a peer-to-peer (P2P) platform. Peer-to-peer lending is a small but rapidly growing alternative source of finance for individuals and businesses.

causal20sc7784

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: The Innovative Finance ISA may also invest in debt securities offered via crowdfunding platforms. Answer:

noise

The Innovative Finance ISA may also invest in debt securities offered via crowdfunding platforms.

causal20sc7785

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Withdraw and replace monies ISA savers may be able to withdraw and replace money from their cash ISA without it counting towards their annual ISA subscription limit for that year where they hold a 'Flexible ISA'. Answer:

noise

Withdraw and replace monies ISA savers may be able to withdraw and replace money from their cash ISA without it counting towards their annual ISA subscription limit for that year where they hold a 'Flexible ISA'.

causal20sc7786

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Additional ISA allowance for spouses on death An additional ISA allowance is available for spouses or civil partners when an ISA saver dies. Answer:

noise

Additional ISA allowance for spouses on death An additional ISA allowance is available for spouses or civil partners when an ISA saver dies.

causal20sc7787

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: The additional ISA allowance is equal to the value of a deceased person's accounts at the time of their death and is in addition to the normal ISA subscription limit. Answer:

noise

The additional ISA allowance is equal to the value of a deceased person's accounts at the time of their death and is in addition to the normal ISA subscription limit.

causal20sc7788

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: There are time limits within which the additional allowance has to be used. Answer:

noise

There are time limits within which the additional allowance has to be used.

causal20sc7789

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: In certain circumstances an individual can transfer to their own ISA non-cash assets such as stocks and shares previously held by their spouse. In most cases, it is envisaged that the additional allowance will be used to subscribe to an ISA offered by the same financial institution that provided the deceased person's ISA. Answer:

noise

In certain circumstances an individual can transfer to their own ISA non-cash assets such as stocks and shares previously held by their spouse. In most cases, it is envisaged that the additional allowance will be used to subscribe to an ISA offered by the same financial institution that provided the deceased person's ISA.

causal20sc7790

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: As the rules allow the transfer of stocks and shares directly into the new ISA, in many cases the effect will be that the investments are left intact and the spouse becomes the new owner of the deceased person's ISA. Answer:

noise

As the rules allow the transfer of stocks and shares directly into the new ISA, in many cases the effect will be that the investments are left intact and the spouse becomes the new owner of the deceased person's ISA.

causal20sc7791

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: The tax advantaged treatment of ISAs continues whilst an individual's estate is in administration. Tax advantages The income from ISA investments is exempt from income tax. Answer:

noise

The tax advantaged treatment of ISAs continues whilst an individual's estate is in administration. Tax advantages The income from ISA investments is exempt from income tax.

causal20sc7792

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Any capital gains made on investments held in an ISA are exempt from capital gains tax. Answer:

noise

Any capital gains made on investments held in an ISA are exempt from capital gains tax.

causal20sc7793

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Uses of an ISA Many people use an ISA in the first instance, to save for a rainy day. Since they were first introduced people have used them to save for retirement, to complement their pension plans or to save for future repayment of their mortgage to give just a few examples. Answer:

noise

Uses of an ISA Many people use an ISA in the first instance, to save for a rainy day. Since they were first introduced people have used them to save for retirement, to complement their pension plans or to save for future repayment of their mortgage to give just a few examples.

causal20sc7794

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: We have known young people, wary of commitment to long-term saving start an ISA and when more certain of the future use it as a lump sum to start another financial plan. Answer:

noise

We have known young people, wary of commitment to long-term saving start an ISA and when more certain of the future use it as a lump sum to start another financial plan.

causal20sc7795

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Help to Buy ISA The Help to Buy ISA, which provides a tax-free savings account for first time buyers wishing to save for a home. The scheme will provide a government bonus to each person who has saved into a Help to Buy ISA at the point they use their savings to purchase their first home. For every £200 a first time buyer saves, the government will provide a £50 bonus up to a maximum bonus of £3,000 on £12,000 of savings. Answer:

causal

Help to Buy ISA The Help to Buy ISA, which provides a tax-free savings account for first time buyers wishing to save for a home. The scheme will provide a government bonus to each person who has saved into a Help to Buy ISA at the point they use their savings to purchase their first home. For every £200 a first time buyer saves, the government will provide a £50 bonus up to a maximum bonus of £3,000 on £12,000 of savings.

causal20sc7796

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Help to Buy ISAs are subject to eligibility rules and limits: An individual is only eligible for one account throughout the lifetime of the scheme and it is only available to first time buyers. Answer:

noise

Help to Buy ISAs are subject to eligibility rules and limits: An individual is only eligible for one account throughout the lifetime of the scheme and it is only available to first time buyers.

causal20sc7797

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Interest received on the account will be tax-free. Answer:

noise

Interest received on the account will be tax-free.

causal20sc7798

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: Savings are limited to a monthly maximum of £200 with an opportunity to deposit an additional £1,000 when the account is first opened. Answer:

causal

Savings are limited to a monthly maximum of £200 with an opportunity to deposit an additional £1,000 when the account is first opened.

causal20sc7799

In this task, you are provided with sentences extracted from financial news and SEC data. Your goal is to classify each sentence into either 'causal' or 'noise' based on whether or not it indicates a causal relationship between financial events. Please return only the category 'causal' or 'noise'. Text: The government will provide a 25% bonus on the total amount saved including interest, capped at a maximum of £3,000 which is tax-free. The bonus will be paid when the first home is purchased. The bonus can only be put towards a first home located in the UK with a purchase value of £450,000 or less in London and £250,000 or less in the rest of the UK. Answer:

causal

The government will provide a 25% bonus on the total amount saved including interest, capped at a maximum of £3,000 which is tax-free. The bonus will be paid when the first home is purchased. The bonus can only be put towards a first home located in the UK with a purchase value of £450,000 or less in London and £250,000 or less in the rest of the UK.