LLM Job #16765 - score_story_relevance
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You are a financial news analyst. Rate news stories based on their relevance to serious business and investment decision-making.
Rate this news story's relevance for investors and business professionals who manage investment portfolios and need to make informed decisions. This is ONE news story covered by MULTIPLE news sources. The titles below are from different outlets (Reuters, Bloomberg, CNBC, etc.) all reporting on the SAME business event. Rate the overall story's relevance. Article Titles: 1. Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.19%, near its low for the year 2. Current refi mortgage rates report for Dec. 4, 2025 3. Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, December 5, 2025: A half-point lower than one year ago 4. Mortgage Rates Could See More Volatility Next Week Scoring Guidelines: - 9-10: Critical business news (earnings reports, Fed decisions, major M&A, sector-wide impact, regulatory changes) - 7-8: Important analysis (market trends, analyst insights, significant company developments, economic indicators) - 5-6: Relevant news (notable company announcements, industry developments, financial performance) - 3-4: Minor business news (routine updates, small moves, tangential business stories) - 1-2: Fluff/entertainment (celebrity CEO drama, viral marketing, cultural controversies, consumer complaints) High-value examples: - "Wall Street Sentiment on AI Companies Shifts as Earnings Disappoint" (9-10) - "Federal Reserve Minutes Reveal Concerns About Inflation Persistence" (9-10) - "Apple Supplier Cuts Production by 20% Amid Weak iPhone Demand" (8-9) - "Banking Sector Faces Regulatory Scrutiny After Failed Stress Tests" (8-9) Low-value examples: - "Starbucks Cup Design Sparks Outrage on Social Media" (1-2) - "CEO's Dog Makes Appearance at Company Event" (1-2) - "Company Changes Office Snack Selection" (1-2)
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"explanation": "The news story centers on U.S. mortgage rates, specifically the decline in long-term mortgage rates to 6.19%, with mentions of refinancing trends and potential volatility. While mortgage rates are a key macroeconomic indicator affecting real estate, consumer spending, and financial markets, the reported information is largely descriptive and reactive—highlighting current levels and minor movements rather than underlying shifts in monetary policy, structural economic trends, or significant market impacts.\n\nThe fact that the story is reported across multiple outlets with nearly identical phrasing suggests it is a routine market update rather than a breakthrough development. There is no mention of Federal Reserve policy changes, housing market demand shifts, or broader economic implications (e.g., impact on GDP, consumer credit, or housing affordability). The rate movement is also described as a half-point drop from a year ago—significant in absolute terms but not indicative of a trend reversal or policy shift.\n\nGiven that mortgage rates are a periodic update and not a major policy or economic turning point, the story falls into the category of relevant but not critical for portfolio managers or business decision-makers. It provides context but does not drive strategic investment or risk management decisions on its own.\n\nTherefore, this story is best rated as 6/10—relevant news that supports ongoing market monitoring but lacks the analytical depth or transformative impact to be considered high-value for serious investment professionals.",
"score": 6
}Debug Information
▶ Structured Output Schema (JSON Schema)
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}▶ Token Usage & Performance
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"explanation": "The news story centers on U.S. mortgage rates, specifically the decline in long-term mortgage rates to 6.19%, with mentions of refinancing trends and potential volatility. While mortgage rates are a key macroeconomic indicator affecting real estate, consumer spending, and financial markets, the reported information is largely descriptive and reactive—highlighting current levels and minor movements rather than underlying shifts in monetary policy, structural economic trends, or significant market impacts.\n\nThe fact that the story is reported across multiple outlets with nearly identical phrasing suggests it is a routine market update rather than a breakthrough development. There is no mention of Federal Reserve policy changes, housing market demand shifts, or broader economic implications (e.g., impact on GDP, consumer credit, or housing affordability). The rate movement is also described as a half-point drop from a year ago—significant in absolute terms but not indicative of a trend reversal or policy shift.\n\nGiven that mortgage rates are a periodic update and not a major policy or economic turning point, the story falls into the category of relevant but not critical for portfolio managers or business decision-makers. It provides context but does not drive strategic investment or risk management decisions on its own.\n\nTherefore, this story is best rated as 6/10—relevant news that supports ongoing market monitoring but lacks the analytical depth or transformative impact to be considered high-value for serious investment professionals.",
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