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Canada's Ivey PMI Dips Below 50 Again in May

Canada’s Ivey PMI Dips Below 50 Again in May

Canada’s economy showed mixed signals in May, as the Ivey...

Bank of Canada Holds Rate at 2.75% Amid Trade Uncertainty

Bank of Canada Holds Rate at 2.75% Amid Trade Uncertainty

The Bank of Canada (BoC) opted to keep its benchmark...

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Canada’s Ivey PMI Dips Below 50 Again in May

Canada’s Ivey PMI Dips Below 50 Again in May

Canada’s economy showed mixed signals in May, as the Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) ticked up to 48.9, up from April’s 47.9 — but still below the neutral 50 mark, indicating continued contraction for the second time since January. Interestingly,...
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Bank of Canada Holds Rate at 2.75% Amid Trade Uncertainty

Bank of Canada Holds Rate at 2.75% Amid Trade Uncertainty

The Bank of Canada (BoC) opted to keep its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.75% in its June 2025 meeting. This marks the second consecutive hold, following seven straight rate cuts totaling 225 basis points earlier this cycle. What Drove...
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ECB Kicks Off Rate Cuts with a 25 Basis Point Move

ECB Kicks Off Rate Cuts with a 25 Basis Point Move

In a highly anticipated move, the European Central Bank (ECB) has lowered its key interest rates by 25 basis points, marking the first step in a cautious shift away from its long-standing tightening cycle. This decision, made during the ECB’s...
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Surprise Rebound in German Factory Orders in April 2025

Surprise Rebound in German Factory Orders in April 2025

Germany’s factory orders unexpectedly rose in April, defying market expectations and signaling a mixed but resilient outlook for the country’s manufacturing sector. Key Figures 📊 Factory Orders Overview Category Change Computer, Electronic & Optical Products 🔺 +21.5% Aircraft, Ships &...
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Eurozone Inflation Falls Below ECB Target Since 2024

Eurozone Inflation Falls Below ECB Target Since 2024

Euro area inflation cooled more than expected in May 2025, offering the strongest signal yet that the European Central Bank (ECB) could soon begin lowering interest rates. This significant reduction in Eurozone inflation, as reported by Eurostat, saw annual inflation...
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