Rising Ifo Business Confidence Index in Germany
In June 2025, Germany’s Ifo Business Climate Index rose to 88.4 points, reaching its highest level in a year and surpassing both May’s 87.5 and market expectations of 88.2. The expectations component climbed to 90.7, marking its strongest reading since...
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Germany’s Producer Prices Fall Sharply Again
Germany’s Producer Price Index (PPI) fell by 1.2% year-over-year in May 2025, marking the third consecutive month of decline and the steepest drop since September 2024. The decline was primarily driven by falling energy prices, which continue to ease inflationary...
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Japan’s Inflation Eases; Monetary Policy Outlook!
Key Inflation Statistics – May 2025In May 2025, Japan’s inflation eases, reflecting a shift in economic momentum. Indicator Value Notes Annual Inflation Rate 3.5% Down from 3.6% last month, lowest since Nov 2024 Core Inflation Rate 3.7% Up from 3.5%...
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Fed Holds Steady in June: A Cautious Pause Amid Economic UncertaintyPublished
📌 Key Highlights from the June 2025 FOMC Meeting: Fed Holds Steady Metric Current Update Previous Forecast Fed Funds Rate 🔒 4.25% – 4.50% (unchanged) 4.25% – 4.50% Rate Cuts Expected in 2025 ✂️ Two cuts still projected (H2 2025)...
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US Building Permits Fall to Lowest Level Since June 2020
In another sign of slowing momentum in the housing sector, US building permits dropped by 2% in May 2025, falling to an annualized rate of 1.393 million units, the lowest since June 2020 and below market expectations of 1.43 million....
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