Consumer Confidence in Germany Improves Sharply – May 2025
Germany’s consumer sentiment is showing signs of recovery, reflecting an improvement in Consumer Confidence in Germany. The GfK Consumer Climate Index for May 2025 climbed to -20.6, up from -24.3 the previous month. Not only is this figure better than...
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Limited Increase in Initial Jobless Claims in the US
In the third week of April 2025, the number of initial jobless claims in the United States increased by 6,000 to reach 222,000. This figure aligns with market expectations and remains near the lowest two-month level. Significant Decline in Total...
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9.2% Surge in Durable Goods Orders in the US
In March 2025, new orders for durable manufactured goods in the United States rose by 9.2%, reaching a total of $315.7 billion. This growth marks the third consecutive monthly increase and far exceeds the market forecast of 2%. Durable Goods...
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Germany’s Business Climate Index Hits Highest Level Since July
In April 2025, Germany’s Ifo Business Climate Index increased slightly to 86.9 points, marking the highest level since July 2024. This represents a modest rise from 86.7 points the previous month and defies earlier forecasts, which predicted a decrease. This...
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Market Optimism Surges After Trump’s Trade Tone Shift
On Wednesday morning, global markets responded positively to a shift in tone from former U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump’s Trade Tone Shift stance on both China trade policy and the Federal Reserve’s leadership brought renewed optimism to equity markets and...
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