UK Inflation Eases Slightly in May 2025
The UK annual inflation rate edged down to 3.4% in May 2025, a slight drop from 3.5% in April. As UK inflation eases, this figure matches market expectations and marks the lowest level since early 2024. ✅ The biggest downward...
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Japan’s Trade Deficit Narrows in May 2025: Imports Plunge Sharply
Japan’s trade deficit in May 2025 dropped to ¥637.6 billion, a significant improvement from ¥1,225.2 billion recorded in the same month last year. This figure also beat market expectations of a ¥893 billion shortfall. However, the improvement did not come...
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Bank of Japan Holds Rates Steady at 0.5%
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) maintained its short-term interest rate at 0.5% during its June 2025 meeting—matching market expectations and marking the highest level since 2008. The decision, taken unanimously, highlights the central bank’s cautious approach amid geopolitical tensions and...
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Wall Street Futures Drop Amid Rising Iran-Israel Tensions
Early Tuesday trading saw U.S. stock futures dip, and Wall Street futures drop while oil prices surged once again. Mounting tensions between Iran and Israel, Trump’s early departure from the G7 Summit, and stalled trade talks are fueling market pessimism....
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China’s Industrial Growth Slows in May 2025
Key Takeaways from May 2025 Metric May 2025 Value Change from April Market Forecast YoY Industrial Production Growth 5.8% ↓ from 6.1% 5.9% MoM Growth 0.61% ↑ Improved — Jan–May Average Growth 6.3% Flat — The 5.8% year-on-year growth in...
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