US Job Growth in February: A Slow but Steady Labor Market
The U.S. labor market showed moderate job growth in February 2025, with 151,000 new jobs added to US Job Grow. While this was an improvement from January’s revised figure of 125,000, it still fell short of market expectations of 160,000....
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Germany’s Factory Orders See Sharpest Decline in a Year
Germany’s industrial sector is facing renewed pressure as factory orders plunged by 7.0% in January 2025 compared to the previous month. This decline not only reverses December’s 5.9% drop but also significantly exceeds market expectations of a 2.8% decline. The...
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China’s Trade Surplus Surges Amid Sharp Import Decline
China’s trade surplus rose to $170.52 billion in January-February 2025, significantly higher than $125.16 billion in the same period last year and exceeding market expectations of $142.4 billion. However, this increase was driven by a sharp decline in imports and...
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Japan’s Ruling Party Proposes Reducing Crypto Tax to 20%
Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has proposed a tax reduction on cryptocurrency gains, lowering the maximum rate from 55% to 20%. The party is currently seeking public feedback on the proposed amendment. Key Highlights of the Proposal 1. New Classification...
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U.S. Trade Deficit Hits New Record – Surge in Imports Ahead of Tariff Implementation
In January 2025, the U.S. trade deficit reached a staggering $131.4 billion, setting a new record. This marks a significant increase compared to the previous month’s deficit of $98.1 billion (after data revision) and the forecast of $127.4 billion. This...
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