China’s Manufacturing Momentum Slows in April: Growth Persists, but Headwinds Strengthen
Despite holding above the threshold that separates growth from contraction, China’s factory activity slowed in April, revealing signs of mounting pressure on the world’s second-largest economy. The Caixin China General Manufacturing PMI fell to 50.4 from March’s reading, marking its...
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U.S. Job Openings Drop to Six-Month Low in March 2025
In March 2025, the number of job openings in the United States dropped by 288,000 to 7.192 million—marking the lowest level since September of last year and falling short of market expectations (7.48 million). The data, released via the JOLTS...
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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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