Rising Jobless Claims in the US Indicate a Shift in the Labor Market
The US labor market, long considered one of the strongest pillars of the economy, is showing early signs of adjustment. Initial unemployment insurance claims rose by 5,000 to 219,000 for the week ending February 15, exceeding market expectations of 215,000....
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China’s Central Bank Holds Interest Rates Steady
In February 2025, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) decided to keep its key interest rates unchanged for the fourth straight month, aligning with market expectations. This move reflects the central bank’s cautious approach to balancing economic stability, currency fluctuations,...
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Germany’s Producer Price Growth Slows in January 2025
Germany’s Producer Price Index (PPI) rose by just 0.5% year-on-year in January 2025, down from 0.8% in December. While this marked the third consecutive month of increase, it came in lower than market expectations of 1.3 percent, signaling a potential...
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New Zealand Lowers Interest Rates as Economic Growth Slows
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has cut its Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 50 basis points, bringing it down to 3.75 percent in its February 2025 policy meeting. This move, widely anticipated by the market, follows a similar...
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UK Inflation Surges to 3% in January 2025
The UK’s inflation rate climbed to 3% in January 2025, marking its highest level since March 2024. This rise exceeded both December’s 2.5% inflation rate and the forecasted 2.8%. But what is driving this increase, and how will it impact...
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