US-EU Trade Agreement Boosts Global Stocks and Euro Amid Policy-Heavy Week
Global stocks rallied and the euro climbed on Monday following a newly reached trade agreement between the United States and the European Union. The deal, which imposes a 15% baseline tariff on most European goods—half of the originally threatened rate—boosted...
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U.S. Premarket Stock Movers: Intel Slumps 8%, Deckers Soars 12%, Centene Tumbles 13%
U.S. stock futures were slightly higher on Friday as investors digested a wave of corporate earnings and looked ahead to next week’s Federal Reserve policy meeting. Among the key factors influencing the market were the U.S. premarket stock movers in...
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Germany’s Ifo Business Climate Index Rises to 88.6 in July 2025
Germany’s Ifo Business Climate Index edged up to 88.6 in July 2025 from 88.4 in June, marking the highest reading since May 2024. However, the figure came in slightly below market expectations of 89.0, signaling that Europe’s largest economy is...
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Japan’s Leading Economic Index Revised Down, Employment Data Darkens Outlook
📌 Key Takeaways Major Index Update: Japan’s Leading Economic Index Adjusted Japan’s leading economic index, a forward-looking gauge of economic conditions, was revised down to 104.8 in May 2025. This marks a decline from the initial estimate of 105.3, although...
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ECB Holds Rates at 2.15%, Ending Easing Cycle Amid Trade Concerns
📌 Key Takeaways ECB Holds Fire After Easing Cycle The European Central Bank (ECB) held interest rates unchanged during its July meeting, maintaining the main refinancing rate at 2.15% and the deposit facility rate at 2.0%. This decision effectively signals...
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