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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UK Manufacturing PMI Rises to 6-Month High, But Sector Remains in Contraction
📌 Key Takeaways UK Manufacturing PMI Improves Slightly in July 2025 The UK Manufacturing PMI rose to 48.2 in July 2025, according to S&P Global’s preliminary estimate. Although the index remains below the 50 threshold that separates growth from contraction,...
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Gold Prices Slide as Trade Tensions Ease and Risk Appetite Grows
🔍 Key Takeaways Gold Price Slide As Trade Optimism Takes Hold Gold extended losses on Thursday, dropping 0.6% to $3,362.59 per ounce by 09:30 GMT, after shedding 1.3% in the previous session. Meanwhile, U.S. gold futures slid 0.9% to $3,367.30. This...
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Germany Consumer Climate Slumps to −21.5 in August Amid Tariff Anxiety
📌 Key Takeaways 📊 Key Data at a Glance Indicator August 2025 July 2025 GfK Consumer Climate −21.5 −20.3 Forecast −19.2 — Saving Propensity 16.4% 13.9% Willingness to Buy −9.2 −6.2 Economic Expectations 10.1 20.1 Income Expectations 15.2 12.8 Shift...
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