Germany’s ZEW Economic Sentiment Index Surges in 2025
Germany’s ZEW Economic Sentiment Index saw a significant increase in February 2025, rising 15.7 points to 26. This exceeded market expectations of 20 and marked the highest level since July 2024. The sharp rise reflects growing optimism among investors and...
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UK Unemployment Rate Holds Steady in Q4 2024
The UK’s labor market remained stable in the final quarter of 2024, with the unemployment rate holding at 4.4 percent. While forecasts had predicted a rise to 4.5 percent, the rate stayed unchanged, marking the highest level since May. This...
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Australia’s Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates in February
The Reserve Australia’s Central Bank (RBA) cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points in its February meeting, bringing it down to 4.1%, in line with market expectations. This marks the first rate cut since November 2020, following a...
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Eurozone Trade Surplus Shrinks in December 2024
The Eurozone’s trade surplus declined in December 2024, reflecting shifts in global trade dynamics. While the surplus remains strong, rising imports and changes in key sectors are reshaping the region’s economic landscape. Eurozone Trade Surplus: A Mixed Picture Slight Decline...
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Japan’s Economy Surges in Q4 2024: What’s Driving the Growth?
Japan’s economy wrapped up Q4 2024 with a stronger-than-expected growth rate, defying global uncertainties and inflationary pressures. With GDP rising at a faster pace than forecasted, what factors contributed to this momentum, and what does it mean for the country’s...
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