Japan’s Economy Contracts in Q1 2025
According to preliminary data, Japan’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) shrank by 0.2% in Q1 2025, worse than the market expectation of a 0.1% contraction. Japan’s economy contracts for the first time since Q1 2024. On an annualized basis, GDP dropped...
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UK Economy Grows 0.2% in March 2025
The United Kingdom’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 0.2% in March 2025 compared to the previous month, slightly exceeding market expectations (0.0%). Although slower than February’s 0.5% growth, this increase reflects a measure of economic resilience ahead of impending...
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Ukraine Moves Toward Creating a National Bitcoin Reserve
Ukraine is on the verge of becoming the first European nation to establish a strategic national Bitcoin reserve, supported by global cryptocurrency exchange Binance. According to local media reports, the country is finalizing a draft law aimed at recognizing Bitcoin...
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Limited Inflation Growth in the US
In April 2025, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the U.S. rose by 0.2% compared to the previous month. This number was reported after a 0.1% decrease in March and was below market expectations (0.3%). The limited growth signals a...
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Significant Surge in the ZEW Index in Germany
The ZEW Economic Expectations Index for Germany skyrocketed by an unprecedented 39.2 points to 25.2 in May 2025, compared to a negative -14.0 in April. This growth far exceeded market expectations (11.9) and indicates a rapid return of optimism regarding...
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