Germany’s Inflation Climbs to 11-Month High in December
Germany’s Inflation rate rose for the third consecutive month, reaching 2.6% in December 2024, up from 2.2% in November and surpassing market expectations of 2.4%, according to preliminary estimates. This marks the highest inflation rate in nearly a year, driven...
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Germany’s Services Sector Returns to Growth
The HCOB, Germany’s Services Sector PMI climbed to 51.2 in December 2024, up from 49.3 in November and marginally surpassing initial forecasts of 51. This reading marks a return to expansion for the services sector after a brief contraction, reflecting...
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China’s Services Sector Shows Signs of Recovery
The Caixin China’s Services Sector PMI rose to 52.2 in December 2024 from 51.5 in November, exceeding market expectations of 51.7. This reading indicates the fastest expansion in the services sector since May, highlighting a strong rebound in activity. The...
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Japan’s Service Sector Growth: December 2024 Update
Japan’s Service Sector for December 2024 was revised down to 50.9 from an initial flash reading of 51.4. Despite the adjustment, this figure indicates the second consecutive month of expansion in the service sector, following November’s 50.5. This marks the...
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Black Swan Events: Unpredictable Threats to the Crypto Market
The cryptocurrency market has always faced unexpected challenges and crises, often referred to as “Black Swan Events.” These rare but impactful occurrences can shake investor confidence and wipe out billions in market value. Coined by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, the term...
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