China’s Economy Surges 5.4% in Q1 2025
China’s economic engine roared to life in the first quarter of 2025, posting a robust 5.4% year-over-year growth, well above market expectations of 5.1%. This marks the strongest performance in 18 months, powered by aggressive government support and a sharp...
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Canada’s Inflation Cools in March 2025: Relief at the Pump, but Food Costs Surge
After months of pressure, Canada’s inflation rate is finally showing signs of easing. According to the latest data, annual inflation dropped to 2.3% in March 2025, down from February’s 8-month high of 2.6%. This cooling was sharper than both market...
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Global Trade War Fears Shake Europe: Germany’s ZEW Index Plummets in April 2025
April 2025 brought a harsh wake-up call to Europe’s economic outlook as Germany’s ZEW economic sentiment index saw its sharpest monthly decline since the onset of the Ukraine war in 2022. The index, which measures investor and analyst expectations for...
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6 Big Fears Keeping Global Markets Up at Night
If there’s one dominant narrative circling financial markets right now when it comes to the possibility of a second Trump administration, it’s the growing anxiety around a weakening U.S. dollar. The policies may appear chaotic, but when you listen to...
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RBA Holds Cash Rate Steady in April 2025
In its April 2025 policy meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) opted to keep the cash rate unchanged at 4.1%, aligning with market forecasts. This decision came after a 0.25% rate cut back in February. Additionally, the exchange settlement...
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