U.S. Retail Sales Rise 0.5% in July 2025: Key Drivers and Market Implications
Key Takeaways 📊 U.S. Retail Sales Data — July 2025 Sector Monthly Change (%) Motor vehicle & parts dealers 1.6 Furniture & home furnishing stores 1.4 Sporting goods, hobby, musical instruments 0.8 Nonstore retailers 0.8 Clothing & clothing accessories stores...
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US Producer Prices Surge 0.9% in July, Marking Biggest Monthly Gain Since 2022
✅ Key Takeaways US Producer Prices Surge 0.9% in July US producer prices rose sharply in July, posting their largest monthly gain in over three years and signaling renewed inflationary pressures in the supply chain. Data from the Bureau of...
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Oil Prices Edge Higher Ahead of Trump-Putin Talks, but Weekly Losses Loom
📌 Key Takeaways Oil prices ticked higher on Thursday, with market attention fixed on how Friday’s meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin could influence global supply dynamics. At 08:45 ET (12:45 GMT), Brent crude futures...
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UK GDP Growth Beats Expectations with Strong 0.4% Expansion in June 2025
The UK GDP growth rate surprised markets in June 2025, rising 0.4% month-over-month after a 0.1% contraction in April and May. This figure easily surpassed the forecast of just 0.1%, signaling renewed economic momentum. All three major sectors, services, production,...
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US Stock Rally Extends as CPI Data and Tariff Pause Boost Market Optimism
The US stock rally extended on Wednesday, following sharp gains in the previous session as investors increasingly priced in multiple Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 both rose around 0.3%, extending record highs, while...
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U.S. CPI Rises 0.2% in July 2025 as Shelter Costs Lead Gains
The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 0.2% month-over-month in July 2025, slightly lower than June’s 0.3% gain (the highest in five months) and in line with market expectations. Shelter costs rose 0.2% and remained the primary driver of inflation,...
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Germany’s ZEW Economic Sentiment Falls to 34.7 in August, First Drop in Four Months
The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany fell sharply to 34.7 in August 2025, down from 52.7 in July (its highest reading since 2022) and well below market expectations of 40. This marks the first decline in four months,...
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UK Unemployment Rate Holds at 4.7% in June 2025, Highest Since 2021
The UK unemployment rate stood at 4.7% in the three months to June 2025, unchanged from the previous period and in line with market forecasts. This marks the highest jobless rate since the three months ending July 2021, signalling ongoing...
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RBA Cuts Cash Rate to 3.6%, Signals Data-Driven Path Ahead
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) reduced its cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.6% at its August 2025 meeting, aligning with market expectations and marking the lowest level since April 2023. The unanimous decision brings the total rate...
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China Current Account Surplus Q2 2025 Hits Record $135.1 Billion
China’s current account surplus Q2 2025 surged to a record USD 135.1 billion, a sharp increase from USD 55.5 billion in the same quarter last year. This strong performance was driven by a significant rise in the goods trade surplus...
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