U.S. Job Growth in April 2025: 177,000 New Jobs Added Despite Policy Uncertainty
The U.S. economy added 177,000 jobs in April 2025, a slight dip from 185,000 in March but well above market expectations of 130,000. This is a clear demonstration of U.S. Job Growth in April, which, while reflecting a mild slowdown,...
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Eurozone Inflation Holds Steady at 2.2% in April 2025
Consumer inflation in the Eurozone remained stable in April, coming in at 2.2%—slightly above the European Central Bank’s 2% target and analysts’ forecasts. Despite falling energy prices, Eurozone inflationary pressures in services and food continue to challenge policymakers. Understanding these...
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U.S. Manufacturing PMI Falls in April 2025: Signs of Persistent Industry Contraction
The ISM U.S. Manufacturing PMI fell to 48.7 in April 2025, down from 49.0 in March, slightly above the market forecast of 48.0. This marks the second consecutive month of contraction in the U.S. Manufacturing PMI sector, signaling persistent challenges...
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Bank of Japan Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Dimming Outlook
In its May 2025 meeting, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) decided to keep its short-term interest rate unchanged at 0.5%, the highest level since 2008 and in line with market expectations. The decision was made unanimously, reflecting the bank’s cautious...
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U.S. Economy Contracts in Q1 2025: A Surprising Shift from Growth to Contraction
According to the initial estimate, the U.S. economy shrank at an annualized rate of 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025—the first contraction since Q1 2022 and sharply below market expectations for 0.3% growth. This marks a dramatic reversal from...
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Germany’s Economy Grows in Q1 2025 — Recovery in Sight or Just a Pause in Recession?
Germany’s economy showed a glimmer of life in the first quarter of 2025, posting a modest 0.2% quarterly GDP growth, exactly in line with expectations. This uptick ends a streak of contraction—but only temporarily. On an annual basis, the German...
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China’s Manufacturing Momentum Slows in April: Growth Persists, but Headwinds Strengthen
Despite holding above the threshold that separates growth from contraction, China’s factory activity slowed in April, revealing signs of mounting pressure on the world’s second-largest economy. The Caixin China General Manufacturing PMI fell to 50.4 from March’s reading, marking its...
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U.S. Job Openings Drop to Six-Month Low in March 2025
In March 2025, the number of job openings in the United States dropped by 288,000 to 7.192 million—marking the lowest level since September of last year and falling short of market expectations (7.48 million). The data, released via the JOLTS...
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Trump Enters a New Phase: Foreign Policy, Deregulation & the 2026 Midterms
After a whirlwind first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second term as president, Trump enters a new phase as his focus has now shifted toward foreign policy, trade agreements, and domestic deregulation. This phase aims to redefine his presidency’s direction....
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Consumer Confidence in Germany Improves Sharply – May 2025
Germany’s consumer sentiment is showing signs of recovery, reflecting an improvement in Consumer Confidence in Germany. The GfK Consumer Climate Index for May 2025 climbed to -20.6, up from -24.3 the previous month. Not only is this figure better than...
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