Limited Increase in Initial Jobless Claims in the US
In the third week of April 2025, the number of initial jobless claims in the United States increased by 6,000 to reach 222,000. This figure aligns with market expectations and remains near the lowest two-month level. Significant Decline in Total...
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9.2% Surge in Durable Goods Orders in the US
In March 2025, new orders for durable manufactured goods in the United States rose by 9.2%, reaching a total of $315.7 billion. This growth marks the third consecutive monthly increase and far exceeds the market forecast of 2%. Durable Goods...
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Germany’s Business Climate Index Hits Highest Level Since July
In April 2025, Germany’s Ifo Business Climate Index increased slightly to 86.9 points, marking the highest level since July 2024. This represents a modest rise from 86.7 points the previous month and defies earlier forecasts, which predicted a decrease. This...
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Market Optimism Surges After Trump’s Trade Tone Shift
On Wednesday morning, global markets responded positively to a shift in tone from former U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump’s Trade Tone Shift stance on both China trade policy and the Federal Reserve’s leadership brought renewed optimism to equity markets and...
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Gold Price Retreats After Historic $3,500 Peak
Gold prices dropped to around $3,310 per ounce on Wednesday, continuing a correction from the all-time high of $3,500 reached just a day earlier. This pullback reflects shifting global risk sentiment and changes in investor behavior. Read More: Exploring Alternative...
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UK Manufacturing PMI Falls Sharply in April
The UK’s manufacturing sector saw a deeper contraction in April 2025, with the S&P Global Flash Manufacturing PMI falling to 44.0, down from 44.9 in March. This reading matches market forecasts but marks the sector’s lowest level since August 2023,...
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Germany’s Manufacturing PMI Dips Slightly in April
Germany’s HCOB Manufacturing PMI slipped to 48.0 in April 2025, down from 48.3 in March. While still below the 50-point threshold that separates expansion from contraction, the figure came in above market expectations of 47.6 — hinting at modest resilience...
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March 2025 U.S. Building Permits Rise, Led by Multi-Family Growth
In March 2025, the number of U.S. Building Permits issued in the United States rose by 1.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.482 million units, exceeding market expectations of 1.45 million. This indicates continued resilience in the housing...
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ECB Cuts Interest Rates: Is 2% Inflation Back in Sight for Europe?
In its latest meeting, the European Central Bank (ECB) cut all three of its key interest rates by 25 basis points, aligning with market expectations. The move reflects the ECB’s confidence in the continued decline of inflation and aims to...
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Germany’s First Annual Producer Price Drop Since October 2024
In March 2025, Germany’s Producer Price Index (PPI) unexpectedly fell by 0.2% year-on-year, marking the first annual decline since October 2024. Markets had anticipated a +0.4% increase, making the result a clear surprise.➡️ The decline reflects a sharp drop in...
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