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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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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