Japan’s Trade Surplus Reaches ¥544 Billion
Japan’s trade surplus for March 2025 reached ¥544.1 billion, surpassing market expectations of around ¥485.3 billion. This marks a significant increase from March 2024’s surplus of ¥349.9 billion, reflecting a strong export performance. Japan’s Foreign Trade Details for March ✅...
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Stunning U.S. Retail Sales Surge in March
U.S. retail sales rose by 1.4% in March 2025 compared to the previous month, surpassing market expectations of 1.3% and marking the strongest monthly growth since January 2023. Such U.S. retail sales growth highlights a robust economic climate. This increase...
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Global Gold Breaks Records; Bitcoin Pulls Back: Is BTC’s Turn Coming?
Amid global trade turmoil and investor flight from risk, global gold prices (XAU/USD) have surged to nearly $3,300 per ounce in April 2025 — marking the highest level in history. Global gold breaks previous records. Meanwhile, Bitcoin, once hailed as...
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How the US-China Trade War Could Reshape the Global Economy
The ongoing trade war between the United States and China has become one of the defining economic events of the last decade. More than just a clash between two global giants, it’s a shift that’s been felt across supply chains,...
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UK Inflation Eases to 2.6% in March 2025, Less Than Expected
Inflation in the UK saw a decline in March 2025, with the annual rate falling to 2.6%, down from 2.8% the previous month and better than both market expectations and the Bank of England’s (BoE) forecast of 2.7%. This reduction...
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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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