Rising Ifo Business Confidence Index in Germany
In June 2025, Germany’s Ifo Business Climate Index rose to 88.4 points, reaching its highest level in a year and surpassing both May’s 87.5 and market expectations of 88.2. The expectations component climbed to 90.7, marking its strongest reading since...
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DeepSeek’s Ties to Chinese Military Raise Global Alarm
Key Developments at a Glance Indicator Status Company DeepSeek, based in Hangzhou, China AI Capability Claim Claims parity or superiority over top U.S. AI models (since Jan 2025) Military Collaboration U.S. State Dept. confirms ties with Chinese military & intel...
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Germany’s Producer Prices Fall Sharply Again
Germany’s Producer Price Index (PPI) fell by 1.2% year-over-year in May 2025, marking the third consecutive month of decline and the steepest drop since September 2024. The decline was primarily driven by falling energy prices, which continue to ease inflationary...
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Japan’s Inflation Eases; Monetary Policy Outlook!
Key Inflation Statistics – May 2025In May 2025, Japan’s inflation eases, reflecting a shift in economic momentum. Indicator Value Notes Annual Inflation Rate 3.5% Down from 3.6% last month, lowest since Nov 2024 Core Inflation Rate 3.7% Up from 3.5%...
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Rising U.S. Crude Oil Prices Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions
Market Snapshot – Key Oil Statistics Indicator Value WTI Crude Oil Price Approx. $73.8 per barrel Price Trend Third consecutive week of gains Iranian Oil Exports 2.2 million barrels per day (highest in 5 weeks) U.S. Oil Inventory Largest weekly...
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Fed Holds Steady in June: A Cautious Pause Amid Economic UncertaintyPublished
📌 Key Highlights from the June 2025 FOMC Meeting: Fed Holds Steady Metric Current Update Previous Forecast Fed Funds Rate 🔒 4.25% – 4.50% (unchanged) 4.25% – 4.50% Rate Cuts Expected in 2025 ✂️ Two cuts still projected (H2 2025)...
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US Building Permits Fall to Lowest Level Since June 2020
In another sign of slowing momentum in the housing sector, US building permits dropped by 2% in May 2025, falling to an annualized rate of 1.393 million units, the lowest since June 2020 and below market expectations of 1.43 million....
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UK Inflation Eases Slightly in May 2025
The UK annual inflation rate edged down to 3.4% in May 2025, a slight drop from 3.5% in April. As UK inflation eases, this figure matches market expectations and marks the lowest level since early 2024. ✅ The biggest downward...
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Japan’s Trade Deficit Narrows in May 2025: Imports Plunge Sharply
Japan’s trade deficit in May 2025 dropped to ¥637.6 billion, a significant improvement from ¥1,225.2 billion recorded in the same month last year. This figure also beat market expectations of a ¥893 billion shortfall. However, the improvement did not come...
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Bank of Japan Holds Rates Steady at 0.5%
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) maintained its short-term interest rate at 0.5% during its June 2025 meeting—matching market expectations and marking the highest level since 2008. The decision, taken unanimously, highlights the central bank’s cautious approach amid geopolitical tensions and...
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