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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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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