Japan’s Annual Inflation Rate Rises in January 2025
Japan’s inflation rate rose to 4.0% in January 2025, up from 3.6% the previous month, marking the highest level since early 2023. This sharp increase is raising concerns about the rising cost of living, potential changes in monetary policy, and...
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Rising Jobless Claims in the US Indicate a Shift in the Labor Market
The US labor market, long considered one of the strongest pillars of the economy, is showing early signs of adjustment. Initial unemployment insurance claims rose by 5,000 to 219,000 for the week ending February 15, exceeding market expectations of 215,000....
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China’s Central Bank Holds Interest Rates Steady
In February 2025, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) decided to keep its key interest rates unchanged for the fourth straight month, aligning with market expectations. This move reflects the central bank’s cautious approach to balancing economic stability, currency fluctuations,...
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Germany’s Producer Price Growth Slows in January 2025
Germany’s Producer Price Index (PPI) rose by just 0.5% year-on-year in January 2025, down from 0.8% in December. While this marked the third consecutive month of increase, it came in lower than market expectations of 1.3 percent, signaling a potential...
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Nasdaq’s Bold Move: A New Era for Digital Asset Trading
Nasdaq is taking a significant step toward integrating digital assets into mainstream finance. With its latest proposal, Nasdaq Rule 5712, the exchange is seeking to modernize its trading and listing regulations, allowing investment interests based on digital assets. This move...
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New Zealand Lowers Interest Rates as Economic Growth Slows
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has cut its Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 50 basis points, bringing it down to 3.75 percent in its February 2025 policy meeting. This move, widely anticipated by the market, follows a similar...
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UK Inflation Surges to 3% in January 2025
The UK’s inflation rate climbed to 3% in January 2025, marking its highest level since March 2024. This rise exceeded both December’s 2.5% inflation rate and the forecasted 2.8%. But what is driving this increase, and how will it impact...
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Canada’s Inflation Rate Increase in January 2025
Canada’s annual inflation rate saw a small uptick in January 2025, reaching 1.9%, slightly higher than the 1.8% recorded in December. This increase is in line with market expectations, maintaining inflation at or below the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) 2%...
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Germany’s ZEW Economic Sentiment Index Surges in 2025
Germany’s ZEW Economic Sentiment Index saw a significant increase in February 2025, rising 15.7 points to 26. This exceeded market expectations of 20 and marked the highest level since July 2024. The sharp rise reflects growing optimism among investors and...
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UK Unemployment Rate Holds Steady in Q4 2024
The UK’s labor market remained stable in the final quarter of 2024, with the unemployment rate holding at 4.4 percent. While forecasts had predicted a rise to 4.5 percent, the rate stayed unchanged, marking the highest level since May. This...
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