European Markets Rebound as Ceasefire and Trade Talks Boost Confidence
After weeks of uncertainty due to Middle East tensions and US, China tariff disputes, investors are finally breathing a sigh of relief. A ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel, along with positive signals from global trade negotiations, helped restore calm...
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U.S. Economy Contracts 0.5% in Q1 2025
The U.S. economy shrank by 0.5% in the first quarter of 2025, marking the first quarterly contraction since the pandemic-driven collapse in early 2020. This deeper-than-expected decline reflects a broad-based slowdown in domestic demand, trade activity, and government spending —...
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U.S. Factory Orders Soar in May 2025
The U.S. manufacturing sector just posted its strongest growth in over a decade, as factory orders jumped 16.4% in May 2025, far surpassing market expectations of 8.5%. This surprise surge was primarily fueled by a massive increase in civilian aircraft...
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Germany’s Consumer Confidence Slips in July 2025
Germany’s latest GfK Consumer Climate Index shows a slight dip in sentiment, with consumer confidence falling to -20.3 in July 2025, the first decline in four months. Despite improvements in economic and income expectations, rising concerns over U.S. trade policy...
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Iran–Israel Ceasefire Turns Asian Markets Green
Markets across Asia surged on Tuesday after a temporary ceasefire was declared between Iran and Israel. The ceasefire, though fragile, triggered a wave of risk-on sentiment, pushing equity markets higher, sending oil prices sharply lower, and boosting hopes for monetary...
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Canada’s Inflation Stability in May 2025: Below Central Bank Target
Canada’s annual inflation rate remained steady at 1.7% in May 2025, marking the second month in a row that inflation stayed below the Bank of Canada’s 2% target. This indicates a continued easing of price pressures in the economy, influenced...
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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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