China’s Services Sector Sees Unexpected Growth in February 2025
China’s Caixin China General Services PMI rose to 51.4 in February 2025, up from 51.0 in January, surpassing market expectations of 50.8. This increase suggests a steady recovery in the country’s services sector, driven by stronger demand and rising foreign...
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Gold Prices Surge as Investors Seek Safe-Haven Assets
Gold prices soared to $2,915 per ounce on Tuesday, approaching last week’s record high of $2,950. This sharp increase comes amid escalating trade tensions and growing investor demand for safe-haven assets. But what’s driving this rally, and what does it...
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Escalating Trade War: Trump’s New Tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico
On March 4, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump implemented a series of new tariffs targeting China, Canada, and Mexico. This move has reignited tensions between the countries involved and raised concerns about the potential for a wider global economic impact....
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Unexpected Decline in Japan’s Consumer Confidence
On March 4, 2025, Japan’s Consumer Confidence Index took an unexpected dip, sparking concerns about the country’s economic outlook. The index dropped to 35.0 in February, lower than January’s 35.2 and the market forecast of 35.7. This decline marks the...
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Reserve Bank of Australia Cuts Interest Rates
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) reduced interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.1% in its February meeting. This marks the first rate cut since November 2020. The RBA’s decision was made with the aim of supporting economic growth,...
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Eurozone Inflation Declines in February 2025
The Eurozone’s annual inflation rate decreased to 2.4% in February 2025, down from 2.5% in January, slightly above the market’s forecast of 2.3%. This marks a continuation of a trend that suggests inflationary pressures may be easing in the region....
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Germany’s Manufacturing PMI Shows Minor Improvement
Germany’s manufacturing sector experienced a slight uptick in February 2025, with the HCOB Manufacturing PMI rising to 46.5, surpassing the initial estimate of 46.1 and improving from 45 in January. While the sector continues to face a recession, this increase...
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China’s Manufacturing PMI Hits 50.8 in February 2025
China’s manufacturing sector showed signs of improvement in February 2025, with the Caixin Manufacturing PMI rising to 50.8, up from 50.1 in January. This figure exceeded market expectations (50.3) and marked the highest level since November 2024. The data suggests...
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U.S. PCE Index Surge in January 2025: Economic Insights
The U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index saw a 0.3% increase in January 2025, maintaining the same growth rate as in December and aligning with market expectations. This data sheds light on ongoing inflation trends and offers key insights...
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Canada’s GDP Growth in Q4 2024
Canada’s economy demonstrated continued growth in the fourth quarter of 2024, with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increasing by 0.6% compared to the previous quarter. This follows a positive revision of 0.3% growth in Q3 2024, signaling an ongoing trend...
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