March 2025 News

March Sees a Surprising 1.4% Surge in US Retail Sales, Outpacing Expectations

US retail sales rose by 1.4% in March, reaching $734.9 billion, exceeding expectations. Motor vehicle and parts dealers saw an 8.8% increase, while nonstore retailers grew by 4.8%.

March 2025 Sees a Surprising 1.4% Surge in US Retail Sales, Outpacing Expectations

In March 2025, US retail sales grew by 1.4% monthly to $734.9 billion, exceeding expectations. Year-on-year, sales rose by 4.6%, with motor vehicle and parts dealers leading at 8.8...

Surprising 1.4% Surge in US Retail Sales This March Outpaces Expectations

US retail sales rose by 1.4% in March, reaching $734.9 billion, exceeding expectations. Year-over-year growth was 4.6%, with motor vehicle and parts dealers leading at 8.8% increas...

China's Industrial Production Surges to 7.7% in March, Signaling Economic Resilience

China's industrial production experienced a notable increase of 7.7% in March, highlighting the country's economic resilience and recovery. This growth is a key indicator of China'...

India's Wholesale Inflation Drops to 2.05% in March Amid Significant Food Price Declines

India's wholesale inflation eased to 2.05% in March, down from 2.38% in February, primarily driven by a sharp decline in food prices. Despite the monthly drop, the WPI based inflat...

Swiss March Economic Update: Slight Rise in Producer and Import Prices Signals Market Trends

In March, Switzerland's Producer and Import Price Index rose by 0.1%, driven by higher prices for cocoa, chocolate, tea, and coffee, while petroleum products saw a decline. Annuall...

Unexpected Drop in US Producer Prices: A 0.4% Decline in March Sparks Economic Debate

The US producer price index (PPI) for final demand fell by 0.4% in March, with a significant portion of the decline due to drops in goods and services prices. Excluding certain cat...

March Sees a 0.4% Drop in US Producer Prices, Signaling Economic Shifts

The US producer price index fell by 0.4% in March, with a significant portion of the decrease due to a drop in goods prices. Excluding certain categories, prices showed a slight mo...

March Sees a Dip in Japanese Consumer Confidence: A Closer Look at the Numbers

Japan's Consumer Confidence Index fell to 34.1 in March, with mixed movements across its components. While income growth saw a slight increase, employment and overall livelihood in...

March Sees a Dip in Japanese Consumer Confidence: A Closer Look at the Numbers

In March, Japan's Consumer Confidence Index fell by 0.9 points to 34.1, with mixed movements across different indicators. The employment index saw a notable drop, while income grow...

US Job Cuts Skyrocket to 275,240 in March, Marking the Highest Since May 2020

In March, the US experienced a significant surge in job cuts, totaling 275,240, the highest since May 2020. Government positions were the most affected, with a 672% increase in cut...

Tesla China Sees Dramatic March Delivery Surge to 78,828 Vehicles Amid Market Fluctuations

Tesla China reported a significant increase in vehicle deliveries in March 2025, with 78,828 units delivered, up from February's 30,688. However, this marks an 11.5% decrease from ...

UPI Shatters Records: Rs 25 Lakh Crore Transactions in March, Marking a Historic High

UPI sets a new record with 1,830 crore transactions worth Rs 24.8 lakh crore in March, showing a significant year-on-year growth. The platform now averages 59 crore transactions da...

March Sees a Slowdown in US Manufacturing Activity Amidst Economic Uncertainties

US manufacturing activity weakened in March with the PMI dropping to 50.2, indicating the slowest growth this year. Experts attribute the decline to fading optimism and reduced ord...

March Sees a Significant Slowdown in US Manufacturing Sector Growth

In March, the US manufacturing sector experienced a slowdown, with the PMI dropping to 50.2 from 52.7 in February. This marks the weakest growth this year, as production fell and o...

US Manufacturing Sector Shows Signs of Weakness in March Amidst Declining PMI

US manufacturing activity weakened in March with the PMI dropping to 50.2, signaling the slowest growth this year. Experts point to fading optimism and challenges in the goods-prod...

Unexpected Drop in Italian Consumer Confidence Sparks Economic Concerns in March

Italy's consumer confidence index unexpectedly dropped to 95 in March, below analysts' forecasts, with widespread declines across economic indicators and sectors, except for a slig...

Germany's Unemployment Rate Dips to 6.3% in March, Marking a Slight Improvement

Germany's unemployment rate slightly decreased to 6.3% in March, with a mixed trend in the number of unemployed individuals compared to previous months and the same period last yea...

France's Inflation Holds Steady at 0.8% in March, Defying Analyst Predictions

France's inflation rate remained constant at 0.8% in March, with slight increases in service costs offset by drops in energy and manufactured goods prices. Monthly inflation and HI...

German Business Climate Shows Promising Upturn in March, Ifo Reports

The Ifo Institute reports a positive shift in Germany's business climate for March, with the Business Climate Index rising to 86.7, indicating growing optimism in the German econom...

Unveiling the Top Stock Picks for March 3, 2025: HDFC Bank & Max Healthcare Lead the Charge

Discover the top stock picks for March 3, 2025, with HDFC Bank and Max Healthcare leading the recommendations. Insights into their growth strategies, financial health, and future p...