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South Korea's Current Account Surplus Reaches $10.78 Billion in July, Marking 27th Consecutive Month

South Korea's current account surplus hit $10.78 billion in July, the 27th consecutive positive month, driven by strong exports in semiconductors and cars, with a full-year project...

Switzerland's Unemployment Holds Steady at 2.9%, Yet Youth Joblessness Surges Alarmingly in August

Switzerland's seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate remained at 2.9% in August, but unadjusted data shows a rise to 2.8%. Youth unemployment surged by 19% monthly and 14.9% annuall...

European Markets Show Mixed Signals in Premarket Trading Amid Key Economic Data Releases

European markets showed mixed performance in premarket trading with focus on PMI data from Germany, UK and Eurozone. DAX down 0.19% while Euro Stoxx 50 gained 0.25%. Key economic r...

European Markets Dip Amidst Anticipation for Ukraine Peace Talks in Washington

European stock markets closed mostly lower as investors awaited high-stakes Ukraine peace talks in Washington. Economic data and currency movements also influenced the day's tradin...

Fed's Musalem Predicts: Tariff Pressures to Diminish Within 6-9 Months, Amid Economic Signals

Federal Reserve's Alberto Musalem discusses the temporary nature of tariff impacts on inflation, expecting a fade within 6-9 months. He also notes economic weakening signs but main...

Australia's Job Market Surges: Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.2% in July, Beating Expectations

Australia's unemployment rate improved to 4.2% in July, with significant job gains and positive trends in full-time employment and economic indicators, as reported by the ABS.

Asian Markets Show Mixed Reactions Following Australia's Surprising Unemployment Drop

Following Australia's unexpected unemployment rate drop to 4.2% in July, Asia-Pacific markets reacted variably, with some indices rising while others fell. The dollar also saw a de...

Nomura Predicts Federal Reserve Rate Cuts Starting September Amid Economic Shifts

Nomura Holdings Inc. expects the U.S. Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates in September, revising earlier forecasts due to recent labor market and inflation data. Predic...

European Markets Rally Ahead of Crucial Trump-EU and NATO Discussions

European stock markets rise as investors await Trump's meetings with EU and NATO leaders, alongside key economic data. E.ON reports strong H1 sales, while major indices and currenc...

Inflation Report Eases Fears: 2-Year Treasury Yield Dips as CPI Stays Steady

Following the release of steady CPI data, U.S. short-term bond yields dropped, easing concerns over trade tariffs' economic impact. The two-year yield fell to 3.718%, with mixed re...

European Markets Edge Higher as Investors Watch Ukraine Peace Talks and Key Meetings

European stock markets opened mostly higher as investors focused on Ukraine peace talks and upcoming meetings between US President Trump, Russian President Putin, and European lead...

Volatile Week Ahead for D-Street: Analysts Eye Tariffs, Q1 Earnings, and Inflation Data

Stock markets face a volatile week with US tariffs, Q1 earnings, and inflation data in focus. Analysts highlight the importance of domestic and global economic indicators, while fo...

China's Inflation Stalls in July: CPI Flatlines Amid Economic Uncertainties

China's CPI showed no change in July year-over-year, with a slight monthly increase. The PPI continued its decline, reflecting ongoing economic challenges.

Federal Reserve Eyes September Rate Cut as Economic Indicators Signal Potential Recession

The Federal Reserve is considering a rate cut in September as U.S. economic indicators show signs of deterioration, with market expectations surging and Fed officials signaling rea...

Fed Governor Lisa Cook Advocates for Caution and Humility in Economic Policymaking Amid Uncertainty

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook calls for cautious and humble approach in economic policymaking, highlighting concerns over recent jobs data and the importance of monitoring a w...

Navigating the Waves: Gold Price Trends Amid Trump's Tariff War and Economic Indicators

Gold prices are expected to maintain a sideways trend with limited upside, influenced by US economic indicators and tariff tensions. Experts suggest a cautious outlook for investor...

Asian Markets React to New US Tariffs: A Deep Dive into Global Trade Tensions

Asian markets responded to new US tariffs with mixed results, as global trade tensions escalate. Analysts remain cautiously optimistic, citing potential for renegotiation and recen...

EURO STOXX 50 and CAC 40 Suffer Significant Losses Amid Mixed Earnings Reports and Economic Indicators

European markets closed lower as mixed corporate earnings and flat inflation data across major economies failed to boost investor sentiment, with significant drops in the EURO STOX...

Bank of Japan Holds Steady: Interest Rates Remain Unchanged at 0.50% Amid Market Expectations

The Bank of Japan has maintained its short-term interest rate target at 0.40% to 0.50%, in line with market expectations. This decision, the fourth in a row without change, follows...

US Treasury Yields Surge Following Unexpectedly Strong Q2 GDP Growth Report

US Treasury yields climbed after a stronger-than-expected Q2 GDP growth report, with the economy expanding at an annualized rate of 3%. The 10-year yield rose to 4.366%, reflecting...

Gold Market Awaits Key Central Bank Decisions: Fed and BoJ Meetings to Shape Prices

Gold prices are poised to stay range-bound as investors await key central bank meetings and trade negotiation outcomes. The US Fed and BoJ's decisions, along with global economic i...

June Sees a Sharp 9.3% Drop in US Durable Goods Orders, Missing Expectations

The US durable goods orders experienced a 9.3% decline in June, missing expectations, with transportation equipment leading the downturn. However, shipments and unfilled orders sho...

European Markets React as ECB Holds Rates Steady Amid Economic Uncertainties

European markets closed mostly higher as the ECB left interest rates unchanged. Economic data showed mixed results across the Eurozone, with business activity hitting an 11-month h...

Euro Area Sees a Glimmer of Hope as Consumer Confidence Rises Slightly in July

The euro area's consumer confidence indicator is expected to improve slightly in July, rising to negative 14.7 from June's negative 15.3, according to a European Commission report....

Gold and Silver Market Watch: Tight Trading Range Ahead Amid Key Global Economic Signals

Gold prices are expected to trade in a narrow range next week, influenced by US economic data, trade negotiations, and central bank policies. Silver is emerging as a strategic meta...

Unexpected Rise in Australia's Unemployment Rate to 4.3% in June Sparks Economic Concerns

Australia's unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 4.3% in June, with a mixed performance in job creation. Full-time employment declined, while part-time jobs increased, and the nu...

US Job Market Shows Resilience: Initial Jobless Claims Drop to 227,000, Signaling Economic Strength

Initial jobless claims in the US fell to 227,000, marking a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week. The 4-week moving average also declined, indicating a positive trend in the la...

Asian Markets React to Trump's Tariff Threats and China's CPI Data

Asian markets showed mixed reactions to Trump's tariff threats and China's CPI data. Japan and South Korea saw gains, while Australia and Hong Kong faced declines. China's CPI ende...

China's Inflation Sees a Slight Rebound in June, Signaling Economic Resilience

China's CPI rose by 0.1% in June, reversing May's decline, with PPI falling by 3.6% year over year. The data aligns with market expectations, showing signs of economic stabilizatio...

Gold Price Forecast July 8, 2025: Navigating Market Volatility Amid Trump's Tariff Strategies

Gold prices are navigating through market volatility influenced by Trump's tariff strategies, with spot gold showing slight decreases. The extension of tariff deadlines and new rat...

Germany's Trade Surprise Surges to €18.4B in May, Defying Expectations

Germany's trade surplus unexpectedly rose to €18.4 billion in May, exceeding forecasts. Exports showed a slight annual increase, while imports grew significantly. Trade with EU and...

Weekly Gold Rate Plummets: A Sharp Decline of Rs 3,750 Per 10 Grams Sparks Market Interest

Gold and silver futures experienced significant volatility this week, with gold prices dropping Rs 3,750 per 10 grams. Recovery was noted amidst mixed US economic indicators, with ...