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Fed's June Decision Hinges on Economic Clarity, Says Cleveland President Beth Hammack

Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack discusses the potential for a June Fed decision based on economic clarity, emphasizing patience and data monitoring. Trade tariff uncertainties...

European Markets Dip as Investors Digest Mixed Earnings Reports from Renault, Nestle, and More

European stock markets opened lower as investors assessed quarterly earnings from major companies like Renault and Nestle. Economic indicators showed mixed signals, with France's c...

Rising Jobless Claims in the US: A 6,000 Increase to 222,000 Signals Economic Shifts

Initial jobless claims in the U.S. rose by 6,000 to 222,000 for the week ending April 19, with the 4-week moving average slightly decreasing. The insured unemployment rate remained...

European Markets Dip as Earnings Season Unfolds: Renault, Nestle, and More Report

European stock markets opened lower as investors assessed quarterly earnings from major companies like Renault and Nestle, alongside economic indicators from France and Germany. Ke...

Fed's June Decision Hinges on Clear Economic Signals, Says Cleveland President Hammack

Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack discusses the potential for a June Fed move based on clear economic indicators, the impact of trade tariffs on business, and the Fed's focus on...

France Sees a Glimmer of Hope as Consumer Confidence Rises Slightly in April

Consumer confidence in France improved slightly in April, with the overall indicator moving up to 92. However, mixed signals were observed across different economic indicators, inc...

France Sees a Slight Uplift in Consumer Confidence This April, What's Behind the Rise?

France's consumer confidence index slightly improved in April, with the overall indicator rising to 92 from 91 in March. While some indicators like personal financial outlook remai...

European Markets Dip as Quarterly Earnings Reports from Renault, Nestle, and Others Take Center Stage

European stock markets opened lower as investors assessed quarterly earnings from major companies. The DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 declined, with Infineon and Thales among the significan...

April Brings a Glimmer of Hope: French Consumer Confidence Rises Slightly Amid Economic Challenges

French consumer confidence saw a slight increase in April, with the overall indicator moving up to 92. While some indicators like personal financial outlook remained unchanged, oth...

France Sees a Slight Uplift in Consumer Confidence This April: What's Behind the Numbers?

France's consumer confidence saw a minor increase in April, with the overall indicator rising to 92. While personal financial outlooks remained stable, concerns over savings and li...

France Sees a Slight Uplift in Consumer Confidence This April: A Glimpse of Hope?

France's consumer confidence shows a slight improvement in April, with the overall indicator moving up to 92. While some indicators like inflation outlook improved, others such as ...

Asian Markets Rally on Trade Optimism: Hang Seng Jumps 2.6% Amid US-China Tariff Hopes

Asia-Pacific markets rallied on hopes of reduced US-China trade tensions, with significant gains across major indices. President Trump's comments on tariffs and Fed leadership stab...

Asian Markets Rally on Renewed US-China Trade Optimism: Hang Seng Leads with 2.6% Surge

Asia-Pacific markets rose on hopes of reduced US-China trade tensions, with the Hang Seng surging 2.65%. US President Trump's comments on tariffs and Fed Chair Powell's stability b...

Asian Markets Surge on Renewed US-China Trade Optimism: Hang Seng Leads with 2.6% Jump

Asia-Pacific markets rose sharply amid hopes of reduced US-China trade tensions, with significant gains across major indices. Japan's services sector expanded, while Australia's pr...

Asian Markets Rally on Trade Optimism: Hang Seng Leads with 2.6% Surge

Asia-Pacific markets traded higher amid hopes of reduced US-China trade tensions, supported by positive remarks from US President Donald Trump and stable US monetary policy. Japan'...

Asia-Pacific Markets Rally on Renewed US-China Trade Optimism, Hang Seng Jumps 2.6%

Asia-Pacific markets rose on hopes of reduced US-China trade tensions, with President Trump's comments on tariffs and Fed leadership providing relief. Japan's services sector expan...

Asian Markets Rally on US-China Trade Optimism: Hang Seng Leads with 2.6% Surge

Asian markets saw significant gains amid optimism over US-China trade relations, with the Hang Seng leading the surge. Economic data from Japan and Australia also contributed to th...

Eurozone Consumer Confidence Hits 18-Month Low: A Deep Dive into April's Sharp Decline

Consumer confidence in the Eurozone and EU is set to decline sharply in April, with indices expected to hit their lowest levels in 18 months, according to the European Commission's...

Eurozone Consumer Confidence Hits 18-Month Low: A Deep Dive into April's Sharp Decline

Consumer confidence in the Eurozone and EU is projected to decline sharply in April, reaching the lowest levels in 18 months, as per the European Commission's preliminary report.

Eurozone Braces for Steeper Decline in Consumer Confidence This April, Hits 18-Month Low

Consumer confidence in the Eurozone and EU is projected to decline further in April, with indices hitting their lowest levels in 18 months, according to the European Commission's p...

March Sees 3.8% Growth in Core Sector Driven by Steel and Cement Surge

In March, the core sector grew by 3.8%, driven by steel and cement, with electricity demand rising due to heatwaves. Annual growth slowed to 4.4%, impacting IIP expectations.

US Job Market Shows Resilience: Initial Jobless Claims Drop to 215,000, Signaling Economic Strength

The US labor market shows signs of strength as initial jobless claims drop to 215,000, with the 4-week moving average also decreasing. The insured unemployment rate remains at 1.2%...

US Job Market Shows Resilience: Initial Jobless Claims Drop to 215,000, Signaling Economic Strength

Initial jobless claims in the US dropped by 9,000 to 215,000, signaling strength in the labor market. The 4-week moving average also decreased, while the insured unemployment rate ...

Dow Jones Dips as UnitedHealth Tumbles: A Mixed Opening for US Markets Amid Earnings Season

US markets opened mixed with the Dow Jones under pressure from UnitedHealth's weak forecast. Earnings reports from Blackstone and American Express varied, while Netflix's results a...

Dow Jones Dips as UnitedHealth Plummets: A Mixed Start for US Markets Amid Earnings Season

US markets opened mixed with the Dow Jones falling due to UnitedHealth's weak forecast, while Nasdaq and S&P 500 saw gains. Earnings reports from Blackstone and American Express va...

Asian Markets Rally as US-Japan Trade Talks Show Significant Progress

Asian stock markets climbed as US-Japan trade talks progress boosted investor confidence. Japan's trade balance and Australia's unemployment data added to the positive sentiment, w...

Asian Markets Rally as US-Japan Trade Talks Show Significant Progress

Asian markets traded higher after US President Trump mentioned significant progress in Japan trade talks, boosting regional sentiment. Japan's trade balance and Australia's unemplo...

Asian Markets Rally as US-Japan Trade Talks Show Significant Progress

Asian stock markets gained after US President Trump highlighted progress in trade talks with Japan. Key economic data from Japan and Australia were also released, influencing marke...

Asian Markets Rally as US-Japan Trade Talks Show Significant Progress

Asian stock markets rallied after US President Trump highlighted progress in trade talks with Japan, alongside positive economic data from Japan and Australia. Key indices across t...

Asia-Pacific Markets Rally as US-Japan Trade Talks Boost Investor Confidence

Asia-Pacific markets saw gains as US-Japan trade talks progress boosted investor confidence. Japan's trade balance and Australia's unemployment figures added to the positive outloo...

Shocking Drop in German Economic Sentiment: A Deep Dive into April's Alarming Figures

Germany's economic sentiment indicator sharply declined to negative 14 in April, far below expectations, with the Eurozone also experiencing a significant drop. US trade policy unc...

UK Unemployment Holds Steady at 4.4% Amid Economic Uncertainties in February

The UK unemployment rate remained steady at 4.4% for the second consecutive month in February, matching analysts' expectations. This stability comes amid broader economic uncertain...