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Hassett Confirms: Significant Breakthrough in EU-US Tariff Negotiations Amid Economic Optimism

Kevin Hassett, US National Economic Council Director, expresses optimism about avoiding a recession and reports significant progress in EU-US tariff talks. He also denies insider t...

March Sees a Dip in US Small Business Optimism, NFIB Reports Amid Economic Uncertainty

The NFIB reports a decline in US small business optimism in March, with the index falling below the 51-year average. Key concerns include taxes and labor quality, while sales expec...

FY25 Sees a Surge in Credit Rating Upgrades Over Downgrades Amid Economic Optimism

In FY25, credit rating upgrades outpaced downgrades, showing economic optimism with ICRA upgrading 301 entities. Despite global risks, factors like tax relief and policy rate cuts ...

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...

February Sees a 0.7% Surge in German Producer Prices, Fueling Economic Optimism

Germany's producer prices rose by 0.7% in February, driven by higher costs for non-durable consumer goods and food prices, despite a decrease in energy prices. This indicates a pot...

Surge in Business Confidence Index Signals Economic Optimism for Q3 2024-25

The Business Confidence Index (BCI) for Q3 2024-25 shows a significant rise, reflecting optimism among businesses regarding economic conditions, financial positions, and investment...