Monthly Archives: May 2025
In April, the year-on-year Consumer Price Index for the United States was 2.3%, falling short of forecasts
Written on May 13, 2025 at 6:40 pm, by melody
Softer US inflation boosts EUR/USD, GBP/USD; gold steadies above $3,200; UnitedHealth stock plunges.
A dull session saw minor employment data; improved soft indicators and cautious central bank sentiments emerged
Written on May 13, 2025 at 6:15 pm, by melody
Limited market changes as UK data met expectations; focus shifts from growth to inflation amid trade optimism.
Forecasts for the United States Consumer Price Index excluding food and energy were achieved at 2.8%
Written on May 13, 2025 at 6:10 pm, by melody
US inflation data eases; gold holds strong; EUR/USD rises; UnitedHealth tumbles on CEO resignation news.
USTR Greer emphasised progress on trade deals, highlighting ongoing discussions and a target global tariff rate.
Written on May 13, 2025 at 5:46 pm, by melody
US emphasizes diversified trade, plans talks with India and Korea, proposes global 10% tariff to reduce deficit.
The Consumer Price Index in the United States fell short of expectations by 0.2%
Written on May 13, 2025 at 5:40 pm, by melody
April CPI rose 0.2%, easing inflation fears; USD weakened, boosting EUR/USD and GBP/USD; gold steady.
Caution is key for the ECB, as hawks prefer data before making any rate adjustments
Written on May 13, 2025 at 5:15 pm, by melody
Joachim Nagel urges caution, emphasizing data-driven decisions amid concerns over the pace of ECB rate cuts.
Despite soft trading against G10 currencies, the US Dollar retains recent gains before inflation data
Written on May 13, 2025 at 5:10 pm, by melody
US Dollar holds gains; SEK, AUD, NZD outperform; markets steady ahead of US CPI data release.
The small business optimism index for April was 95.8, surpassing the anticipated 94.5, indicating cautious sentiment
Written on May 13, 2025 at 4:45 pm, by melody
Small business optimism dipped in April as hiring difficulty lessened and uncertainty remained above historical averages.
After UK labour market data release, the Pound Sterling trades cautiously against its peers
Written on May 13, 2025 at 4:40 pm, by melody
Pound Sterling softens as UK unemployment rises, suggesting potential Bank of England rate cuts amid global shifts.
The ZEW survey indicates worsening current conditions in Germany, yet economic sentiment shows improvement
Written on May 13, 2025 at 4:15 pm, by melody
Germany’s sentiment index improves sharply despite worsening current conditions, reflecting rising optimism amid economic and political shifts.
