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The United States’ economic growth slowed more than expected in the final quarter of 2025, with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanding at an annualized rate of just 1.4%. This is a marked drop from the 4.4% growth recorded in the previous quarter and falls short of the anticipated 3% …

U.S. inflation data for December delivered a mild upside surprise, with the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index rising to 2.9% year over year, slightly above market expectations of 2.8%. The figures suggest that inflation pressures remain sticky as the year closed, even as broader disinflation trends continue to unfold.On …

European equities traded higher on Friday and were on track to post their strongest weekly gains since early January, supported by an improving corporate earnings outlook and easing concerns over near-term disruption from artificial intelligence, although persistent geopolitical tensions tempered overall enthusiasm. By 09:42 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 index …

U.K. private sector activity expanded at its fastest pace in nearly two years during February, driven by a strong rebound in manufacturing output and a sustained recovery in new business, according to flash PMI data released on Friday. The S&P Global Flash UK Composite Output Index rose to 53.9 in …

France’s private sector showed little sign of meaningful growth in February, with business activity remaining broadly flat at the start of the year, according to a closely watched monthly survey released on Friday. The HCOB Flash France Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, rose to 49.6 points …

German business activity expanded at a faster-than-expected pace in February, supported by a rebound in manufacturing and stronger momentum in the services sector, according to flash PMI data released on Friday. The German Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 53.1 in February, exceeding market expectations of 52.2 and improving …

U.K. retail sales posted a strong start to the year in January, significantly outperforming expectations and building on December’s gains, suggesting that consumers entered the new year with a greater degree of confidence than anticipated. According to data released Friday by the Office for National Statistics, retail sales volumes rose …

Comments from Mary Daly reinforced the view that US monetary policy is on solid footing, with current settings seen as appropriate for prevailing economic conditions. Recent progress on inflation, alongside signs of a healthier balance in the labor market, has reduced the need for urgent policy changes.Inflation progress supports patienceDaly …

The Japanese yen traded calmly against the US dollar on Thursday, with the currency pair lingering just under the 155 level. Activity remained muted as investors chose to stay on the sidelines ahead of Japan’s upcoming inflation report, a release expected to provide fresh direction for the market.Dollar strength sets …

Gold hovered just below $5,000 on Thursday, unable to extend recent gains as investors balanced a strong US Dollar with ongoing global uncertainties. The precious metal has drawn attention as a safe-haven amid rising tensions in the Middle East.Prices stayed around $4,975 per ounce, consolidating after briefly reaching $5,021 earlier …