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May, 2025

• 28 May 2025 2:21 pm

  German Unemployment Rises Sharply, Exposing Strain on Economy

  

  Germany’s job market took a heavier hit than expected in May, with the number of unemployed rising by 34,000 to 2.96 million in seasonally adjusted terms, data from the Federal Labour Office showed Wednesday. The increase far exceeded analyst expectations of a 10,000 rise and pushed the unemployment rate closer …

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• 28 May 2025 12:45 pm

  Gold Prices Slip as Risk Appetite Improves, Dollar Recovers

  

  Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Wednesday, weighed down by a revival in risk appetite after U.S. President Donald Trump delayed plans to impose steep tariffs on the European Union. The move, which helped lift equity markets and investor sentiment, reduced demand for safe-haven assets like gold. Spot …

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• 28 May 2025 12:13 pm

  Oil Prices Climb on Russia Sanction Risks, Venezuela Export Ban, and Caution Ahead of OPEC+ Meeting

  

  Oil prices rose in Asian trade on Wednesday, supported by growing concerns over potential new sanctions on Russia and disruptions in Venezuelan crude flows, alongside uncertainty ahead of a crucial OPEC+ meeting later this week. As of 21:28 ET (01:28 GMT), Brent crude futures for July delivery climbed 0.7% to …

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• 28 May 2025 2:37 am

  Government Bonds Face Intensified Challenges in the US and Europe in May 2025

  

  Soaring Debt Levels Threaten Fiscal StabilityIn May 2025, government bonds in the US and Europe are under intense pressure from unprecedented debt burdens and concerns over fiscal sustainability. As of March 2025, US national debt stands at $36.56 trillion, or roughly 126% of GDP, with projections suggesting it could exceed …

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• 28 May 2025 1:54 am

  U.S. Treasury Yields Decline as U.S.-EU Trade Talks Show Progress

  Bond Yields Retreat Amid Easing Trade TensionsU.S. Treasury yields fell on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, following positive developments in trade negotiations between the United States and the European Union. The decline comes after a period of heightened yields driven by fears of escalating tariffs since their imposition on April 2, …

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• 28 May 2025 12:46 am

  Swiss Franc Slips as U.S. Dollar Gains and Central Bank Signals Patience

  

  Franc Weakens Amid Dollar RecoveryThe Swiss Franc (CHF) continued its decline against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, pressured by a strengthening dollar and remarks from Swiss National Bank (SNB) Governor Martin Schlegel. The USD/CHF pair rose to 0.8273, up from the previous session’s close of 0.8210, with …

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• 27 May 2025 11:45 pm

  Swiss National Bank Prioritizes Price Stability Over Short-Term Inflation Data

  

  SNB Signals Steady Policy ApproachOn Tuesday, May 27, 2025, Swiss National Bank (SNB) Governor Martin Schlegel emphasized a focus on long-term price stability rather than reacting to short-term inflation fluctuations. Speaking on the potential for negative inflation in the coming months, Schlegel noted that such readings would not automatically trigger …

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• 27 May 2025 10:35 pm

  Can Europe Dodge a Trade War with Progress in U.S. Talks?

  

  Wall Street Rebounds on Trade OptimismGlobal stock markets, led by U.S. equities, surged on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, fueled by optimism surrounding eased U.S.-EU trade tensions. U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to extend a 50% tariff reduction on European goods until July 9, 2025, from the prior June 1 deadline, …

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• 27 May 2025 9:31 pm

  U.S. Stocks Soar as U.S.-EU Trade Tensions Ease

  

  Markets Rally on Trade Deal OptimismU.S. stock markets surged on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, propelled by renewed optimism over improving trade relations between the United States and the European Union. The rally was sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement to extend a 50% tariff reduction on European goods until …

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• 27 May 2025 8:22 pm

  Pound Sterling Weakens Against Dollar Amid U.S.-EU Trade Deal Optimism

  

  Pound Retreats from Three-Year HighThe Pound Sterling (GBP) slipped to around 1.3540 against the U.S. Dollar (USD) during Tuesday’s North American session, May 27, 2025, pulling back from a three-year peak of 1.3600 reached the previous day. The GBP/USD pair’s decline was driven by a resurgent U.S. dollar, fueled by …

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• 27 May 2025 7:17 pm

  US Consumer Confidence Index rebounds in May and US Dollar Index holds steady near the 99.40 level

  

  In May, US consumer sentiment staged a recovery, with the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index rising to 98.0 from a revised 86.0 (previously 85.7), bouncing back from the prior month’s decline.The upswing in consumer morale was fueled by evolving views on current business and labor market conditions. The Present Situation …

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• 27 May 2025 5:07 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Soar as Trump Delays EU Tariffs, Market Focus Shifts to Fed and Nvidia

  

  U.S. stock index futures surged on Tuesday, rebounding from last week’s losses, after President Donald Trump announced a delay in imposing steep trade tariffs on the European Union. The move alleviated immediate fears of a transatlantic trade war and bolstered risk appetite across markets. At 06:20 ET (10:20 GMT), Dow …

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• 27 May 2025 4:45 pm

  US Durable Goods Orders Decline Less Than Expected in April, Dollar Holds Firm

  

  Durable Goods Orders in the United States fell by 6.3% in April, or $19.9 billion, to $296.3 billion, according to data released Tuesday by the US Census Bureau. While this marks the largest monthly decline since April 2020, it was a smaller drop than the 7.9% contraction forecast by economists. …

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