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In April, the persistent downturn in euro zone manufacturing activity intensified due to weakening demand, despite factories slashing prices. This compelled businesses to further trim their workforce, according to a survey released on Thursday. The final euro zone Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) by HCOB, compiled by S&P Global, dropped …

In February, the Eurozone’s current account surplus dipped to €29.5 billion, down from €39.4 billion previously. While goods and services showed surpluses, secondary and primary income recorded deficits. Germany, a key player, hinted at economic growth in Q1, thanks to unexpected boosts from industry and construction. However, concerns linger over …

Concerns regarding Germany’s recovery, which is anticipated to be challenging, are growing. Due to a combination of rising interest rates, weak global orders, and high energy costs, Germany’s economy has been among the weakest in Europe this year.Given a combination of rising interest rates, weak global orders, and high energy …

The EUR/GBP pair is resuming its downward trend, edging closer to its yearly low, signaling potential bearish momentum in the pair. The current trend remains undecided below the 0.8700 resistance, awaiting a clear direction pressured down by failing German Yields.Market awaits ECB President Lagarde’s speech and German inflation data on …

The US Dollar retreated on Wednesday, though US yields jumped. Most European stock markets posted losses, and on Wall Street, US equities exhibited mixed performance.The AUD/USD pair recovered from monthly lows by holding around the 0.6700 support. NZD/USD reached its highest level in two weeks on Wednesday, reaching 0.6275, making …

Industrial Production in Germany increased in November, the official data showed on Monday, suggesting that the manufacturing sector is showing some signs of recovery. Eurozone’s economic powerhouse’s Industrial Output rose by 0.2% MoM, the federal statistics authority Destatis said in figures adjusted for seasonal and calendar effects, vs -0.1% prior. …

On Tuesday, the US dollar soared against all of its major rival currencies. The dollar started the day on the back foot, but secured robust gains early during the European session, triggering stops and further accelerating its advance. Key Developments EU countries reached an agreement on a coordinated approach to …

The German Factory Orders surprised markets to the upside in October, suggesting that the manufacturing sector activity is staging a modest recovery. Contracts for goods ‘Made in Germany’ jumped 0.8% on the month vs. -0.2% expected and -4.0% last, the latest data published by the Federal Statistics Office showed on …

The EUR/GBP pair is exhibiting mixed performance within a 40-pip range broadly ahead of German Retail Sales. A surprise decline in Eurozone inflation weakened hawkish ECB bets. The sentiment of UK households fell as food inflation soared to a 45-month high.On Wednesday, the headline Eurozone HICP was lower at 10.0% …

As measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), Inflation in Germany declined to 10% yearly in November from 10.4% in October. This reading came in lower than the market expectation of 10%. Monthly, the CPI declined 0.5%. Meanwhile, the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), the European Central Bank’s (ECB) …