Macroeconomic data, trends, and policy developments.
Coverage of key economic indicators, central bank policy decisions, inflation trends, labor data, and growth signals. This category focuses on the macroeconomic forces that shape markets, interest rates, and long-term capital allocation.
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Euro zone consumer price inflation rose to 3.2% in May from 3.0% in April, pushed up by a sharp increase in energy costs and a renewed uptick in services prices. Core inflation - excluding food and energy - climbed to 2.5% from 2.2%, driven by services and a small rise in industrial goods inflation. The data support a likely small European Central …
U.S. equity futures traded with little direction as conflicting signals about U.S.-Iran peace talks kept investors cautious. Energy prices eased from recent highs even as flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain constrained. Hewlett Packard Enterprise reported record second-quarter results and accelerated its long-term financial targets, driven by…
The European Central Bank reports a moderate rise in the euro's international use in 2025, keeping it firmly in second place among global currencies. The euro's share of several international use indicators climbed to around 20%, buoyed by a surge in euro-denominated international debt issuance and a first-time lead in the green and sustainable bon…
India’s central bank approaches its June policy meeting under intense pressure. A sharp rise in crude prices since the Iran war and a steep fall in the rupee have raised questions about whether the Reserve Bank of India should lift its policy repo rate from the current 5.25% to support the currency. At the same time, consumer inflation remains belo…
The euro's overall share in global currency indicators edged up only slightly last year, leaving it near 20% and well behind the dollar. An ECB report shows investors shifted toward gold and smaller reserve currencies, while euro-denominated international debt issuance hit a record high above $1.1 trillion.
European stocks opened higher after optimistic revenue guidance from STMicroelectronics lifted technology names. Markets also reacted to a temporary de-escalation in Lebanon and easing crude oil prices as investors awaited euro zone inflation data that could shape ECB policy next week. Separately, Abivax shares plunged after late-stage trial result…
European Central Bank policymakers have issued remarks in the run-up to the June 11 policy meeting indicating a growing willingness to raise interest rates. Markets are pricing a hike by July at the latest, while many economists expect a move in June. Officials highlighted the lasting damage from the energy shock, the potential for wider inflationa…
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group's global markets chief, Arihiro Nagata, told Reuters the Bank of Japan should articulate a clear path toward policy normalisation after a widely expected rate increase in June to help stabilise Japan's bond market. The call for clearer guidance comes as the 10-year government bond yield reaches multi-decade highs and…
A Reuters-style analysis of corporate earnings commentary finds that only about one-third of Europe’s biggest listed firms have signalled price increases in response to the Iran war. The pattern contrasts sharply with the broad pass-through of costs seen after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine and points to softer demand, greater hedging and less f…
Japanese financial officials refrained from intensifying public admonitions over the yen’s slide on Tuesday, even as the currency approached the widely watched 160-per-dollar threshold. Officials repeated their readiness to act, but stopped short of the stronger language used at the end of April, when the government launched a large-scale programme…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told a Taipei conference the firm has enough capacity for "very, very robust growth" tied to AI but remains supply constrained. The comments followed the launch of a chip designed to compete with AMD and Intel. Asian markets were subdued amid doubts about the durability of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, with oil moderating and regio…
In a telephone interview with ABC News on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that a peace agreement involving Iran could be reached as early as next week. This optimistic outlook follows recent reports suggesting that Tehran had halted its communications with Washington. The proposed deal is expected to address two critical objectives: e…
The U.S. dollar maintained a stable position on Tuesday as market participants navigated a complex landscape of geopolitical developments in the Middle East. Following reports of a limited ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, the dollar index remained largely unchanged, reflecting a cautious approach to ongoing peace negotiations. Whi…
In a significant escalation of the ongoing legal battle regarding election administration, the Democratic Party has filed a court appeal on Monday. This move follows a recent judicial decision that declined to issue an immediate block on an executive order issued by President Donald Trump. The executive order in question seeks to implement stricter…
The Japanese government is currently weighing a proposal to implement a two-year reduction on the consumption tax applied to food sales. According to reports citing an unnamed government executive, this potential policy change would involve lowering the current 8% levy on food items starting in April of next year. This move follows earlier commitme…
The New Mexico Truth Commission has taken a significant step forward in its investigation into the activities of Jeffrey Epstein by issuing its first round of subpoenas. During its second formal meeting since its inception in February, the bipartisan legislative committee announced it is seeking evidence from 14 different entities. These targets in…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released interim guidance outlining how states must implement new work requirements for individuals enrolled in Medicaid health plans. This regulatory move follows a mandate established last year as part of President Donald Trump’s tax cut and spending legislation. Under the new framework, …
Global markets experienced significant volatility on Monday, driven by shifting geopolitical narratives regarding the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and an intense surge in artificial intelligence-related activity. Despite conflicting reports surrounding Middle East tensions, President Donald Trump indicated that diplomatic discussions between the two nations…
The administration has decided to set aside a proposed $1.8 billion compensation program intended to address what it called political 'weaponization.' A senior administration official said the plan is "dead for now." The initiative arose from a legal settlement between the Justice Department and the Internal Revenue Service tied to a lawsuit in whi…
President Donald Trump told NBC News he had not been informed that Iran was suspending negotiations with the United States, while Iranian state media reported earlier that Tehran had halted indirect talks after Israel ordered its troops to push deeper into Lebanon. Trump said he would accept silence from Iran and was willing to wait, reiterating th…
Brazilian authorities are concluding preparations for a series of actions focused on disrupting organized crime activity linked to online betting and the illicit tobacco trade. A senior government official, speaking anonymously because the plans remain confidential, said the initiative is designed to choke the financial arteries of criminal organiz…
Bank of America analysts Tatonga Rusike and Raghav Adlakha expect Fitch, Moody's and S&P to upgrade South Africa's sovereign credit ratings within the next 12 months. The upgrade case rests on improved fiscal metrics, including larger primary surpluses, and an upgraded economic outlook tied to structural reforms in the energy and logistics sect…
Iran is pursuing a limited interim memorandum with the United States to relieve mounting economic pressure and buy time, while avoiding major concessions on its nuclear programme. The proposal aims to secure short-term financial relief, phased resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and an end to hostilities across multiple fronts, with…
Senior figures within Russia's Finance Ministry and central bank have warned President Vladimir Putin that the present level of defense expenditure could push the government's budget deficit significantly wider. The officials have urged further reductions in military spending, arguing that public finances are unlikely to be repaired without additio…
U.S. manufacturing activity strengthened in May, with the Institute for Supply Management's manufacturing PMI rising to 54.0, the highest reading since May 2022. The gain reflected higher new orders, stretched supplier deliveries and elevated input prices, even as factory employment continued to contract.
