Financial News

U.S. jobless claims fall to 219,000, below expectations, while continuing claims surge to 1.9M, a multi-year high, sending mixed signals to Fed watchers.

Yuan slumps to two-month low after Trump’s fresh tariffs deepen trade war worries. China’s muted response to steep US tariffs may steady markets—for now.

Beijing’s policy support drove service sector gains, yet firms trimmed jobs and margins amid rising costs.

Gasoline inventories fell by 1.6 million barrels from the previous week.

U.S. private payrolls rose 155K in March, led by financial and business services. Labor market resilience supports a moderately bullish short-term view.

JOLTs Job Openings declined to 7.568 million, missing analyst expectations.

The impact of higher financial and political volatility on Türkiye’s credit ratings will mostly depend on the effectiveness of the monetary policy response and the consequences of any shifts in domestic policy.

China stocks gain on stimulus bets, but risks from tariffs and weak demand may cap momentum.

Hang Seng, Aussie dollar react to China’s PMI as markets brace for US tariff decisions.

Chicago PMI increased to 47.6 in March, beating analyst estimates.

Germany’s ample fiscal space to finance higher defence spending by issuing debt contrasts with the more constrained public finances in France and the United Kingdom.

Core PCE inflation rose 0.4% in February, keeping Fed cautious. Tariff risks and weak sentiment suggest inflation may stay higher for longer.

Weather forecasts point to low demand for natural gas in the upcoming days.

Pending home sales rose 2.0% in February, with gains led by the South. NAR forecasts higher sales and prices in 2025 as mortgage rates ease moderately.

U.S. GDP rose 2.4% in Q4 on strong spending and profits. Inflation cooled, jobless claims fell—supporting a bullish short-term market outlook.

Beijing’s EV push through Mexico tests US trade policy as tech sanctions intensify.

Gasoline inventories declined by 1.4 million barrels.

A modest dip in inflation keeps the BoE cautious, with services costs and wages still running hot. Will the Spring Economic Statement stir the doves?

The Expectations Index reached its lowest level in 12 years.

Case-Shiller and FHFA data show U.S. home prices rose in January, led by the Northeast, while Sunbelt markets like Tampa cooled. Annual gains remained modest overall.