Monthly Archives: May 2025
Exports from China reached a record-breaking USD 315.7 billion, increasing by 8.1% year-on-year according to Commerzbank
Written on May 9, 2025 at 12:10 pm, by anakin
Chinese exports hit April record despite US tariffs; growth to ASEAN and EU offsets US decline.
In early European trading, Eurostoxx, DAX, and FTSE futures showed increases of 0.3% and 0.4% respectively. S&P 500 futures rose 0.1% after yesterday’s modest Wall Street performance, with attention on upcoming US-China discussions and potential comments from Trump
Written on May 9, 2025 at 11:46 am, by anakin
European and U.S. futures rise slightly, with markets eyeing upcoming U.S.-China talks for further direction.
In March, Greece’s year-on-year industrial production increased from -0.1% to 1.7%
Written on May 9, 2025 at 11:40 am, by anakin
Greece’s industrial production rose 1.7% in March year-on-year, signaling improved economic sector performance.
From January to April, China experienced a rise in yuan exports and a decline in imports
Written on May 9, 2025 at 11:16 am, by anakin
China’s exports rose while imports declined overall; April saw growing exports and a stable trade surplus.
Comments from central bankers are eagerly anticipated by the markets ahead of trading activities
Written on May 9, 2025 at 11:11 am, by anakin
US Dollar strengthens broadly, driven by central bank policies and trade data; gold rebounds, currencies fluctuate.
Hua, China’s Vice Foreign Minister, expressed confidence in overcoming US trade challenges without fear
Written on May 9, 2025 at 10:46 am, by anakin
China asserts confidence in trade resilience, opposes conflict, and readies for U.S. discussions amid tensions.
As the Yen strengthens from positive spending data, AUD/JPY falls close to 93.00 level
Written on May 9, 2025 at 10:40 am, by anakin
AUD/JPY falls as Japan’s household spending surges, boosting yen; Aussie supported by strong Chinese trade.
Several Federal Reserve officials are scheduled to address various conferences and panels on economic topics
Written on May 9, 2025 at 10:16 am, by anakin
Federal Reserve officials, including Williams and Barr, discuss monetary policy and employment at global economic conferences Friday.
In February, Austria’s year-on-year industrial production fell to 1.4% from 1.8%
Written on May 9, 2025 at 10:10 am, by anakin
Austria’s industrial growth slowed; EUR/USD rose; gold gained; Ripple awaits court nod post-settlement.
PBOC establishes CNY midpoint at 7.2095, lower than the anticipated 7.2581 amid market adjustments
Written on May 9, 2025 at 9:46 am, by anakin
The yuan strengthens as PBOC lowers midpoint and injects liquidity via 77 billion yuan reverse repo.
