UK GDP grows 0.6%; gold and Bitcoin fluctuate amid global uncertainty; currencies decline as dollar strengthens.
Empire State Manufacturing declines again; orders, shipments rise; prices climb; employment, capital spending show weakness.
Powell reviews Fed’s framework amid inflation, supply shocks; notes 2.2% PCE, minimal USD impact.
April 2025 PPI shows continued disinflation, with lower-than-expected monthly declines influencing Fed rate outlook.
U.S. retail sales rose 0.1% in April, surpassing expectations; annual increase reached 5.2% overall.
April 2025 U.S. retail sales exceeded forecasts, rising 0.1%, signaling resilient consumer demand despite headwinds.
U.S. jobless claims hold steady at 229,000; continuing claims rise, dollar trends lower on mixed data.
USD fluctuates, global markets mixed; economic data releases and declining yields shape financial landscape and investor sentiment.
Wholesale sales rise in Canada; Gold rebounds; Bitcoin dips; EUR/USD and GBP/USD correct on Dollar strength.
US may seek more agricultural concessions; Japan resists, risking deadlock ahead of next trade negotiations.
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