Monthly Archives: May 2025
April’s UK construction PMI rose slightly to 46.6, with house building showing some resilience.
Written on May 7, 2025 at 2:46 pm, by luna
UK construction downturn eases in April; residential building shows resilience, but commercial activity continues declining.
Commerzbank’s Thu Lan Nguyen announces the commencement of US-China negotiations, ending prolonged uncertainty about deals
Written on May 7, 2025 at 2:40 pm, by luna
US-China trade talks spark cautious optimism, though economic tensions and uncertainties continue to cloud investor outlook.
Germany’s construction sector shows signs of improvement, with the latest PMI rising to 45.1
Written on May 7, 2025 at 2:16 pm, by luna
Germany’s construction slowdown eased in April as PMI rose to 45.1, signaling improved sector conditions overall.
Despite German political instability, EUR/USD remains strong as markets anticipate USD weakening and Fed signals
Written on May 7, 2025 at 2:10 pm, by luna
EUR/USD steady amid Fed policy anticipation; market eyes dovish signals, weak USD, and upcoming trade talks.
According to recent data, silver prices (XAG/USD) experienced a decline today
Written on May 7, 2025 at 1:40 pm, by luna
Silver prices dipped to $32.74; influenced by inflation, industrial demand, and the Gold/Silver valuation ratio.
European markets opened slightly lower, with Germany showing modest gains amid cautious overall sentiment
Written on May 7, 2025 at 1:16 pm, by luna
European markets dip slightly amid cautious sentiment, despite US-China trade optimism and Merz’s rise in Germany.
ING’s commodity experts observed a rise in European natural gas prices due to the EU energy plan
Written on May 7, 2025 at 1:10 pm, by luna
European gas prices surge 5.5% amid EU’s Russian gas phaseout and U.S. LNG export disruptions.
In March, France’s trade deficit reduced to €6.25 billion, with exports increasing more than imports
Written on May 7, 2025 at 12:46 pm, by luna
France’s trade deficit narrowed in March to -€6.25 billion, driven by rising exports and moderate imports.
In April, China increased its gold reserves for the sixth consecutive month, according to PBOC data
Written on May 7, 2025 at 12:40 pm, by luna
China boosts gold reserves for sixth month; central banks increase holdings amid global economic uncertainty and inflation.
The European session features low-impact releases, while the FOMC Policy Announcement is anticipated later.
Written on May 7, 2025 at 12:16 pm, by luna
FOMC holds rates steady; markets eye Powell’s tone, trade deal news could shift expectations soon.
