Financial News

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.

Morgan Stanley raises China’s 2025 GDP forecast to 4.5% as Beijing makes fresh pledges to step up fiscal stimulus efforts.

Composite PMI exceeded analyst expectations as Services PMI jumped to 54.5.

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UK services PMI jumps to 53.2, signaling a demand rebound, while manufacturing slumps to an 18-month low, weighed by exports and tariff risks.

Eurozone manufacturing rebounds for the first time in two years, while services slow. Traders eye ECB policy as inflation pressures ease.

Strong German manufacturing PMI beats forecasts, services dip below expectations. Traders assess sector divergence for market positioning.

Natural gas stocks are well below the five-year average for this time of the year.

U.S. jobless claims rise to 223K, signaling labor market softening. Insured unemployment climbs, while manufacturing growth slows. Key risks ahead.

Hang Seng rallies on AI and EV demand as US tariffs backfire, potentially hitting US economic growth.

The central bank will reduce the pace of asset sales.

XRP surges 14% as the SEC drops its appeal in the Ripple lawsuit, easing regulatory uncertainty and fueling bullish momentum for the cryptocurrency.

Gasoline inventories declined by 0.5 million barrels from the previous week.

U.S. housing starts jumped 11.2% in February, but declining permits signal a potential slowdown. What’s next for the real estate market?

Beijing’s new economic measures aim to spur consumption, but rising unemployment threatens sentiment. Will China’s policy efforts be enough?

Elevated building material costs and tariff uncertainty put pressure on the index.

February retail sales rose just 0.2%, missing 0.6% forecast. Weaker consumer spending strengthens case for Fed rate cuts, pressuring USD while supporting bonds.

Hang Seng, AUD/USD react to China’s economic data as housing, retail, and job figures send conflicting market signals.

Year-ahead inflation expectations increased from 4.3% to 4.9%.