Financial News

Eurozone Manufacturing beats forecasts with a 9-month high, while Services PMI hits a 3-month low. Mixed signals for traders eyeing EU market opportunities!

Germany’s PMI rises to 51.0, driven by steady services growth and easing manufacturing drag. Caution ahead as tariff risks and geopolitical concerns linger.

Gasoline inventories declined by 0.2 million barrels.

The UK’s sovereign rating has remained resilient to recent crises. But greater structural risks in the UK government bond market and a worsening public debt outlook are downside factors.

U.S. jobless claims hit 219K, labor market holds firm. Philly Fed shows slower manufacturing growth as inflation pressures persist. Market outlook cautious

US tariffs loom as China shifts focus to domestic demand, boosting consumption and investment.

Fed wants to see further progress on inflation before cutting the target range for the federal funds rate.

U.S. housing starts plunged 9.8% in January, signaling trouble for homebuilders. Meanwhile, completions surged, adding supply pressure to the market.

Rising UK inflation sparks doubts over BoE’s rate path. A stronger economy and tight labor market could delay monetary easing plans.

Rising tariffs, lower growth, higher defence spending, deeper political fragmentation and rising dollar-denominated borrowing costs are set to weaken the European credit outlook unless Europe unites and makes bold reforms.

Concerns over tariffs and mortgage rates put pressure on builder sentiment in February.

NY manufacturing rebounds, but rising costs and weak hiring weigh on outlook. Inflation concerns may pressure Fed policy. Market impact analyzed.

UK wage growth accelerates as unemployment holds steady, raising doubts over a March BoE rate cut. Will inflation force the BoE to hold rates longer?

RBA trims rates but warns of inflation uncertainty. Aussie dollar fluctuates as markets assess future policy moves.

US-China economic divide widens as Beijing seeks to reboot growth amid trade tensions.

The new government coalition provides an opportunity to address Belgium’s fiscal challenges, although the trade-offs between budgetary consolidation and the administration’s social and economic agendas could slow reform.

U.S. retail sales fell 0.9% in January, far below forecasts, as harsh weather and trade uncertainty slowed consumer spending. What’s next for the economy?

Robinhood, Coinbase, and Roku surge post-earnings, fueling after-hours gains. Will these moves push the S&P 500 and Nasdaq higher on Friday?

Natural gas prices test new highs as traders react to the EIA report.

Producer prices rose 0.4% in January, with energy and food costs surging. Persistent inflation may delay Fed rate cuts, impacting market expectations.