German producer prices down 2.3% in November
Annual producer price inflation in Germany declined by 2.3% in November, data from the country's statistical office Destatis showed on Friday. On a monthly basis, the Producer Price Index remained unchanged.
12/19/2025
UK Retail Sales Rise 0.6% in November
Retail sales in the United Kingdom increased by 0.6% in November compared to the same month last year, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Friday.
12/19/2025
German Consumer Confidence Expected to Decline in January
German consumer confidence is expected to weaken in January, with the index forecast to fall to -26.9, marking a 3.7-point decline from the revised December reading of -23.2, according to data released by GfK and the Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions (NIM) on Friday.
12/19/2025
US Inflation Eases in November
Annual inflation in the United States reached 2.7% in November, decreasing from 3% in September, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed in its report on Thursday.
12/18/2025
US Initial Jobless Claims Decline
The number of seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims in the United States fell by 13,000 to 224,000 in the week ending December 13, according to data released Thursday by the US Department of Labor.The decline suggests continued resilience in the US labor market, with layoffs remaining relatively low despite ongoing economic uncertainty.
12/18/2025
Eurosystem Inflation & Growth Outlook
The Eurosystem, comprising the European Central Bank and the national central banks of the euro area, expects inflation to average 2.1% in 2025, before easing to 1.9% in 2026, 1.8% in 2027, and returning to 2.0% in 2028.The 2026 inflation forecast has been revised upward from 1.7%, mainly reflecting expectations that services inflation will decline more slowly than previously anticipated.
12/18/2025
Oil Prices Jump as US-Venezuela Tensions Fuel Market Uncertainty
Global oil prices posted solid gains as growing uncertainty over US-Venezuela relations lifted market sentiment. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for January delivery climbed 2.44% to settle at $56.62 per barrel. Meanwhile, Brent crude for February delivery rose 2.24%, closing at $60.24 per barrel.
12/17/2025
Eurozone Inflation Steady at 2.1% in November
According to Eurostat, the European Commission’s statistical office, the annual inflation rate in the Eurozone remained at 2.1% in November, unchanged from October. This final estimate was slightly revised downward from the preliminary 2.2% forecast.
12/17/2025
Silver Hits New All-Time High Above $65
Silver surged to a new record, reaching $65.25 per ounce, driven by strong investor demand. This represents a 2.5% jump from previous levels. Other precious metals also saw mixed movements: spot gold rose 0.48% to $4,325.64 per ounce, platinum increased 1.39% to $1,599.59, while palladium fell 1.37% to $1,880.14.
12/17/2025
UK Inflation Eases to 3.2% in November
The United Kingdom’s annual inflation rate declined to 3.2% in November, down from 3.6% in October, according to data released on Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
12/17/2025
US nonfarm payrolls rise by 64,000 in November
Nonfarm employment in the United States rose by 64,000 jobs in November, exceeding market expectations, according to a report released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
12/16/2025
Eurozone posts €18.4 billion trade surplus in October
The euro area recorded a trade surplus of €18.4 billion in October, according to figures released Tuesday by Eurostat. The surplus increased from €7.1 billion a year earlier and was unchanged from the revised September level. Exports rose 1% year-on-year to €258 billion, while imports fell 3.6% to €239.6 billion.
12/16/2025
Germany’s economic outlook strengthens in December
Germany’s economic sentiment index climbed to 45.8 in December, marking a 7.3-point increase from the prior month, according to a survey released Tuesday by the ZEW economic research institute.
12/16/2025
UK unemployment reaches 5.1% in the period ending October
According to figures published Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics, the UK’s jobless rate averaged 5.1% over the three months to October, marking a 0.1 percentage point increase compared with the May–July period.
12/16/2025
UK unemployment reaches 5.1% in the period ending October
According to figures published Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics, the UK’s jobless rate averaged 5.1% over the three months to October, marking a 0.1 percentage point increase compared with the May–July period.
12/16/2025
Eurozone industrial production records 0.8% monthly increase in October
Eurozone factory output rose by 0.8% in October on a month-to-month basis, beating forecasts, according to data released Monday by Eurostat. Across the broader European Union, industrial output posted a 0.3% gain.
12/15/2025
China sees 1.3% annual growth in retail sales during November
According to figures released on Monday by China’s National Bureau of Statistics, the country’s retail sales rose by 1.3% compared to the same period last year.
12/15/2025
China reports 4.8% rise in industrial production for November
China’s industrial activity recorded a 4.8% increase in November on an annual basis, data released Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics showed. Compared to the previous month, industrial output posted a 0.4% gain.
12/15/2025
China’s restrictions on silver exports reshape global market trends
China’s move to introduce mechanisms for controlling silver supply shortfalls starting in January 2026 marks a significant turning point in the global precious-metals landscape.
The country’s new limitations on silver exports function as strategic policy instruments aimed at protecting domestic reserves while simultaneously gaining influence over the industrial reliance of Western economies.
Japan’s industrial output rises 1.5% in October
Japan’s seasonally adjusted industrial production index grew by 1.5% in October, reaching 104.7, according to the revised data released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) on Friday.
12/12/2025