Germany's consumer confidence rises to -24.20 points in May

Germany's consumer confidence rises to -24.20 points in May from -27.30 points in April 2024. The number improved more than expected, market consensus were at -25.90 points. Consumer confidence in Germany increased to in May.

Germany's business confidence rises to 89.40 points in April

Germany's business confidence rises to 89.40 points in April from 87.80 points in March 2024, above market consensus of 88.90. Business confidence in Germany increased to 90.40 in April, up from 89.20 in March. Germany's economy grew by 0.6% in March and 0.7% in April.

Euro Area's flash composite PMI rises to 11-month high in April

Euro Area's flash composite PMI rises to 11-month high in April. Dlash Composite PMI In the Euro Area increased to 51.40 points in April from 50.30 points in March 2024. Flash Manufacturing PMI decreased to 45.60 points inApril.

Germany's flash manufacturing PMI increased to 42.2 in April

Germany's flash manufacturing PMI increased to 42.2 in April from 41.90 in March 2024. Flash composite PMI in Germany increased to 50.50 points in April, a 10-month high. Flash services PMI also increased to 53.30 in April.

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Producer prices in Germany drop by 2.9% Y/Y in March

Euro Area inflation eases to 2.4% as expected

Germany's economic sentiment rises to 42.9 in April

Germany's economic sentiment rises to 42.9 in April 2024, the highest since February 2022. The ZEW indicator of economic sentiment for Germany is highest since April 2022. Germany's ZEW economic sentiment is a measure of the country's economic outlook for the coming year.

Euro Area records trade surplus of €23.6B, economic sentiment rises in April

Euro Area records trade surplus of €23.6B, economic sentiment rises in April. ZEW economic sentiment index in the Euro Area increased to 43.90 points in April from 33.50 points in March 2024. Euro Area recorded a trade surplus in February 2024.

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Euro Area industrial production rises 0.80% in February

Euro Area industrial production rises 0.80% in February 2024 over the previous month. Y/Y industrial production decreased 6.40% inFebruary 2024. Industrial production in the Euro Area increased 0. 80% in the month of February 2024 and 0.70% in January 2024.

Weekly Commentary: Trouble Brewing In Financial Asset Wonderland

Doug Noland: The Fed's misguided dovish pivot unleashed precariously loose market conditions. He says the market is in the midst of a bubble. He argues that Bubbles can inflate to unimaginable extremes - and then quadruple. Noland says the late-cycle fear of Bubbles is missing out on the reality.

Germany's inflation rate drops to 2.2% in March

Germany's inflation rate drops to 2.2% in March from 2.50% in February of 2024. Consumer Price Index increased 0.40% in the month of March of 2024 over the previous month. Inflation rate in Germany was 2.20% in march.

ECB stays put on interest rates, signals rate cut coming ahead

ECB stays put on interest rates, signals rate cut coming ahead. The European Central Bank kept interest rates at record-high levels for the fifth time in a row. The deposit facility rate held at 4%, while the main refinancing operations rate remained at a 22-year high of 4.5%.

Rates Spark: Limited Potential For Higher Bund Yields

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Germany records trade surplus of €21.40B in February

Germany records trade surplus of €21.40B in February of 2024. Exports from Germany dropped 2% month-on-month to €132.9b in February 2024. Imports in Germany increased to €111.50B in January of 2024 from €108.10B.

Just Transition And Emerging Markets: Weighing The Risks

The concept of a "just transition" is gaining ground among investors concerned about the social risks of moving from fossil fuels to alternative energy sources. Coal- or oil-exporting countries with undiversified economies may face significant transition risks. These risks are particularly high in emerging markets. The Just Transition Index measures countries across a range of key indicators.

Euro Area retail sales drop 0.50% in February

Euro Area retail sales drop 0.50% in February, more than expected. More than consensus of -0.40%. Retail sales in the Euro Area decreased in February of 2024 over the previous month. Retail sales were down 0. 50% from January of 2024.