Category: Macro
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US Default Concerns Rise, UK Restricts Second-Home Rentals, European Gas Prices Decline
FBI Arrests Alleged Leaker The FBI arrested Jack Teixeira, the alleged leader of an online group that leaked American intelligence files. Merrick Garland, America’s top prosecutor, stated that Teixeira, a 21-year-old man employed in the intelligence wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, is accused of illegally sharing “classified national defense information” and will be…
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U.S. Supplier Prices Decline, U.S. Unemployment Claims Rise, China’s Exports Rebound
U.S. Supplier Prices Decline In March, U.S. supplier prices experienced the largest monthly decline since 2020, indicating a moderation in inflation. The producer-price index fell by 0.5% from the previous month, compared to a revised flat reading in January, according to the Labor Department. Year-on-year, supplier prices rose by 2.7% in March, a significant slowdown…
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Rising Global Government Debt, UK Economy Stagnant in February, Uncertainty Fed’s Next Moves
Rising Global Government Debt The IMF projects that global general government debt, including borrowing by central and local governments and government-owned institutions, will reach 93.3% of global GDP this year and gradually rise to 99.6% by 2028. In 2018, the debt-to-GDP ratio was 82.8%, and it reached a recent peak of 99.7% in 2020. The…
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U.S. Inflation Eases, Mortgage Rates Fall, Stricter Pollution Limits on Cars
U.S. Inflation Eases In March, U.S. inflation eased to 5% from a year earlier, marking its lowest level in nearly two years. However, underlying price pressures remained elevated despite the Federal Reserve’s efforts to slow rapid price increases. The consumer-price index, a closely watched gauge of inflation, rose less than in February, with a 6%…
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Renminbi’s Rising Share in Trade, France’s Ties with US Amidst Controversy
Western Countries’ Forces in Ukraine Classified intelligence files leaked online reveal that several Western countries have special forces operating within Ukraine, with Britain reportedly providing the largest contingent of 50 personnel. Another document suggests that the U.S. warned Ukraine about potential troop shortages in recapturing territory seized by Russia. European Aviation’s Net Zero Goal European…
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IMF Warns Global Economic Slowdown, Beijing Leads Export Restrictions
IMF Warns Global Economic Slowdown The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that global economic growth is slowing down due to risks from the volatile banking sector, high inflation, and climbing interest rates. In its latest World Economic Outlook report, the IMF projected a slowdown in total economic output to 2.8% this year, compared to…
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China’s Inflation Rate Eases, US Warehousing Employment Hits Low
China’s Inflation Rate Eases China’s inflation rate eased for the second consecutive month in March, despite signs of economic recovery after strict Covid-19 controls lasting nearly three years. Consumer prices only rose by 0.7% compared to the previous year, according to China’s National Bureau of Statistics. This was the lowest annual rate of inflation since…
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Online Prices Continue to Drop, Yen Falls After BOJ Announcement, Biden Visits Belfast Amid Political Uncertainty
Online Prices Continue to Drop Online prices for discretionary items such as home goods, appliances, and electronics continued to drop in March, marking the seventh consecutive month of decline. The Adobe digital price index reported a year-on-year decrease of 1.7%, but prices remained flat compared to the previous month. Grocery prices increased at a slower…
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America’s Leaked Intelligence Documents, China’s Taiwan Military Drills
America’s Leaked Intelligence Documents Leaked classified-intelligence documents reveal that America has been spying on its key allies, including South Korea. The documents show that South Korean companies are indirectly supplying lethal weapons to Ukraine, which contradicts official policy. The files also contain national-security information about Russia’s invasion, as well as details about China, the Indo-Pacific…
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China’s Positive Figures, Eurozone Inflation Falls, UK House Prices Decline
China’s Non-Manufacturing Growth China’s non-manufacturing sector grew at its fastest rate in over a decade in March, with the National Bureau of Statistics’ non-manufacturing purchasing managers’ index reaching 58.2, surpassing economists’ predictions of 54.3. However, manufacturing growth slowed, with the manufacturing sector gauge coming in at 51.9, trailing February’s 52.6 rate. The contrasting signals suggest…