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Federal Reserve Expected to Maintain Steady Interest Rates Amid Inflation Concerns

The Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady at its May meeting, focusing on inflation targets amid economic challenges. Despite political pressures for cuts, stabil...

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Surge in US Mortgage Applications: An 11% Weekly Jump Signals Changing Economic Winds

US mortgage applications surged by 11% in the week ending May 2, with interest rates for 30-year fixed mortgages dropping slightly. The Purchase and Refinance Indexes also saw sign...

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German Chancellor Urges Swift EU Ratification of Mercosur Trade Deal Amid Opposition

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urges swift EU ratification of the Mercosur trade deal during his Paris visit, despite opposition from France and Poland and concerns from other EU...

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US and China Set to Begin Crucial Trade Talks in Switzerland on May 10

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces preliminary trade talks with China in Switzerland on May 10, focusing on de-escalation before advancing to substantive negotiations. T...

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Germany's Industrial Surge: March Factory Orders Leap by 3.6%, Signaling Robust Economic Recovery

Germany's factory orders rose by 3.6% in March, with significant growth in both domestic and foreign orders. Key sectors like electrical equipment and pharmaceuticals showed impres...

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France's Trade Deficit Narrows to €6.25 Billion in March, Marking a Significant Improvement

France's trade deficit improved to €6.25 billion in March, with exports rising by 5.6% and imports by 2.3%. The energy and manufactured goods sectors showed notable improvements, i...

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Eurozone Retail Sales Dip Slightly in March, Yet Show Annual Growth Across the EU

Eurostat reports a 0.1% decrease in Eurozone and EU retail trade in March, with annual growth of 1.5% and 1.4% respectively. Sector performances varied, with automotive fuel sales ...

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Federal Reserve Expected to Maintain Steady Interest Rates Amid Inflation Concerns

The Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady at 4.25% to 4.5% in May, focusing on inflation control. Despite economic slowdown and political pressures for cuts, the ...