China’s May Retail Sales Exceed Expectations; Industrial Output and Investment Lag
China’s May Retail Sales Exceed Expectations; Industrial Output and Investment Lag In May, China’s retail sales outperformed expectations, increasing by 3.7% year-on-year, surpassing the anticipated 3% rise forecasted by a Reuters poll of economists. This robust retail performance indicates resilient consumer spending despite broader economic challenges. However, other key economic indicators did not fare as […]
Japan’s Core Machinery Orders Drop in April, Sparking Capital Spending Worries
Japan’s Core Machinery Orders Drop in April, Sparking Capital Spending Worries Japan’s core machinery orders experienced a decline in April for the first time in three months, according to data released by the Cabinet Office on Monday. This development raises concerns about the robustness of capital spending, a critical component for a sustainable economic recovery. […]
EUR/USD Consolidates Near 1.0700 After Recent Low
EUR/USD Consolidates Near 1.0700 After Recent Low The EUR/USD pair starts the week on a subdued note, consolidating its recent losses to the lowest level since early May, around the 1.0670-1.0665 region touched on Friday. Currently trading around the 1.0700 mark, the pair appears vulnerable to further declines. Concerns over a potential snap election in […]