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Eurozone Private Sector Contracts in May
The Eurozone's private sector activity unexpectedly contracted in May, with the services sector performing the worst in 16 months; the S&P Global composite PMI fell to 49.5, below the 50 mark separating growth from contraction, due to weak foreign and domestic demand.
Eurozone Private Sector Contracts in May
The Eurozone's private sector activity unexpectedly contracted in May, with the services sector performing the worst in 16 months; the S&P Global composite PMI fell to 49.5, below the 50 mark separating growth from contraction, due to weak foreign and domestic demand.
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32% Bias Score
Eurozone Growth Stalls Despite Manufacturing Rebound
Eurozone economic activity showed limited growth in April, with manufacturing rebounding while services slowed; this, coupled with moderating inflation, increases the likelihood of an ECB interest rate cut in June.
Eurozone Growth Stalls Despite Manufacturing Rebound
Eurozone economic activity showed limited growth in April, with manufacturing rebounding while services slowed; this, coupled with moderating inflation, increases the likelihood of an ECB interest rate cut in June.
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40% Bias Score
China's Factory Activity Contracts Sharply Amid US Tariffs
China's factory activity contracted at its fastest pace in 16 months in April, falling to 49.0 on the PMI, due to US tariffs impacting the manufacturing sector and weakening external demand, prompting calls for increased economic stimulus.
China's Factory Activity Contracts Sharply Amid US Tariffs
China's factory activity contracted at its fastest pace in 16 months in April, falling to 49.0 on the PMI, due to US tariffs impacting the manufacturing sector and weakening external demand, prompting calls for increased economic stimulus.
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56% Bias Score
Russia's Manufacturing Sector Suffers Steepest Downturn in Three Years
Russia's manufacturing sector plummeted to a nearly three-year low in March 2025, with the PMI falling to 48.2, driven by weak domestic and export demand, signaling a renewed deterioration in operating conditions amid the Central Bank's efforts to combat inflation.
Russia's Manufacturing Sector Suffers Steepest Downturn in Three Years
Russia's manufacturing sector plummeted to a nearly three-year low in March 2025, with the PMI falling to 48.2, driven by weak domestic and export demand, signaling a renewed deterioration in operating conditions amid the Central Bank's efforts to combat inflation.
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32% Bias Score
Eurozone Economy Shows Signs of Recovery Amidst Uneven Growth
March's Eurozone PMI rose to a seven-month high of 50.4, driven by German manufacturing's rebound and easing inflation, signaling potential economic recovery but with uneven growth across the region.
Eurozone Economy Shows Signs of Recovery Amidst Uneven Growth
March's Eurozone PMI rose to a seven-month high of 50.4, driven by German manufacturing's rebound and easing inflation, signaling potential economic recovery but with uneven growth across the region.
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40% Bias Score
China's PMI Shows Strong Economic Recovery in February
China's February PMI data reveals a strong economic recovery, with manufacturing and non-manufacturing PMIs at 50.2 and 50.4 respectively, driven by post-Lunar New Year production resumption and a combination of supply- and demand-side factors; however, consumer spending sectors showed a decline.
China's PMI Shows Strong Economic Recovery in February
China's February PMI data reveals a strong economic recovery, with manufacturing and non-manufacturing PMIs at 50.2 and 50.4 respectively, driven by post-Lunar New Year production resumption and a combination of supply- and demand-side factors; however, consumer spending sectors showed a decline.
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40% Bias Score
Eurozone Activity Contracts in May Amidst Services Sector Weakness
The Eurozone experienced its first activity contraction in five months during May, primarily due to a weakened services sector with confidence plummeting to its second-lowest level since 2012 (excluding the COVID-19 crisis), reaching a PMI of 49.5, driven by weak domestic demand and uncertainty surr...
Eurozone Activity Contracts in May Amidst Services Sector Weakness
The Eurozone experienced its first activity contraction in five months during May, primarily due to a weakened services sector with confidence plummeting to its second-lowest level since 2012 (excluding the COVID-19 crisis), reaching a PMI of 49.5, driven by weak domestic demand and uncertainty surr...
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24% Bias Score
UK Service Sector Contracts Amid Trump's Trade War, Threatening Fiscal Stability
The UK's service sector contracted in April 2025, with a PMI score of 49, marking its first decline in 18 months due to Trump's trade war, increased payroll costs, and reduced business confidence, posing a significant threat to the government's fiscal targets.
UK Service Sector Contracts Amid Trump's Trade War, Threatening Fiscal Stability
The UK's service sector contracted in April 2025, with a PMI score of 49, marking its first decline in 18 months due to Trump's trade war, increased payroll costs, and reduced business confidence, posing a significant threat to the government's fiscal targets.
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48% Bias Score
US Tariffs Dampen German and UK Manufacturing
April PMI surveys reveal a contraction in German and UK manufacturing, driven by uncertainty and negative impacts from US tariffs, as reflected in decreased business confidence and demand; South Korea's exports also fell 5.2% in early April.
US Tariffs Dampen German and UK Manufacturing
April PMI surveys reveal a contraction in German and UK manufacturing, driven by uncertainty and negative impacts from US tariffs, as reflected in decreased business confidence and demand; South Korea's exports also fell 5.2% in early April.
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48% Bias Score
Asian Equities Fall, Partially Offset by Chinese Bank Support
Asian equities fell overnight, led by Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan (-3%+), while Hong Kong and Mainland China saw smaller declines. The decline was partially offset by RMB 500 billion injected into state-owned banks and positive PMI data. Mainland investors bought $374 million of Hong Kong stocks.
Asian Equities Fall, Partially Offset by Chinese Bank Support
Asian equities fell overnight, led by Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan (-3%+), while Hong Kong and Mainland China saw smaller declines. The decline was partially offset by RMB 500 billion injected into state-owned banks and positive PMI data. Mainland investors bought $374 million of Hong Kong stocks.
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40% Bias Score
Eurozone Private Sector Avoids Stagnation Despite Inflationary Pressures
The Eurozone's private sector achieved marginal growth in February (PMI 50.2), exceeding expectations but still facing challenges from job cuts and rising prices; Spain's strong service sector (PMI 56.2) offset its manufacturing decline, contrasting with Germany's modest expansion and France's contr...
Eurozone Private Sector Avoids Stagnation Despite Inflationary Pressures
The Eurozone's private sector achieved marginal growth in February (PMI 50.2), exceeding expectations but still facing challenges from job cuts and rising prices; Spain's strong service sector (PMI 56.2) offset its manufacturing decline, contrasting with Germany's modest expansion and France's contr...
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36% Bias Score
China's PMI Shows Manufacturing Rebound, but Consumer Sector Lags
China's February 2025 PMI data shows a manufacturing sector rebound to 50.2, exceeding the 50 expansion threshold, driven by post-Spring Festival production resumption and policy support; however, consumer-related sectors experienced a decline.
China's PMI Shows Manufacturing Rebound, but Consumer Sector Lags
China's February 2025 PMI data shows a manufacturing sector rebound to 50.2, exceeding the 50 expansion threshold, driven by post-Spring Festival production resumption and policy support; however, consumer-related sectors experienced a decline.
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40% Bias Score
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