Germany’s economic sentiment rebounded to 25.2 in May, surpassing forecasts amid easing trade tensions and political stability. Eurozone sentiment also improved. Despite weak current conditions, optimism grows across key sectors.View on euronews
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. small-business confidence fell for a fourth straight month in April, with the share of owners reporting job openings declining to the lowest level in more than four years, potentially hinting at a significant labor market slowdown. The National Federation of Independent Business said on Tuesday its Small Business Optimism Index dropped 1.6 points to 95.8 last month, making the second consecutive month of a reading below the 51-year average of 98. It has been declining since then as Trump's chaotic trade policy cast a pall over the economy.
A surprising tariff pause between Beijing and Washington will not help U.S. farmers revive soy sales in China without additional concessions, producers said, because top-supplier Brazil still has a competitive price advantage. Under the truce announced on Monday, the United States will cut extra tariffs it imposed on Chinese imports to 30% from 145% for the next three months, while Chinese duties on U.S. imports will fall to 10% from 125%. Soybean export premiums fell in Brazil while U.S. futures prices hit a three-month high on the de-escalation, reflecting expectations that China could buy more from the U.S.
Momentum stocks are the market’s high-flyers – names that have caught fire and just keep climbing. They don’t wait around for value or fundamentals to catch up; they run on investor confidence, strong trends, and the simple idea that what’s working will keep working, at least for a while. Whether it’s AI, clean energy, or biotech, these stocks often lead the charge during bullish stretches. But riding momentum means knowing when to hold on and when to jump off – because when the music stops, it
At the SIM Conference in Porto, startups and founders were hungry for growth in the shadow of US uncertainty and the rise of AI.
At the SIM Conference in Porto, startups and founders were hungry for growth in the shadow of US uncertainty and the rise of AI.
Bipartisan crypto legislation faces strong headwinds.
XRP creator Ripple has faced scrutiny from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission since 2020. The SEC just agreed to settle its case against Ripple and reduced the proposed financial penalty significantly. This is great news, but it won't necessarily lead to sustainable upside for XRP.
At the SIM Conference in Porto, startups and founders were hungry for growth in the shadow of US uncertainty and the rise of AI.
An announcement on plans to list in New York is expected soon, executive chairman Yat Siu said in an interview.
