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$CNIRYY -China CPI (May/2025)ECONOMICS:CNIRYY May/2025 source: National Bureau of Statistics of China - China's consumer prices dropped by 0.1% yoy in May 2025, matching the declines seen in the previous two months and slightly outperforming expectations of a 0.2% decrease. This was the fourth straight month of consumer deflation, highlighting challenges from ongoing trade risks with the US, sluggish domestic demand, and concerns over job stability. Non-food prices were flat for the second month in a row, as increases in housing (0.1% vs 0.1% in April), clothing (1.5% vs. 1.3%), healthcare (0.3% vs 0.2%), and education (0.9% vs 0.7%) were offset by a sharper drop in transport (-4.3% vs -3.9%). On the food side, prices fell at a steeper rate (-0.4% vs -0.2%), down for the fourth month. Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and fuel prices, rose 0.6%, marking the highest reading since January and following a 0.5% gain in the prior two months. On a monthly basis, the CPI declined by 0.2% in May, reversing a 0.1% gain in April and indicating the third monthly drop so far this year.
ECONOMICS:CNIRYY
by Mr_J__fx
$EUINTR - Interest Rates Cut (June/2025)ECONOMICS:EUINTR (June/2025) source: European Central Bank - The ECB cut key interest rates by 25 bps at its June meeting, based on updated inflation and economic forecasts. Inflation is near the 2% target, with projections showing 2.0% in 2025 (vs 2.3% previously), 1.6% in 2026 (vs 1.9% previously), and 2.0% in 2027. Core inflation (excluding energy and food) is seen at 2.4% in 2025, then easing to 1.9% in 2026–2027. GDP growth is forecast at 0.9% in 2025, 1.1% in 2026 (vs 1.2% previously), and 1.3% in 2027, supported by higher real incomes, strong labour markets, and rising government investment, despite trade policy uncertainties weighing on exports and business investment. Scenario analysis shows trade tensions could reduce growth and inflation, while resolution could boost both. Wage growth is still high but slowing, and corporate profits are helping absorb cost pressures. President Lagarde said that the central bank is approaching the end of a cycle, suggesting a pause may be on the horizon following today’s reduction.
ECONOMICS:EUINTR
by Mr_J__fx
Another Population Led Economic Boom?Chat GPT thinks this will be an immigration and AI led boom: Cycle MACD Trend Period Interpretation 1950s–1970s Rising MACD Post-WWII boom Baby Boom generation, industrial expansion, housing booms, high productivity. 1970s–early 1990s Flattening / declining MACD Stagnation, inflation Oil shocks, stagflation, productivity slowdown despite population base. 1990s–2008 MACD rising again Tech boom, globalization Strong immigration, millennial generation births, economic liberalization. 2008–now MACD rolling over Secular stagnation Low fertility, aging population, debt saturation, housing unaffordability, shrinking labor force growth. Forecast (2028–2030?) MACD turn upward? Coming rebound? Possibly renewed growth via immigration reform, AI-driven productivity, or global migration dynamics. Key Points: MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) here reflects momentum in the rate of population growth rather than prices—so it’s about acceleration/deceleration in demographic expansion, not absolute levels. You're correct: current MACD seems to be bottoming out. If it rises from here, it could indicate an inflection point, where population growth momentum picks up again. This aligns with speculative economic optimism in the early 2030s, possibly from automation, productivity boosts, or a new demographic wave (e.g., Gen Alpha maturing, or high-skilled immigration policies). Macro Implications if Population MACD Turns Up: Real Estate: Stronger demand for housing, especially in metro areas. Consumer Spending: Broader base of working-age consumers; higher GDP potential. Wages: Younger labor influx could temporarily suppress wages but boost consumption. Equities: Long-duration asset classes tend to perform better during demographic tailwinds. Entitlements: Improved support ratio for programs like Social Security—temporarily staving off insolvency risks. Caveats: Structural declines in fertility and family formation due to cost-of-living and cultural shifts may not reverse easily. Immigration policy remains highly politicized—reversals could blunt any expected MACD uptick. Automation may decouple economic output from population size.
ECONOMICS:USPOP
by Shauns_Trading
**** Market Trading Strategy Idea SP500 ***Key Chart & Economic Insights: - Current Market Position - The S&P 500 is around $6000, showing positive momentum (+1.03%). - Upward trend visible, indicating strong buying interest. - Economic tailwinds support continued growth. - Projected Price Movements - 6800 USD: Key resistance level where selling pressure could emerge. - Market pullback: A correction after 6800 may create a buyback opportunity. - Recovery phase: Expected rebound toward 7000-7500 USD, another selling position. - Economic Context: U.S. Manufacturing Boom & GDP Growth - The United States is ramping up domestic production, boosting industrial output and reshoring manufacturing. - This shift is fueling GDP growth, strengthening economic fundamentals and potentially sustaining bullish market momentum. - Strong consumer spending & investment could drive stocks higher, aligning with the planned trade strategy. Risk Management & Optimization: - Entry & Exit Precision: Define stop-loss and take-profit levels. - Momentum Confirmation: Ensure price action validates expected moves. - Economic Indicators: Watch manufacturing & GDP data for trend validation. If you want to refine this analysis or explore other scenarios, I'm here to dive deeper into key points! 🚀 Subscribe! TSXGanG I hold a CCVM and MNC (Certificate of Competence to become a securities broker anywhere in Canada) and have been working as a trader for five years. It’s a pleasure for me to help people optimize their trading strategies and make informed financial market decisions.
FRED:SP500Long
by TSXGanG
1
Forever new all time HighsThe Race to $25 Trillion: Why M2 Money Supply is My Key Market Indicator In what seems like a relentless march, the US M2 money supply is closing in on the $25 trillion mark. While many focus on daily market noise, I believe this high-level metric is one of the most critical indicators for understanding the long-term picture for asset prices and currency risk. The Logic is Simple: If the economy is flooded with newly created US dollars, that capital has to go somewhere. Assuming the velocity of money (M2V) doesn't collapse, this liquidity injection naturally pushes up the prices of scarce assets like stocks, real estate, and cryptocurrencies. The long-term risk of significant USD currency debasement and severe inflation keeps growing. I'm not predicting hyperinflation tomorrow, but I am watching the train on the tracks. Direction is what matters most. This reminds me of how people view empires—they often focus on past strength and never expect a collapse until it's too late. The same is true for emerging powers, which are consistently underestimated. It's the direction of travel that matters most. The key isn't to wait for a reason to panic, but to adjust your strategy to the changes as they happen. Playing with the forecast tool I get this. I am not looking at it for anything other then pure amusement. Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendations, or a solicitation to buy or sell any financial instruments. All investments involve risk, and the past performance of a security, market, or trading strategy does not guarantee future results. I am not a financial advisor. Please conduct your own thorough research and consult with a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. You are solely responsible for any investment decisions you make.
FRED:M2SLLong
by JamesRennie
$EUIRYY - Europe CPI below 2% Target (May/2025)ECONOMICS:EUIRYY 1.9% May/2025 source: EUROSTAT - Eurozone CPI eased to 1.9% year-on-year in May 2025, down from 2.2% in April and below market expectations of 2.0%. This marks the first time inflation has fallen below the European Central Bank’s 2.0% target since September 2024, reinforcing expectations for a 25 basis point rate cut later this week and raising the possibility of additional cuts. A key driver of the deceleration was a sharp slowdown in services inflation, which dropped to 3.2% from 4.0% in April, its lowest level since March 2022. Energy prices continued to decline, falling by 3.6% year-on-year, while inflation for non-energy industrial goods held steady at 0.6%. In contrast, prices for food, alcohol, and tobacco accelerated, rising 3.3% compared with 3.0% the previous month. Meanwhile, core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy components, slipped to 2.3%, the lowest reading since January 2022. source: EUROSTAT
ECONOMICS:EUIRYY
by Mr_J__fx
Macro Outlook: Trade War Jitters, Deficit, NFP FridayAlthough there is a headline fatigue and markets have been stabilizing with the worst of trade war story behind us, the fact is that uncertainty still looms. President Trump announced over the weekend that he will double down on US steel and aluminum tariffs from 25% to 50% effective June 4th. Highlight this week is US Jobs data this Friday. A key point to determine the resilience of the US labor market. With FED Chair Powell speaking today and FED speakers scheduled throughout the week, it will be key to watch how they shape markets' probability of rate cuts? As we previously explained, ongoing uncertainty and dragging trade concerns present more risks until resolved. Here are some key points to consider: It remains to be seen whether the trade deficit will continue to worsen or begin to reverse. April trade data, along with any policy shifts such as a reversal on reciprocal tariffs, will be important to monitor. These indicators will provide insight into how businesses are interpreting ongoing trade uncertainty. The key question is whether they will continue front-loading inventory in anticipation of future disruptions, or if the focus will shift toward restructuring supply chains and reining in spending as part of a longer-term strategic adjustment. At the same time, consumer spending remains resilient, supporting overall demand. However, pressure may be building on business balance sheets, particularly businesses with poor cash flow to manage front loading inventory spending as the trade environment remains volatile. If consumer spending begins to weaken, businesses may be forced to cut costs, scale back investment, or offer steep discounts to clear excess inventory. This could lead to a cycle of margin compression, especially if firms attempt to pass higher costs onto price-sensitive consumers, potentially suppressing demand further. Conversely, if businesses choose to absorb rising costs to maintain competitive pricing, they face deteriorating margins but may be betting on continued strength in consumer credit, household savings buffers as evident. Consumer confidence, despite being low, is not an accurate indicator in times of uncertainty. Here, we should watch what consumers do and not the sentiment. In this scenario, firms may delay cost-cutting in the hope that continued strength in consumer spending will support revenues through the rest of the year. A central tension remains: businesses must navigate a delicate balance between protecting margins and preserving demand. Meanwhile, persistent trade uncertainty and tighter financial conditions may slow capital investment and hiring, further complicating the outlook. Whether firms shift from defensive postures like front-loading toward long-term structural changes in supply chains will hinge on how durable current consumer strength proves to be and how responsive trade policy becomes in the months ahead. Ongoing front-loading has caused ripples as the trade deficit has further widened. Will this reverse as businesses focus on sales and revenue instead of front-loading inventory? In our analysis, trade imports, trade balance, consumer spending and corporate profits will be key to monitor despite being lagging indicators. On the other hand, equally important to watch and monitor goods exports, durable goods to assess and evaluate the other side of the equation. However, our focus is on imports as manufacturing jobs are at their lowest in US history. Once the dust has settled and trade deals are locked in, it will be important to note if Exports by Country experience any significant shifts. What does all this mean for the stock market and futures? In simple terms, the yearly pivot and last month’s high is a major resistance area for index futures. Until this is cleared, we may see a range bound market and two way trade. There is a lot of weak structure to revisit lower. Markets may perhaps retest this before resuming higher. What we would want to see is, last month’s low holding support and this month’s price action trading inside previous month’s range or resuming higher. If we revisit May Monthly Lows, we may see increased selling pressure come in.
ECONOMICS:USNFP
by EdgeClear
Rate Cuts and Risky Bets: When the Fed Rolls Out the Red Carpet🎬 The Fed’s June Meeting Is Around the Corner Mark your calendars: June 17–18 is when the Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) convenes next. With the benchmark interest rate ECONOMICS:USINTR currently holding steady at 4.25% – 4.50%, investors and policymakers alike are keenly awaiting any signals of a shift in monetary policy. Market expectations suggest a cautious approach, with futures markets indicating a modest probability of rate cuts in the latter half of the year. That said, the upcoming meeting could offer some juicy insights into the Fed's outlook — yes, in this economy. 🤝 Trump vs. Powell: The Sequel No One Asked For President Donald Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell recently had their first face-to-face meeting during Trump’s second term, rekindling a familiar tension. Trump criticized Powell for maintaining high interest rates, saying it puts the US at an economic disadvantage compared to countries like China. Not too surprising, Trump’s tone, that is. As a matter of fact, it’s way softer than when the President called the Fed chair a “major loser.” Anyway, Powell was holding back at the meeting, saying that the Fed is independent and that monetary policy decisions are based on objective economic data, not political pressure. Despite Trump's public and private criticisms, Powell remains steadfast in his approach, focusing on long-term economic stability over short-term political considerations. 📉 Inflation, Employment, and the Tightrope Walk Inflation has decreased significantly from its peak of 9.1% in 2022 to 2.3% in April 2025 , nearing the Fed's 2% target. However, the labor market remains robust, with unemployment rates at historically low levels. The Fed faces a delicate balancing act: cutting rates too soon could reignite inflation, while maintaining high rates might dampen economic growth. This tightrope walk requires careful analysis of incoming data and a measured approach to policy adjustments. 🛍️ Market Reactions: Bulls, Bytes, and Bullion If rate cuts are the rumor, the S&P 500 SP:SPX is already buying the headline. The index clawed back all of its early-year slump and now sits just above the flatline. Traders are clearly pricing in a friendlier Fed, even if Jerome Powell hasn’t sent out the official RSVP yet. Gold OANDA:XAUUSD , meanwhile, has been doing what it does best — quietly flexing in the corner as uncertainty swirls. Prices bounced back above $3,300 in late May, reminding everyone that when central banks blink, bullion blings. A rate cut could weaken the dollar — and gold’s inverse relationship with the greenback suddenly looks like a playbook move. Speaking of the dollar, the dollar index TVC:DXY has been wobbling like it’s just finding its feet. With inflation softening and tariff noise all over the place, the buck has lost some swagger . Traders are already rotating out of safe havens and into riskier plays, including… Yep, Bitcoin ( BTCUSD ). Crypto’s original bad boy is back on the move, orbiting near $110,000 after rewriting its all-time high book in May. A dovish Fed can technically pour more rocket fuel into the rally, especially as sovereign adoption and ETF flows keep pumping ( $9 billion in just five weeks?! ). In the land of easy money, Bitcoin doesn’t just survive — it thrives. The takeaway? Markets love a dovish pivot. Whether you're holding stocks, stacking sats, or eyeing gold bars, the Fed’s next move could be the difference between breakout and breakdown. 🧠 What to Keep in Mind As the June Fed meeting approaches, traders should consider the following strategies: Diversification: Maintain a diversified portfolio to mitigate risks associated with interest rate volatility. Equity Exposure: Evaluate exposure to sectors sensitive to interest rates, such as the good old tech space and throw in some financials — banks love rate moves. Inflation Hedges: Consider assets like gold or silver to hedge against unexpected inflationary pressures. 🧾 Conclusion: Navigating Uncertainty The June Fed meeting isn’t just another calendar event — it’s a market-defining moment dressed in central bank jargon. With politics heating up and inflation cooling down, Powell’s next move could either pump more cash into the risk rally or throw cold water on the party. Yes, the noise is loud. Yes, the data is messy. But through it all, one thing holds: staying nimble beats being early. Whether you're riding the S&P 500, hodl’ing Bitcoin, or hugging gold like a doomsday prepper, this is the time to trade the chart, not the chatter. Off to you : Are you in the rate-cut camp or you think there’s more ground to cover before Powell and his squad tune the pitch down? Comment below!
ECONOMICS:USINTR
by TradingView
7
Trade war & NFP in focus this weekSeveral fundamental factors will have a strong impact on financial markets in this first week of June, as uncertainty surrounding the trade war remains high. However, there was some good news last Friday, with US PCE inflation continuing to move towards the Fed's target despite tariffs. This week, two fundamental factors are under close scrutiny: US labor market figures (NFP report) and, of course, as every week, the current phase of trade diplomacy. 1) US PCE inflation is still trending towards 2% and is not rebounding despite the trade war US inflation and employment are the two key variables for considering a resumption of the decline in the federal funds rate, with Trump receiving Powell at the White House at the end of last week. However, the Fed has reiterated its independence and the future direction of its monetary policy will continue to be guided by specific macroeconomic objectives: bringing inflation back to 2% and neutralizing any rise in unemployment. Good news! Last Friday's update on US inflation according to the PCE price index showed that tariffs did not cause inflation to rise in April. On the contrary, the nominal inflation rate is now 2.1% and core inflation is 2.5%. Disinflation therefore seems set to continue in the US despite the tariffs, but this still needs to be confirmed. 2) The market does not expect any rate cuts before September Despite these good PCE inflation figures for April (PCE being the Fed's preferred measure of inflation) and pressure on the Fed from the Trump administration, the market does not expect the federal funds rate to resume its downward trend before the monetary policy decision in September. The debate remains open for the July 30 monetary policy meeting, so the upcoming updates on US employment (NFP report) and inflation will have a decisive impact. 3) The NFP report on Friday, June 6, will be crucial this week! In this first week of June, the US labor market will be the fundamental highlight of the week. All US employment statistics will be updated, with the NFP report on Friday, June 6 being the most important. While it appears that the trade war has not yet pushed inflation up, what about the labor market? Remember that the US unemployment rate is 4.2% of the labor force and that the Fed's alert threshold is 4.4% of the labor force. If it turns out that US companies have had to lay off workers due to the economic uncertainty linked to the trade war, this could accelerate the upcoming schedule for lowering US federal funds rates. Finally, remember that the market is hoping for a phone call between Trump and the Chinese president to finally reach a trade agreement between China and the US. This is a fundamental thread to follow every day on the stock market. DISCLAIMER: This content is intended for individuals who are familiar with financial markets and instruments and is for information purposes only. The presented idea (including market commentary, market data and observations) is not a work product of any research department of Swissquote or its affiliates. This material is intended to highlight market action and does not constitute investment, legal or tax advice. If you are a retail investor or lack experience in trading complex financial products, it is advisable to seek professional advice from licensed advisor before making any financial decisions. This content is not intended to manipulate the market or encourage any specific financial behavior. 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FRED:UNRATE
by Swissquote
$USPCEPIMC -U.S Core PCE (April/2025)ECONOMICS:USPCEPIMC April/2025 source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis -The core PCE price index in the US, which excludes volatile and energy prices and is Federal Reserve's chosen gauge of underlying inflation in the US economy, went up 0.1% from the previous month in April of 2025. The result was in line with market expectations. From the previous year, the index rose by 2.5% to slow from the 2.7% jump from March, the softest increase since March of 2021.
ECONOMICS:USPCEPIMC
by Mr_J__fx
US Gov Spending to Tax Revenues & Debt to GDPUS government spending is exceeding tax revenues by over 2:1, reaching extreme levels compared to historical norms and worsening rapidly More alarmingly, unlike past decades, the US government's total debt-to-GDP ratio is also rising sharply with no end in sight, accelerating in the wrong direction. For this reason, bond investors are currently demanding higher interest rates. Trump's tariffs, undermining trust in Gov, the economy, and markets, are creating conditions for a global currency crisis coupled with an economic recession or depression. If you think this information has no impact on your trading/investing, you are making a grave and possibly an expensive mistake. Click Boost, follow, and subscribe for more. Let's get to 5,000 followers. ))
FRED:FGEXPND
by RealMacro
4
The week's fundamental highlightsThe financial markets are currently under the influence of a conjunction of themes of fundamental concern, the most important of which are : - the trade war and the current phase of trade diplomacy - the current phase of disinflation in the West, which could be threatened by tariffs - the intransigence of the Federal Reserve (FED) which, unlike the European Central Bank, has not re-committed to cutting its federal funds rate this year - The increasing likelihood of a US economic recession, linked to the trade war and high interest rates, and the ultimate risk for the equity market, which is stagflation. - the US budget deficit and public debt, as the Trump administration pushes through its massive tax cut bill and raises the public debt ceiling - The risk this poses to US corporate bond yields, and hence to corporate earnings prospects (the cornerstone of equity market trends). - Current geopolitical conflicts In short, the general level of uncertainty is high, but this has not prevented the equity market from rallying strongly since the beginning of April. 1) This final week of May on the stock market, the fundamental highlight of the week is the US PCE inflation update. The “FED Minutes” on Wednesday May 28, the second estimate of US GDP for the first quarter on Thursday May 29 and US PCE inflation on Friday May 30 are the three fundamental highlights of the week. But it is US PCE inflation that will be decisive, as it is the FED's preferred inflation index. Disinflation has picked up again this year, and the downward trajectory is still tending towards the FED's 2% target. However, certain leading inflation indicators (such as consumer inflation expectations) suggest caution in the face of a possible rebound in inflation linked to the trade war. Below, you can see that core PCE inflation is well on its way to the 2% target, but that there are concerns about a rebound in inflation. It is imperative that US disinflation continues if the FED is to cut interest rates again this summer. 2) For the S&P 500 index, the major support at 5700/5900 points is the technical guarantor of the bullish rally underway since the beginning of April. This final week, Wall Street's benchmark index will continue to be subject to intense fundamental activity. In terms of technical analysis of the financial markets, the S&P 500 future contract must continue to be closely monitored, as it is the benchmark index for US finance. The market has taken a logical technical breather in the short term, but the underlying uptrend remains intact as long as the 5700/5900 point support zone remains intact. DISCLAIMER: This content is intended for individuals who are familiar with financial markets and instruments and is for information purposes only. The presented idea (including market commentary, market data and observations) is not a work product of any research department of Swissquote or its affiliates. This material is intended to highlight market action and does not constitute investment, legal or tax advice. 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ECONOMICS:USPCEPIAC
by Swissquote
$JPIRYY -Japan's CPI (April/2025)ECONOMICS:JPIRYY 3.6% April/2025 source: Ministry of Internal Affairs & Communications - Japan's annual inflation rate stood at 3.6% in April 2025, unchanged from March while remaining at its lowest print since December. Food prices rose the least in four months (6.5% vs 7.4% in March) even as rice costs jumped 94.8% y-o-y, hitting a new record for the 7th straight month due to poor harvests and rising demand from record tourist numbers. Price growth also eased for clothing (2.7% vs 3.0%) and household items (4.1% vs 4.5%). Cost of education fell much steeper (-5.6% vs -1.2%). In contrast, inflation was stable for transport (at 2.7%) while accelerating for housing (1.0% vs 0.8%), healthcare (2.2% vs 2.0%), recreation (2.7% vs 2.0%), communications (1.1% vs 1.0%), and miscellaneous items (1.3% vs 1.1%). Prices of electricity (13.5% vs 8.7% ) and gas (4.4% vs 2.4%) rose the most in three months, as the impact of government subsidies faded. Core inflation climbed to an over 2-year high of 3.5% from 3.2% in March. Monthly, the CPI rose 0.1%, easing from a 0.3% gain in March.
ECONOMICS:JPIRYY
by Mr_J__fx
$GBIRYY - U.K Inflation Rate Accelerates (April/2025)ECONOMICS:GBIRYY April/2025 source: Office for National Statistics - The annual inflation rate in the UK jumped to 3.5% in April, the highest since January 2024, from 2.6% in March and above forecasts of 3.3%. The main upward pressure came from higher electricity and gas prices after the Ofgem price cap increase, while new Vehicle Excise Duty on electric cars lifted transport costs, and food inflation also picked up. Meanwhile, core inflation accelerated to 3.8%, the highest in a year.
ECONOMICS:GBIRYY
by Mr_J__fx
European fiscal opportunityThe major European economies have tied up too much money in welfare spending and social policies making them unable to benefit from the renewed interest in European fiscal stimulus or more accurately unable to provide fiscal stimulus. However a few of Europes economies are in a healthy fiscal situation. Germany, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Denmark, Netherlands, Switzerland and Poland are all at a debt to GDP ratio of below 70%. Ireland is as well however the GDP figures in the country is a bit irregular. Could we see a long short opportunity here with low debt to gdp countries outperforming as a result of more room for fiscal stimulus?
ECONOMICS:USGDG
by walmutlaq2003
Deposits All Commercial Banks & US DebtWhen a politician and their buddy start spouting nonsense about the US debt spiraling out of control, but then insist that tax cuts are great because they’ll create jobs, and all that money will somehow trickle down to the rest of us, magically boosting tax revenue to "make up" for the lost funds. Especially when that same politician was re-elected bc inflation & the economy were just so horrible, promising he would come in and save the day bringing prices down again with more tax cuts because they worked so great the first time around. That's the extreme right. What about the extreme left #MMT? #MMT is just as bad as MAGAs! They will tell you deficits are great! Deficits add to our savings! Deficits make us all richer! It's accounting, they say! it has to be that way! Except for the little fact that it's not based on empirical evidence. So the next time some B.S. Artist tells you their little version of a fictional money story, you will know what reality is since 2018. You will have seen this chart with your own eyes and cannot unsee it! No matter what you do, no matter what side you lean politically, it's irrelevant. Public debt since the tax cuts have grown exponentially, while the private sector deposits have lagged to the point they have stagnated completely since 2021. Barely rising 6%. Defunding CIA, FBI, USAID, Dept of Education etc.. will do absolutely nothing to make up for all the lost tax revenue since 2018 and the next tax cuts to follow. In fact, when we enter a recession, the deficits will explode even higher as tax revenues collapse and social and economic stabilizers (if there are any left) kick in. Then what? Don't shoot the messenger!
FRED:DPSACBW027SBOGLong
by RealMacro
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Wood Raw Material Price Outlook & Its Impact on Pellet Prices🔍 Chart Highlights: Historical pellet price references: 2000: €200/ton 2014: €273/ton 2016: €217/ton Recent upward trend since COVID-19 dip, known as the “Coronadip”, reflects increasing demand and market correction. Forecasted pellet price levels based on raw material trends: Minimum projection: €291/ton Expected projection: €328/ton Maximum projection: €352/ton Producer Price Index (PPI) data suggests a return to long-term growth after a temporary peak and correction in 2021–2023. 📈 Outlook: Pellet prices have shown a consistent upward trend over the past four years. However, this pace is likely unsustainable. A further price increase is expected in the short term, driven by raw material costs and market sentiment. Depending on market conditions, an average increase between 10% and 42% is projected — a range typically anticipated by institutional investors in commodity sectors. 📌 Note: This chart reflects raw material price trends. Final product prices may differ due to manufacturing, logistics, and retail markups.
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by Dmoootje
$JPGDBQQ -Japan's GDP Shrinks More than Expected (Q1/2025)$JPGDBQQ Q1/2025 source: Cabinet Office, Japan - Japan's GDP shrank 0.2% qoq in Q1 of 2025, compared with forecasts of a 0.1% fall and after a 0.6% growth in Q4, flash data showed. It was the first GDP contraction in a year, amid worries over the impact of US trade policy under President Donald Trump. On an annualized basis, the economy contracted 0.7%, worse than consensus of a 0.2% drop and a reversal from an upwardly revised 2.4% gain in Q4.
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by Mr_J__fx
$USIRYY - U.S Inflation Rate Unexpectedly Slows (April/2025)ECONOMICS:USIRYY April/2025 source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - The annual inflation rate in the US eased to 2.3% in April, the lowest since February 2021, from 2.4% in March and below forecasts of 2.4%. Prices of gasoline fell at a faster pace and inflation also slowed for food and transportation. Compared to the previous month, the CPI rose 0.2%, rebounding from a 0.1% fall in March but below forecasts of 0.3%. Meanwhile, annual core inflation rate steadied at 2.8% as expected, holding at 2021-lows.
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by Mr_J__fx