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Market Update: US Tax Bill, Eurozone PMI and S&P 500 Technicals

European Session Recap European markets began the day on the back foot as market participants digested a proposed tax-cut bill that threatened to enlarge the US deficit. Opposition to President Trump’s tax plans and the growing deficit is impacting the …

Services Are Dragging the Eurozone PMI Down

Flash Eurozone PMI business activity estimates moved into contractionary territory due to a sharp dip in the services sector. The Euro-region manufacturing PMI rose to 49.4, the highest reading since August 2022, but still in contractionary territory as it …

Eurozone Private Sector Shrinks For First Time In 5 Months

The euro area private sector logged a renewed fall in May due to a sharp downturn in services activity, flash purchasing managers' survey compiled by S&P Global showed on Thursday. The flash HCOB composite output index fell to 49.5 in May from 50.4 …

Euro area posts $41.39 bn trade surplus in March 2025

The euro area’s international trade in goods recorded a surplus of €36.8 billion (~$41.39 billion) in March this year compared with a €22.8-billion surplus in the same month last year, according to initial estimates by Eurostat.The euro area’s exports of …

Euro area inflation holds at 2.2% in April; EU rate eases to 2.4%

The euro area annual inflation rate was 2.2 per cent in April 2025, stable compared to March. A year earlier, the rate was 2.4 per cent, according to Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union (EU).EU annual inflation was 2.4 per cent in April …

Eurozone business activity contracts in May

Business activity in the eurozone contracted for the first time in five months in May, weighed down by weakness in the services sector, a closely watched survey showed Thursday. The HCOB Flash Eurozone purchasing managers’ index (PMI) published by S&P …

Eurozone business activity contracts in May, led by services slump

Business activity in the eurozone contracted for the first time in five months in May, weighed down by surprising weakness in the services sector, the bloc's engine in the past, a closely watched survey showed Thursday. Europe's growth has trailed …

Eurozone private sector slips into contraction as services falter

Private sector activity in the eurozone unexpectedly contracted in May for the first time this year, with weakening demand and renewed pessimism weighing on the services sector and dragging overall momentum to a six-month low. According to preliminary data …

European Stocks Fall as Bond Yields Rise and Eurozone Activity Slips

11European equity markets declined on Thursday, 22 May, as weak eurozone economic data and rising bond yields, driven in part by fiscal concerns in the United States, prompted a broad sell-off across sectors. The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell by 0.8% …

Calm Ahead of Eurozone Milestone: Central Bank Governor on Bulgaria’s Convergence Report Process

Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Governor Dimitar Radev addressed recent media reports regarding his comments on Bulgaria’s convergence reports related to joining the eurozone. Speaking in a brief interview with BTA, Radev clarified that, as a member of the …

Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -15.2 in May

Euro zone consumer confidence rose by 1.4 points in May from the April number, figures released on Tuesday showed. The European Commission said a flash estimate showed euro zone consumer morale improved to -15.2 this month from a revised -16.6 in April. …

MEP Eva Maydell Appointed as European Parliament Rapporteur on Bulgaria’s Readiness for the Eurozone

MEP Eva Maydell from GERB/EPP has been appointed as the European Parliament’s rapporteur on Bulgaria’s readiness to join the eurozone. Maydell confirmed the appointment to BTA on Thursday. The European Parliament is expected to discuss and vote on the …

Droughts are major threat to Eurozone economy, warns ECB

FTSE falls as economists push back bets on rate cuts

“We should probably expect a similar decision from both Adidas and Puma because ... this is not Nike-specific, it is an industry issue. Everyone will be impacted by the tariffs,” Mr Krankowski added. Donald Trump has imposed a blanket 10pc tariff on all …

'A Mistake': Former Deputy PM Disagrees with Radev's Call for a Euro Referendum in Bulgaria

Former Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov has openly criticized President Rumen Radev’s decision to support a referendum on Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro, describing it as a political misstep likely prompted by misguided advice. Speaking in a televised …

What is behind Donald Trump's 50% tariff on EU imports?

Just what is behind the US president Donald Trump's 50% tariff on EU imports to the US? Your guess is as good as mine or anyone else's in all honesty. This latest policy swerve came out of nowhere yesterday morning in Washington - just when people …

The uncertainty of measuring trade uncertainty

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. There’s a new index in town. If you read a lot of sell-side research or central bank publications, you might have seen this …

Weakened service sector weighs on Eurozone economy - PMI

According to provisional estimates, the HCOB Eurozone composite PMI output index, which is compiled by S&P Global, fell into negative territory for the first time in five months, easing to 49.5 from 50.4. Analysts had been looking for marginal growth …

Eurozone PMI Falls in May Amid Service Sector Weakness

The composite PMI declined from 50.4 to 49.5 in May, indicating that the eurozone is falling back into stagnation. It’s worrisome that the main culprit is the service sector, which has long been the main engine of growth for the eurozone The trade war is …

Congressional Breakfast: Peace and Cooperation Unites Global Leaders to Champion Moral Leadership and Peacebuilding

Peace and Cooperation emerged as a vital high-level forum convening key voices in international politics WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and humanitarian crises— …

Build Safe Connection Returns for Its Second Edition — Now as a Premier Safety and Construction Expo in Massachusetts

The largest Brazilian-led construction safety expo in the U.S. returns June 7 to Foxboro, gathering top names in safety, business, and innovation. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On June 7, 2025, industry leaders, …

Community Health Provider Aims to Make Health Care More Accessible

Affordable Behavioral Health Care is Hard to Find in Smaller, Underserved Communities DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Memorial Day is a time when the nation pauses to honor the courage of our heroes, including those …

RMPStudio™ Announces New Book in 2025, 'The Ambassador: Two Hats. Two Presidents.' by Ambassador Carmen G. Cantor (Ret)

A Pioneering memoir by U.S. Ambassador Carmen G. Cantor (Ret.) highlights her journey from Puerto Rico to the global stage, bridging diplomacy, and leadership. EASTON, PA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RMPStudio™, a leader in …

Mainstreaming Women's Health in Congress with the First-Ever Women's Health Capitol Hill Day

First-ever Women's Health Capitol Hill Day includes Congressional Briefing with Experts Highlighting Gaps and Opportunities to Advance the Health of Women WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 21st, Women’s …

Bank Indonesia’s Rate Cut Strategy: Navigating Growth, Stability, and BRICS Realities - EBC Financial Group Analyses

EBC Financial Group unpacks BI’s 25 bps cut to 5.50%—weighing fiscal stimulus against rupiah risks and the geopolitical opportunities of BRICS membership. JAKARTA, INDONESIA, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bank Indonesia (BI) has lowered its …

Bank Indonesia’s Rate Cut Strategy: Navigating Growth, Stability, and BRICS Realities - EBC Financial Group Analyses

EBC Financial Group unpacks BI’s 25 bps cut to 5.50%—weighing fiscal stimulus against rupiah risks and the geopolitical opportunities of BRICS membership JAKARTA, INDONESIA, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bank Indonesia (BI) has lowered its …

Bank Indonesia’s Rate Cut Strategy: Navigating Growth, Stability, and BRICS Realities - EBC Financial Group Analyses

EBC Financial Group unpacks BI’s 25 bps cut to 5.50%—weighing fiscal stimulus against rupiah risks and the geopolitical opportunities of BRICS membership JAKARTA, INDONESIA, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bank Indonesia (BI) has lowered its …

Business as a Rearguard: Why the State Fails to Protect Its Own — Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, a question that has lingered in bureaucratic offices for years has resurfaced: why is the state still unable to respond promptly to complaints from businesses …

Main Street Economics Urges President Trump to Lead on National Debt Crisis

We Must Act Now, and We Must Act Boldly. The Time for Truth and Courage is Here.” – Les Rubin WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the United States hurtles toward an unsustainable fiscal future, Main Street …

American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI) Statement on the Murders of Israeli Embassy Staffers in Washington, D.C.

American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI) Statement on the Murders of Israeli Embassy Staffers in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI) joins …

Rickards: IRS Could Be Replaced by $150 Trillion Hidden Asset

BALTIMORE, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The IRS has stood as a fixture of American life for more than a century. But according to former CIA advisor and financial intelligence expert Jim Rickards, a radical new plan quietly gaining traction could mark …

ThinkCareBelieve: Week 18 of America in President Trump's Care

Washington, DC, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Link to ThinkCareBelieve's Article:  https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/05/23/week-18-america-in-trumps-hands/ There were fireworks in America's Week 18 under President …

American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council Condemns Murder of Israeli Diplomats in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) expresses its deepest sorrow and unequivocal condemnation of the horrific murder of two Israeli embassy …

OSCE and Greek experts train future Romanian border police agents in detecting forged documents

The OSCE Transnational Threats Department, in co-operation with Greek document experts, held a training course on detecting forged documents and impostors at border crossing points for 193 future border police agents studying at the ‘Avram Iancu Training …

MADD Canada Reiterates Call for Administrative Sanctions at .05% - .08% BAC in Quebec

MONTREAL, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MADD Canada is renewing its call for the Quebec Government to introduce administrative sanctions for drivers with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) between .05% and .08%. Every other jurisdiction in Canada has …

MADD Canada réitère sa demande de sanctions administratives pour les taux d’alcoolémie de 0,05 % à 0,08 % au Québec

MONTRÉAL, 23 mai 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MADD Canada relance son appel au gouvernement du Québec pour qu'il mette en place des sanctions administratives pour les conducteurs dont le taux d'alcoolémie (TA) est entre 0,05 % et 0,08 %. Toutes les …

THE AMERICAN HINDU JEWISH CONGRESS JOINS IN SUPPORT OF THE ABRAHAM ACCORDS AND ITS PROMISE OF RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arthur Kapoor, Chairman, American Hindu Jewish Congress (AHJC), joined with the Abraham Accords Prosperity Group to discuss the next steps following President Donald J. Trump’s …

NEW JERSEY REPUBLICAN LEADERS HOST HISTORIC CAPITOL HILL ASSEMBLAGE AGAINST TRANSNATIONAL ISLAMIST TERRORISM

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Hindu Jewish Congress (AHJC) hosted a Roundtable discussion by Hindu American and Jewish American leaders at the Capitol Hill Club receiving resounding support from …

NATO PA commemorates 30 years of Dayton Accords, calls for a stronger NATO and support for Ukraine

23 May 2025 DAYTON – The Assembly opened its Spring Session Thursday, commemorating 30 years since the Dayton Peace Accords, calling for a stronger NATO and reaffirming support for Ukraine.  “With our NATO partners and the leadership in the Balkans, we …