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Germany's economic sentiment plunges due to US reciprocal tariffs: ZEW

Germany saw a significant decline in April 2025, dropping to minus 14.0 points because of the reciprocal tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump, according to the ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment. This marks a decrease of 65.6 points compared to …

German Economic Sentiment Collapses on Trump’s Tariff Chaos

German economic sentiment drops to 21-month low as tariff fears linger

Germany’s economic sentiment has taken a sharp downturn in April, reaching its lowest level in nearly two years, as concerns over US trade policy under Donald Trump cast a shadow over business confidence. According to the latest ZEW Economic Sentiment …

German, Euro Area Economic Sentiment Plunges After Trump's 'Liberation Day' Tariffs

German and Euro Area economic sentiment plummeted to multi-year lows after US President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" speech. The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany dropped to minus 14.0 points, or 65.6 points below the …

German Economic Sentiment Plunges On Trade Tariff Concerns

German economic sentiment logged its sharpest fall since Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, as the changes in the US trade policy added global uncertainty, a closely watched survey published by think tank ZEW showed Tuesday. The ZEW Indicator of …

Michigan Economic Sentiment Signals Recession-Level Weakness

The current reading of 50.8 is below the 73.4 average reading over NBER peak-to-trough recession dates (1990M01-2025M03): Figure 1: University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment (blue, left scale), and Conference Board Consumer Confidence (tan, right scale). …

PSX regains momentum as Fitch upgrade, oil slide lift sentiment

The bourse regained its bullish momentum on Thursday, reversing the previous session's losses as investors responded positively to a series of economic developments, including Fitch’s credit rating upgrade and falling global oil prices. The Pakistan …

ECB set to cut interest rates as insurance against trade tariffs

The European Central Bank (ECB) is widely expected to cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points on Thursday, marking a sixth consecutive reduction amid softening inflation and escalating trade risks triggered by the United States. The deposit rate is …

Daily Market Outlook - Wednesday, April 16

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 6:15 AM EDT Image Source: Pixabay   Overnight, U.S. markets lost early gains and closed lower as President Trump's ongoing tariff disputes with trading partners kept investors wary despite strong equity reports from major …

Europe open: Stocks pull back after recent gains

The Stoxx 600 was down 1.0% at 503.1, after closing above the 500-point mark for the first time in nearly two weeks on Tuesday. The index had gained around 4.4% over the past two trading sessions alone amid increased optimism that Washington DC and Beijing …

Gold Prices Rise Amid Trade War Tensions and US Dollar Weakness

Analysts Expect 2025 to Be Bullish for Gold The gold (XAU/USD) price rose by 0.57% on Tuesday and continued to rally strongly during the Asian and early European trading sessions earlier today. A weaker US dollar (USD), escalating trade tension, and …

WSJ Survey Of Economists – April 2025

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 7:50 PM EDT Image Source: Pexels The GDP outlook is down markedly. I was insufficiently pessimistic (relative to WSJ survey respondents) regarding the GDP outlook. Figure 1: GDP (bold black), WSJ January survey mean (blue), WSJ …

EUR/USD Forex Signal Today 16/04: To Retest 1.1200 (Chart)

(MENAFN- Daily Forex) Bearish view Sell the EUR/USD pair and set a take-profit at 1.1200. Add a stop-loss at 1.1470 Timeline: 1-2 days. Bullish view Buy the EUR/USD pair and set a take-profit at 1.1400. Add a stop-loss to 1.1200. The EUR/USD …

US stocks were choppy amid mixed data and trade updates - Newsquawk Asia-Pac Market Open

US stocks were mixed and the major indices finished mostly negative albeit within contained ranges amid limited trade updates and after mixed data releases. In terms of the recent trade developments, the US implemented a review on pharmaceuticals and …

Expectations Continue To Fall Off A Cliff

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 6:09 PM EDT Image Source: Pexels NY Fed future financial situation “better off” revised up, but continues decline. Figure 1: U.Michigan expectations index (blue), and NY “better off” aggregate (tan), both demeaned and standardized ( …

Breakfast briefing: The tariff war skirmishes get messy

Here's our summary of key economic events overnight that affect New Zealand, with news the gears of the global economy are grinding disconcertingly as the unnecessary trade war is prosecuted with little strategy and no apparent viable end game. But …

Stocks chop with Bonds and Dollar bid as US-EU trade talks lack progress ahead of Powell - Newsquawk US Market Wrap

SNAPSHOT: Equities mixed, Treasuries up, Crude down, Dollar up REAR VIEW: EU expects US tariffs to remain as talks make little progress; China reportedly halts BA jet deliveries; Canada to provide temporary six-month relief from counter tariffs on imported …

Trade, tech and Treasuries: China holds cards in US tariff stand-off

The US and China are locked in a dangerous trade stand-off, with the world’s two largest economies trading tit-for-tat blows as Donald Trump demands Beijing seek a deal from his administration. China relies on the US as an almost irreplaceable market for …

Consumer confidence takes a nosedive as inflation and job concerns worry shoppers

Consumers are growing increasingly fretful about the state of the economy and worried about the prospect of higher prices as awareness about tariff pain grows. Consumer confidence fell 11% in April, according to the University of Michigan’s consumer …

Washington Businesses Gain Competitive Edge with IBN Technologies’ Advanced Accounting and Bookkeeping Services

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Trip Concierge Unveils Work-Life Balance Program to Help Companies Boost Productivity and Employee Retention

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Trip Concierge, a leading global travel agency, is proud to announce the launch of its Work-Life Balance Program, designed to help employers proactively support employee well-being, …

IBN Technologies Gains Momentum as Oregon Businesses Embrace Accounting and Bookkeeping Services

Oregon-based startups and SMEs gain stability and scale faster using professional Accounting and bookkeeping services. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an economic environment where financial clarity and …

Affordable Bookkeeping Services in California: Revolutionizing SMB Financial Management with Offshore Expertise

Discover Affordable Bookkeeping Services in California—cost-effective, secure, and reliable financial solutions for SMBs. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California small businesses require affordable finance …

US Finance Teams Find Relief and Results in Outsourced AP and AR Management for Strengthening Core Financial Processes

IBN Technologies delivers structured AP/AR management, helping firms regain control and improve cash flow. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Managing accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) internally …

More New Jersey Businesses Are Outsourcing AP and AR to Strengthen Core Finance

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Is Outsourcing AP and AR Management the Missing Piece for Alabama’s Financial Success?

Discover how outsourced AP and AR management is transforming Alabama businesses, improving efficiency and boosting cash flow. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The strain of managing accounts payable (AP) and …

Experior Financial Group USA published the 'Life Insurance Mastery' article to help agents reach success

Experior Financial Group USA's Life Insurance Mastery aims to help life insurance agents grow, increase their businesses, and learn more about the industry. CHEEKTOWAGA, NY, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Experior …

The AP and AR Revolution Is Here — And Pennsylvania Firms Are Leading the Charge

IBN Technologies delivers reliable AP/AR services designed to strengthen cash flow, ensure compliance, and simplify financial operations. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Finance departments across Pennsylvania …

Black Lake Capital Honored as Sponsor of the Year at the 2025 Independent Sponsor Awards

Award recognizes Charles Scripps and Black Lake Capital for transformational investments, strategic partnerships, and leadership in independent sponsorship. CO, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Black Lake Capital (BLC) is …

Prosperity Of Life Champions Global Movement of Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurs

Prosperity Of Life empowers global entrepreneurs with personal development, digital business tools & events—next stop: Mediterranean, May 2025. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world where an estimated …

WFG CELEBRATES 15 YEARS OF INNOVATION, GROWTH, AND GRATITUDE

WFG marks 15 years as a national provider of title insurance and settlement services, driven by technology, collaboration, and a customer-first approach. IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Williston Financial Group® …

The 2025 Tax Hiring Outlook

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Introducing the 15th annual Tax Hiring Outlook (THO), brought to you by TaxTalent, TaxSearch, and TaxForce. This report is the only tax hiring survey that utilizes the …

IBN Technologies Delivers Affordable Bookkeeping Services for Texas Businesses with Offshore Expertise

Texas firms rely on affordable bookkeeping services to streamline finances, enhance compliance, and support growth. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For Texas businesses facing rising operational costs, maintaining …

Forging Partnerships from the 2025 Canadian Indigenous Investment Summit

Indigenous Business Delegation Addressing Challenges and Creating Opportunities LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2025 Canadian Indigenous Investment Summit, held on 10th April at the London Stock Exchange …

Sapphireterra Capital Starts Japan Activism Engagement Investing

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sapphireterra Capital, LLC (“Sapphireterra Capital”), an independent investment management firm based in Chicago, proudly announces the launch of its first investment fund. The fund …

Watch Museum Celebrates the Enduring Allure of Antique Pocket Watches

Timeless Treasures: Antique Watches Capture Hearts of Modern Collectors Timeless Elegance Reimagined LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a digital age defined by instant updates and smart technology, a …

Bitpanda Lists CCD Token – Marking a Milestone for Concordium’s European Expansion

Bitpanda, one of Europe’s most popular crypto platforms, has announced the listing of CCD to make Concordium accessible to millions of users. UNITED KINGDOM, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A major milestone for Concordium’s ecosystem has …

'How Much House Can You Afford' - A Guide to Finding Affordable Homes

Foreclosure.com has launched a series of video interviews with real estate experts across the US to help home buyers find opportunities in the housing market. BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Foreclosure.com, …

Affordable Bookkeeping Services for Georgia Firms Backed by Offshore Expertise

Georgia-based SMBs benefit from affordable bookkeeping services that reduce overhead and improve fiscal control. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Georgia's small enterprises are juggling growing operating …