China's exports surged in May fueled by increased shipments of automobiles and artificial intelligence-related products, official data revealed Tuesday. Exports logged a double-digit growth of 19.4 percent in May, following an increase of 14.1 percent in April. The growth outpaced economists' forecast of 15.0 percent.
Germany's exports increased unexpectedly in April and growth in imports slowed notably, data from Destatis revealed Tuesday. Exports grew at a faster pace of 0.9 percent month-on-month in April, following March's 0.3 percent increase. Economists had forecast exports to fall 0.3 percent. Meanwhile,...
Germany's industrial production expanded for the first time in five months in April, data from Destatis revealed Tuesday. Industrial output increased 0.4 percent on a monthly basis, in contrast to the revised 0.1 percent fall in March. The monthly growth rate came in line with expectations and marked...
The M2 money stock in Japan was up 2.5 percent on year in May, the Bank of Japan said on Tuesday - coming in at 1,298.1 trillion yen. That follows the 2.3 percent annual increase in April and the 2.0 percent gain in March. The M3 money stock was up 1.7 percent at 1,642.4 trillion yen, while M1...
Employment in the U.S. jumped by much more than expected in the month of May, according to a closely watched report released by the Labor Department on Friday. The Labor Department said non-farm payroll employment shot up by 172,000 jobs in May after surging by an upwardly revised 179,000 jobs in April.
June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.
Lithuania's foreign trade deficit increased in April from a year ago. The trade deficit rose to EUR 606.9 million in April from EUR 567.7 million in the corresponding month last year. In March, the shortfall was EUR 558.7 million. On an annual basis, exports climbed 18.2 percent in April, and imports also logged a sharp growth of 16.4 percent.
Hungary's consumer price inflation moderated for the first time in three months in May. Consumer prices climbed 1.8 percent year-on-year in May, slower than the 2.1 percent rise in April. Food inflation softened to 0.5 percent from 1.5 percent. Costs for consumer durable goods grew at a slower rate of 2.4 percent versus 2.7 percent in April
Norway's producer price inflation accelerated further in May to the highest level in nearly four years. The producer price index climbed 24.0 percent year-on-year in May, following a 22.7 percent spike in the prior month. Prices in the utility sector alone grew by 58.5 percent from last year, and those for energy goods rose sharply by 41.2 percent.
Taiwan's foreign trade surplus increased notably in May from a year ago. The trade surplus rose to $17.9 billion in May from $12.6 billion in the corresponding month last year. The surplus also increased from $14.3 billion in April. The expected surplus was $15.2 billion. Exports surged 51.7 percent annually in May, and imports were 54.9 percent higher.
The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a higher open on Monday, with stocks likely to regain ground following the sell-off seen during last Friday’s session. Bargain hunting may contribute to initial strength on Wall Street following last Friday’s plunge, which dragged the tech-heavy...
The UK stock market's benchmark index FTSE 100 drifted lower on Tuesday, weighed down by sharp losses in the healthcare sector and weakness in a couple of bank stocks. The downside was limited thanks to hopes U.S. and Iran will strike a peace deal following Israel and Iran halting attacks on each other.
Indian shares rebounded from two-month lows on Tuesday as a halt in hostilities between Israel and Iran boosted hopes that peace negotiations could move forward. Geopolitical tensions eased somewhat, the dollar weakened and Brent crude futures fell below $93 a barrel as Israel and Iran agreed to halt...
French stocks climbed higher Tuesday morning amid hopes for a peace deal in the Middle East following Israel and Iran halting their attacks against each other. Oil's fall contributed as well to the firm undertone in the market.
Gold prices held steady on Tuesday as a halt in hostilities between Israel and Iran boosted hopes that peace negotiations could move forward. Spot gold was little changed at $4,329.44 an ounce after touching a two-month trough at $4,268.39 on Monday. U.S. gold futures were down 0.3 percent at $4,352.51...
Estonia's foreign trade deficit increased in April from a year ago. The trade deficit rose to EUR 365 million in April from EUR 347 million in the same month last year. In March, the trade gap was EUR 227 million. Exports climbed 13.0 percent from last year, and imports were 12.0 percent higher. Estonia's top export partner in April was Finland, followed by Latvia and Lithuania.
Finland's foreign trade deficit decreased somewhat in April from a year ago as exports grew faster than imports. The trade deficit dropped to EUR 325 million in April from EUR 335 million in the corresponding month last year. The value of exports surged 19.8 percent annually in April, and imports were 18.6 percent higher.
Dutch consumer price inflation increased as estimated initially in May to the highest level in just over a year amid soaring energy costs. Consumer prices logged an annual increase of 3.5 percent in May, faster than the 2.8 percent rise in April. Costs for fuels and lubricants surged 27.5 percent from last year, and transport inflation was 9.9 percent in May, which was 6.9 percent in April.