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Market Update – 19th March 2025.
19th March 2025
China’s economy showed promising signs in early 2025, with retail sales rising 4%, driven by the government’s strong efforts to boost domestic consumption and mitigate trade tensions with the US. Industrial production also grew by 5.9%, and fixed asset investment exceeded expectations with a 4.1% increase, adding a positive momentum to the outlook.
Market Update – 12th March 2025.
12th March 2025
On Friday, Chinese policymakers lowered their inflation target to around 2%. By Monday, the National Bureau of Statistics reported that February's Consumer Price Index (CPI) had fallen 0.7% year over year, with core inflation—excluding food and energy—declining by 0.1% last month.
Market Update – 5th March 2025.
5th March 2025
China’s Caixin manufacturing PMI climbed to 50.8 on Monday, marking its strongest expansion in three months and exceeding expectations. Since last October, the private-sector PMI has consistently stayed above the 50-point threshold that distinguishes growth from contraction.
Market Update – 26th February 2025.
26th February 2025
This week has been relatively quiet for financial markets, but there are signs of renewed momentum in Europe's luxury goods sector which, after a period of sluggish performance, appears to be enjoying moderate revival.
Market Update – 19th February 2025.
19th February 2025
This week, the spotlight was on Ukraine-Russia peace talks, as US and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia. The US administration said it would hold direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war.
Market Update - 12th February 2025.
12th February 2025
Speaking to European Union lawmakers on Monday, ECB President Christine Lagarde indicated that inflation in the Euro Area appears on track to reach its 2% target in the coming months.