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Taiwan unexpectedly raises 2025 full-year GDP forecast on strong tech demand
Preliminary Q1 GDP +5.37% y/y vs Q4 +2.9% (Reuters poll +3.4%)Full year 2025 GDP forecast raised to 3.6% vs previous 3.14%Trump's tariff policies posts threat, but exports will remain strong -analystBy Jeanny Kao and Faith Hung TAIPEI, April 30 (Reuters) - Taiwan unexpectedly raised its 2025 ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Remy Cointreau says US cognac sales are rebounding, China weak
By Dominique Vidalon and Emma Rumney PARIS/LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - French spirits group Remy Cointreau RCOP.PA on Wednesday flagged a "steep recovery" in the critical U.S. market that has dragged on performance for over a year, sending its shares up more than 5% even as its fourth-qu...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Gold extends consolidation ahead of key US data releases
Gold price (XAU/USD) continues to trade in a narrow range around $3,300 on Wednesday as traders await key US economic data, which could become the catalyst for an imminent breakout. Bullion is facing a second day of some profit taking after United States (US) President Donald Trump signed an execut
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Wed, Apr 30
US Dollar Index advances to near 99.50 as US yields rebound ahead of Core PCE data
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the US Dollar (USD) against a basket of six major currencies, extends its gains for a second consecutive day, trading near 99.40 during Wednesday’s European session.Fxstreet
Wed, Apr 30
Euro zone yields drop after data, await US economic indicators
By Stefano Rebaudo April 30 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields dropped on Wednesday after a batch of economic data led investors to slightly increase bets on the European Central Bank monetary easing path.Inflation eased in four sizeable German states in February. In the most populous s...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Greek unemployment rises to 9.0% in March
April 30 (Reuters) - Greece's jobless rate stood at 9.0% in March, up from an 8.6% in February, data from statistics service ELSTAT showed on Wednesday.Seasonally adjusted data showed 424,575 people were officially unemployed.Unemployment impacted women more than men, at the rates of 11.7% and 6...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Euro zone grows quicker than forecast before large trade war hit
By Balazs Koranyi FRANKFURT, April 30 (Reuters) - The euro zone economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter, starting 2025 on a modestly upbeat note before a trade war with the U.S., a surging currency and deteriorating business sentiment weaken it, data showed on Wednesday.The world&#...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
