June 30, 2025
Stocks Rise at End of Big Quarter on Trade Hopes
Stocks are wrapping up a stellar quarter at all-time highs amid signs of progress in US trade talks while hopes the Federal Reserve will resume its rate cuts drove Treasuries toward their biggest first-half stretch in five years. The dollar eyed its longest monthly slide since 2017.
The S&P 500’s 24% surge from the brink of a bear market put the benchmark on pace for its best quarter since December 2023.
Europe:
German Inflation Unexpectedly Cools to Match ECB’s 2% Target
German inflation unexpectedly eased this month, matching the European Central Bank’s goal for the first time in almost a year.
Consumer prices increased 2% from a year ago, down from 2.1% in May, Destatis said Monday. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg had expected a slight acceleration to 2.2%.
Asia:
Japan’s Factory Output Misses Expectations as US Tariffs Hit
Japan’s factory output rose less than expected in May, missing analysts’ estimates as US tariffs hit the nation’s exports, clouding the outlook for the Asian economy as it faces the risk of a technical recession.
Industrial production increased 0.5% from the previous month, the Industry Ministry reported Monday.
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