Japan’s Q1 GDP Stalls but Shows Resilience as Domestic Demand Rebounds Amid Weak Exports and Recession Risks

Japan’s economy showed surprising resilience in the first quarter, managing to avoid contraction despite no overall growth. A rebound in household spending offered a lift to domestic demand, but sluggish exports and uncertain policy directions…

China’s May CPI Falls for Fourth Straight Month, PPI Drops 3.3% Highlighting Weak Domestic Demand—Markets Watch for Stimulus Measures

China's latest inflation data shows consumer prices have fallen for the fourth month in a row, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) down 0.1% year-over-year in May. Meanwhile, the Producer Price Index (PPI) dropped by…

Goldman Sachs Warns of U.S. Dollar Downtrend, Raises 12-Month Euro Forecast to 1.25 — Why Taiwanese Investors Should Reassess Foreign Currency Allocations

Goldman Sachs’ latest report signals the start of a new U.S. dollar depreciation cycle, raising its 12-month euro-to-dollar forecast to 1.25. With signs of a slowing U.S. economy and investors increasingly turning to diversified global…

U.S. May Jobs Report Beats Expectations, but Slower Private Hiring Fuels Rate Cut Speculation Amid Economic Concerns

U.S. nonfarm payrolls for May came in slightly above expectations, signaling continued resilience in the labor market. However, slowing job growth in the private sector has heightened concerns about a potential economic slowdown. As expectations…

Musk Breaks Ties with Trump, Sending Tesla Stock Plunging Over 14% as U.S. Market Faces Political and Economic Uncertainty

Elon Musk’s Public Fallout with Trump Sends Tesla Stock Plunging Over 14% in a Day A dramatic public rift between Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump has rattled financial markets, triggering a sharp selloff…