German Factory Orders Rose in May
Orders rose 1.9% on month, showing tentative signs of stabilizing despite continued uncertainty from the Middle East conflict. Source link
Economics
Germany before World War I provoked backlash because of its rise in exports and overproduction, similar to China today.
Germany before World War I provoked backlash because of its rise in exports and overproduction, similar to China today. Source
Germany’s midsize “Mittelstand” companies once thrived by making niche machines for factories everywhere. Now fierce competition from China is spreading panic among those manufacturers.
Midsize companies that employ millions of workers are now shedding jobs and relocating overseas to cut costs. Source link
Capital Account: The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence finds the U.S. among the richest economies in the world. Americans owe much of that to the democracy the founders built
Checks, balances and trust in personal agency made the U.S. a haven for entrepreneurs and wealth creation. Source link
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Fed Minutes in Focus
The minutes to the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting are likely to be the highlight as investors look for further clues
Americans are getting some relief at the pump as they set out this Fourth of July weekend
Prices at the pump are still elevated, but pressure is easing, leaving more money to spend on road-trip fun. Source
Halfway through the year, the labor market is flashing a virtue that proved elusive for much of 2025: stability
June data was underwhelming. But today’s job market is much less concerning than it was six months ago. Source link
U.S. snaps hiring hot streak with only 57,000 jobs added in June
The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected in June, with job gains cooling from a strong spurt this spring.
Swiss Inflation Edges Lower After Energy Prices Cool
Annual inflation fell to 0.5% in June, the first decline since higher energy prices prompted prices to accelerate after the
Eurozone Unemployment Remains at Record Low
The unemployment rate matched a record low in May, reflecting continued resilience despite elevated economic disruptions caused by conflict in