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Date: 11-may-2025 | By: Nuztrend Team
This past week saw mixed performance across major stock indexes as investors responded to fresh economic data, ongoing U.S.-China trade talks, and inflation concerns. While some markets posted gains, others stumbled amid global uncertainty.
In the United States, equities fluctuated as trade negotiations between the U.S. and China resumed in Geneva. The talks, though constructive, offered little immediate clarity, keeping investors cautious.
Despite a strong start, markets were weighed down by concerns over the April inflation report and slowing retail sales, which hinted at persistent economic headwinds.
European markets showed varied performance:
While Germany’s economy appeared resilient, the UK and France were affected by weak consumer sentiment and currency pressures.
In Asia, Japan’s Nikkei 225 continues to struggle. It posted a 2.1% weekly decline, pushing its year-to-date loss to 7.68%, the worst among major global indexes. The downturn reflects investor concerns over export demand and a weakening yen.
Commodity markets saw a shift this week as geopolitical risks and supply concerns fueled demand:
The renewed interest in gold signals a hedge against macroeconomic uncertainty, particularly as central banks around the world continue to monitor inflation trends.
With central banks in focus and more inflation data on the horizon, next week could bring further market shifts. Investors will also be closely watching the next round of earnings from tech and retail giants, as well as any updates from the U.S.-China trade front.
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