Recent global economic data from June 9 to June 13, 2025, has drawn the attention of traders and investors as key indicators regarding inflation, trade, GDP, and employment in the U.S. are closely monitored.
In Japan, the current account for April showed a substantial surplus of ¥3,678.1 billion, significantly outpacing the consensus forecast of ¥2,560 billion. Additionally, revisions to GDP growth for the first quarter demonstrated stability with an annualized growth rate of 2.2%, up from a previous forecast of -0.7%, while the quarter-on-quarter growth remained positive at 0.6%.
China’s economic indicators revealed a mixed picture in May, with inflation year-on-year slightly improving to -0.1%, compared to expectations of -0.2%. However, the Producer Price Index (PPI) also fell more than anticipated, dropping by 2.7% year-on-year against a consensus of -3.2%. There is a notable trade surplus of $96.18 billion for May, although both imports and exports showed divergent trends, with exports growing by 8.1% year-on-year, surpassing the expected 5%, while imports saw a contraction of -0.2%.
In the U.K., the unemployment rate saw a slight improvement, falling to 4.5%, down from the expected 4.6%. However, economic growth measurements painted a more cautious outlook, with GDP growth for April rising by only 0.2%, compared to the forecasted contraction of -0.1%. Industrial production metrics indicated declines in both overall and manufacturing production, revealing challenges in domestic production capacities.
The U.S. data also presented a nuanced view. While the core inflation rate increased by 0.2% month-on-month in May, it fell short of the forecast of 0.3%. Jobless claims for the week ending June 7 rose slightly to 247,000, contrasting with an expected 239,000. Crude oil stock changes highlighted a significant decline, which may impact future energy prices.
Looking at Thailand, consumer confidence indicators showed improvement, reaching 55.4 in May compared to the previous month.
Overall, these economic indicators signal a mixed global economic environment as various regions navigate challenges and opportunities. While the data illustrate some aspects of resilience, particularly in Japan and China’s export performance, they also underscore ongoing concerns about inflation and production in several economies. This fluctuations suggest a careful approach from investors as they assess market conditions amid evolving global economic trends.