Real Vision: Finance & Investing US and Eurozone GDP, China PMI Slump, and Auto Tariff Relief: PALvatar Market Recap, April 30 2025
Apr 30, 2025
Dive into a whirlwind of macro insights as key GDP figures reveal the U.S. limping at 0.4% while the Eurozone defies expectations. Tensions rise with disappointing Chinese manufacturing data and oil prices taking a hit from sluggish global demand. On a brighter note, market optimism grows over potential relief from U.S. auto tariffs. With big tech earnings from Microsoft and Meta around the corner, this recap is packed with crucial info for investors navigating the shifting landscape.
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US vs Eurozone Growth Outlook
- US Q1 GDP growth is projected at a sluggish 0.4% due to falling consumer confidence and tariff-related investment uncertainty.
- Eurozone surpasses expectations with 0.4% growth, showing resilience despite challenges in Germany and France.
Market Moves on Tariffs and China Data
- Anticipation of US auto tariff relief boosts investor sentiment and lifts US equities.
- Weak global demand pressures oil prices downward amid disappointing Chinese manufacturing PMI at contraction levels.