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U.S. Trade Deficit Drops 56% as April Imports Fall

U.S. Trade Deficit Drops 56% as April Imports Fall

Posted on June 5, 2025June 6, 2025Author Deena ZaidiPosted in World Economy, World trade

April’s trade deficit plunged from a revised $138.3 billion in March to $61.6 billion, driven by a 16% drop in imports that reversed the pre-“liberation day” spike.

ECB Cuts Three Key Rates by 25 bps as Euro-Area Inflation Falls to 1.9%

ECB Cuts Three Key Rates by 25 bps as Euro-Area Inflation Falls to 1.9%

Posted on June 5, 2025June 6, 2025Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Europe, Inflation, World Economy

The ECB cut its key rates by 25 bps effective June 11 after lowering its 2025 inflation forecast to 2%, with core inflation near target and modest GDP growth expected, but also cautioned against rising tariff uncertainty.

Mapped – Trump’s travel ban on 19 countries

Mapped – Trump’s travel ban on 19 countries

Posted on June 5, 2025June 6, 2025Author Deena ZaidiPosted in World Economy

Three interactive maps visualizing Trump’s travel bans on 19 countries. Data is collected from DHS visa overstay rates 2023 for all countries (excluding Canada and Mexico) under B1/B2 and F/M/J categories

Mapped: Global inflation in 181 countries – Which country has the highest inflation?

Mapped: Global inflation in 181 countries – Which country has the highest inflation?

Posted on June 2, 2025June 9, 2025Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Inflation, World Economy

From hyperinflation in Sudan to unexpected price pressures in Japan, explore a map highlighting the most recent inflation rates by country — using May 2025 data where available and the most recent data otherwise.

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