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November 25, 2025
A report released by the Labor Department on Tuesday showed producer prices in the U.S. increased in line with expectations in September. The Labor Department said its producer price index for final demand rose by 0.3% in September after edging down by 0.1% in August. The report also stated that the annual rate of growth in producer prices was 2.7% in September, unchanged from an upwardly revised reading in August.
The monthly increase in producer prices largely reflected a surge in energy prices, which spiked by 3.5% in September after falling by 0.4% in August. The report stated that food prices also increased by 1.1% in September, following a 0.1% rise in the previous month. Meanwhile, the Labor Department said prices for services remained unchanged in September following a 0.3% decrease in August.
A 0.2% dip in prices for transportation services offset a 0.8% increase in prices for transportation and warehousing services and a 0.1% increase in prices for other services. Excluding prices for food, energy, and trade services, core producer prices crept up by 0.1% in September after rising by 0.3% in August. The annual rate of growth by core producer prices came in unchanged at 2.9%. 11/25/2025 - 10:08:00 (RTTNews)
Retail sales in the U.S. increased in September, according to a report released by the Commerce Department on Tuesday. The Commerce Department said retail sales rose by 0.2% in September after climbing by 0.6% in August.
The weaker retail sales growth partly reflected a pullback in sales of motor vehicles and parts dealers, which fell by 0.3% in September following a 0.6% increase in August. Excluding the dip in auto sales, retail sales increased by 0.3% in September after advancing by 0.6% in August.
The report showed a substantial rebound in sales by miscellaneous store retailers, which spiked by 2.9% in September after plunging by 2.9% in August. Sales by gas stations also shot up by 2.0% during the month, while sales of health and personal care stores jumped by 1.1%. On the other hand, the report showed a 2.5% slump in sales of sporting goods, hobby, musical instruments, and bookstores. Sales by non-store retailers also slid by 0.7%.
The Commerce Department also said core retail sales, which exclude automobiles, gasoline, building materials, and food services, edged down by 0.1% in September after climbing by 0.6% in August. 11/25/2025 - 09:52:00 (RTTNews)
Euro traded at 1.1557 against USD at 9:00 AM PST
Spain's producer prices increased for the second straight month in October. Producer prices increased 0.7% year-on-year in October, following a 0.2% rise in September. This was the second consecutive increase. Excluding energy, producer prices were down 0.1% from the previous year.
Within the overall index, capital goods prices advanced 2.1% and energy prices were up 1.9%. Meanwhile, prices of consumer and intermediate goods decreased 0.6% and 0.5%, respectively. Month-on-month, producer prices gained 0.5%, offsetting September's 0.5% decrease. 11/25/2025 - 06:36:00 (RTTNews)
French consumer confidence weakened in November after improving in October. The consumer sentiment index dropped marginally to 89 in November from 90 in October. Moreover, the score continued to remain below its long-term average of 100. Assessment of personal financial situation, both past and future, remained virtually stable. The corresponding balances of opinion lost one point each to -21 and -12.
The proportion of households that believe it is a good time, in the current economic situation, to make major purchases remained almost stable. The index posted -30 compared to -29 in October. Households' opinions on their current and future ability to save deteriorated slightly as both indices dropped by two points each to 21 and 17.
Further, the assessment of 'good time to save' increased slightly once again. The corresponding indicator gained one point to 45, reaching a new historic maximum. Opinion about the past standard of living in France weakened in November. The index declined to -74 from -72. Meanwhile, the one related to future standards of living edged up to -55.
In November, households' fears regarding the evolution of unemployment were virtually unchanged. The corresponding balance lost one point to 47.
The proportion of households that consider that prices will accelerate over the next twelve months was stable. The percentage who considers that prices have increased over the past twelve months dropped one point to -9, and that for future inflation was unchanged at -32. 11/25/2025 - 04:26:00 (RTTNews)
The German economy stagnated in the third quarter as growth in investment was offset by the weakness in exports. GDP remained unchanged quarterly, following a decline of 0.2% in the second quarter.
The expenditure side of GDP showed that gross fixed capital formation increased 0.3%, following the decline in the previous quarter. Investment in equipment, primarily machinery, tools, and vehicles, grew 1.1% from a quarter ago. On the other hand, construction investment fell 0.5%.
Overall consumption remained flat in the third quarter. Private consumption declined 0.3%, which was the first fall since the fourth quarter of 2023, as households spent less on restaurants and accommodation services. By contrast, government spending advanced 0.8% from a quarter ago.
Foreign trade provided no positive impetus to the growth. Exports of goods and services were down 0.7%, while imports remained flat in the previous quarter. 11/25/2025 - 02:56:00 (RTTNews)
British Pounds traded at 1.3177 against USD at 9:00 AM PST
Sentiment among U.K. retailers declined at the sharpest pace in 17 years in November. The retail sales balance fell to -32% in November from -27% in October.
Nearly 25% of retailers judged sales to be "poor" compared to -15% in October. A balance of 18% said December sales will disappoint seasonal norms. Sentiment among retailers worsened in November to the greatest extent in 17 years, with firms expecting their business situation to deteriorate over the coming quarter, coming in at -35% compared to -10% in August.
Retail employment decreased again in November. The corresponding balance slid to -19% from -14% in August. Retail selling price inflation dropped closer to its long-run average in the year to November. The index dropped to 46% from 65% in August. 11/25/2025 - 07:33:00 (RTTNews)
Taiwan's industrial production growth moderated somewhat in October, while retail sales increased after a decline in September. Industrial production advanced 14.5% yearly in October, slower than the 16.4% growth in September.
Among the main sectors, the annual growth of manufacturing output eased to 15.38% from 17.84%, while the decline in mining and quarrying production moderated further to 0.5% from 2.85%. The electricity and gas supply segment logged a slower contraction of 1.05% versus 9.4% a month ago.
On a month-on-month basis, industrial production fell a seasonally adjusted 0.9% in October after a 0.5% increase in September. Retail sales climbed 1.9% yearly in October, reversing a 1.6% decrease in the prior month.
Sales at general merchandise stores grew 3.0%, and those of food, beverages, and tobacco in specialized stores surged by 9.45%. On the other hand, sales of household appliances and goods in specialized stores continued to fall by 6.3%. 11/25/2025 - 03:57:00 (RTTNews)
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