US PPI inflation for May came in hotter than expected at the headline level but softer at the core level (please see the Bloomberg table below).
Echoing yesterday’s CPI data, this suggests that the PPI spillover from energy into broader prices remains relatively muted for now.
It also suggests that the pass-through from PPI to CPI is being offset by margin pressure.
#economy #inflation #markets
As expected, the ECB hiked rates by 25 basis points—the first increase since 2023.
It would not surprise me if the ECB were to hike again this year, highlighting a world of greater dispersion among systemically important central banks.
#economy#centralbanks#ecb#markets #inflation
U.S. climate disasters are on track to cost nearly $1 trillion this decade alone 🌪️
This visualization, created in partnership with @Inigo_Insurance, shows how the financial impact of climate-driven natural disasters has escalated since 1980, with losses in the 2020s already nearing the total seen over the entire 2010s.
https://t.co/hgWg9nr44r #ig02
🗾 🇯🇵 Japan’s B2B mid-market sector is aging fast—yet going digital. Avg. CEO is 60.5 years old. But DX is booming. How global firms can adapt to Japan’s unique buyer journey.
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#B2BMarketing#JapanBusiness#Localization#DX#SaaS
The U.S. recorded 181 space launches in 2025, nearly double China’s 93 launches and far ahead of Russia’s 17 🚀
This graphic, created in partnership with the @hinrichfdn, charts annual space launches by superpower from 1957 to 2025, highlighting how launch dominance is shaping the global space economy.
https://t.co/1x8HYHbHZr #hf09
Companies today are navigating pressure from every direction, from shifting customer expectations to AI-driven disruption 📊
This graphic, created in partnership with Leadership Contract Inc., highlights the 10 biggest challenges companies face right now based on a survey of 556 U.S. senior executives and C-suite leaders.
https://t.co/j6vfDzRARm #lc01
🔓 Unlocking Japan’s Market with AI & Human Expertise
🤖 #AI tools make #localization faster, but often miss the cultural nuances that define Japan. A hybrid approach balances speed & accuracy for market success
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