Overall imports increased by 5.1% on the month while exports were only seen up 0.5% on the month. And when compared to the same month a year ago, imports were markedly higher by 7.2% with exports only up by 1.9% relative to March 2025 While Destatis does not provide
Earnings Call Insights: Ispire Technology (ISPR) Q3 fiscal 2026 Management View "This quarter marked a turning point for Ispire. Our business has stabilized," said Co-CEO & President of Aspire North America Michael Wang, adding, "we ended the quarter with $18 million in ca
Halifax data shows April house prices fell marginally as borrowing costs rise amid shifting interest rate expectations. UK house prices declined 0.1% month-on-month in April, matching expectations but easing from a 0.5% drop in March. The average property price stood at £2
Oil prices dip as traders weigh potential US-Iran deal against ongoing strikes and lower-than-expected US inventory drawdowns. West Texas Intermediate crude fell to $92.45 in early European trading Friday, pressured by optimism over a possible US-Iran ceasefire deal. The T
LPTH targets gross margins approaching 40% through capacity expansion and a $6M capital expenditure initiative. LightPath Technologies announced a $6M capital expenditure plan aimed at expanding production capacity and driving gross margins toward 40%. The move follows rec
Iran launched missiles at US Navy destroyers, prompting retaliatory strikes on Iranian targets amid a fragile ceasefire. The US and Iran exchanged military strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the most severe breach of their month-long ceasefire. Iranian forces targete
Tariff ruling impact limited due to expected appeal The Trump administration is expected to appeal the Court of International Trade's ruling against the 10% Section 122 tariffs before May 12. The tariffs are likely to remain in place pending a longer review, following
A trade court ruled the tariffs unlawful under a 1974 trade law but limited relief to two businesses and Washington state. A US trade court invalidated former President Donald Trump’s 10% global tariffs, citing misuse of Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. The ruling, ho
Oil prices dip as US and Iran trade accusations over military actions in the Strait of Hormuz amid an ongoing truce. US President Donald Trump stated a ceasefire with Iran remains in effect despite recent military clashes in the Strait of Hormuz. The remarks follow US Cent
Failure to comply may trigger higher US tariffs on EU goods, escalating transatlantic trade tensions. US President Donald Trump has imposed a July 4 deadline for the European Union to implement its commitments under the Turnberry trade agreement. If the EU fails to act, th