- The EUR/JPY remains stable after the data that showed that the German economy grew by 0.2% intertrimestral in the first quarter.
- German retail sales increased 2.2% year -on -year in March, slowing down from an increase of 4.3% in February.
- Retail sales from Japan rose 3.1% year -on -year in March, marking the 36th consecutive month of growth.
The EUR/JPY stops its two -day loss streak, quoting around 162.40 during the European session on Wednesday. The crossing of currencies maintains its position after the publication of key economic data from Germany.
The preliminary data of Destatats showed that the economy of Germany grew by 0.2% intertrimestral in the first quarter of 2025, in line with expectations, after a contraction of 0.2% in the fourth quarter of 2024. However, the annual GDP decreased by 0.2%, matching the reading of the previous quarter and the forecasts of the market.
Germany retail sales increased by 2.2% year -on -year in March, slowing down from the 4.3% increase in February. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained stable at 6.3% in April – his highest level since September 2020 – complying with expectations. The operators now focus their attention on the next publications of the ipc in Germany and the GDP of the Eurozone later in the day.
The EUR/JPY crossing finds support while the Japanese Yen (JPY) continues to weaken, pressed by disappointing domestic economic data. Japan’s industrial production fell 1.1% intermensual in March, reversing the 2.3% increase in February and failing the expectations of a 0.4% drop. This marks the second monthly contraction in 2025, generating concerns about the economic impact of possible US tariffs.
Japan retail sales increased 3.1% year -on -year in March, slightly below the 3.5% forecast, but extended the expansion streak to 36 consecutive months. Despite the support of the increasing wages, the slowest pace suggests winds against emerging for consumer spending.
In addition, the Japanese yen is still under pressure in the midst of a reduced demand for shelter assets, as optimism about commercial relations between the US and China grows. The president of the USA, Donald Trump, indicated his willingness to reduce tariffs on Chinese goods, while Beijing offered exemptions for certain US imports of US that had previously been taxed with high tariffs.
German economy FAQS
The German economy has a significant impact on the euro due to its condition of greater economy within the Eurozone. The economic results of Germany, its GDP, employment and inflation, can greatly influence general stability and confidence in the euro. If the German economy is strengthened, it can reinforce the value of the euro, while the opposite occurs. In general, the German economy plays a crucial role in the strength of the euro and its perception in world markets.
Germany is the largest economy in the eurozone and, therefore, an influential actor in the region. During the sovereign debt crisis in the Eurozone in 2009-12, Germany was fundamental in the creation of several stability funds to rescue debtor countries. After the crisis, he assumed a leadership role in the application of the “fiscal pact”, a set of stricter norms to manage the finances of the Member States and punish the “debt sinners.” Germany headed a culture of “financial stability” and its economic model has been widely used as an economic growth model by other eurozone members.
The bunds are bonds issued by the German government. Like all bonds, they pay their holders a periodic payment of interest, or coupon, followed by the total value of the loan, or capital, at the expiration. Since Germany has the largest eurozone economy, BUNS are used as a reference for other European state bonds. Long -term bunds are considered a solid and without risk investment, since they are backed by the full faith and credit of the German nation. For this reason, investors consider them a refuge value, which are revalued in times of crisis and fall into periods of prosperity.
The yields of the German bond measure the annual profitability that an investor can expect from the possession of bonds of the German state, or bunds. Like other bonds, the BUNS pay their owners interest at regular intervals, called “coupon”, followed by the total value of the bond at the expiration. While the coupon is fixed, the performance varies, since it takes into account the changes in the price of the bonus, so it is considered a more exact reflection of profitability. A decrease in the price of the BUND increases the coupon as a percentage of the loan, which translates into a higher yield and vice versa for an increase. This explains why BUND’s performance moves reverse prices.
Bundesbank is the central bank of Germany. It plays a key role in the application of monetary policy in Germany and, in general, in the central banks of the region. Its objective is price stability, that is, maintaining low and predictable inflation. He is responsible for guaranteeing the proper functioning of payment systems in Germany and participates in the supervision of financial institutions. Bundesbank has a reputation as a conservative and gives priority to the fight against inflation over economic growth. It has influenced the creation and policy of the European Central Bank (ECB).
Source: Fx Street
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