November 11, 2025
United States:
US Small-Business Optimism Dips to Six-Month Low on Earnings
Sentiment among US small businesses eased in October to a six-month low on a deterioration in earnings and less optimism about the economy.
The National Federation of Independent Business optimism index declined 0.6 point to 98.2, according to figures released Tuesday. Five of the 10 components that make up the gauge decreased while four improved.
Europe:
German Investor Confidence Dips in Blow to Turnaround Hopes
Investor confidence in Germany’s economy unexpectedly slipped, damping optimism that the country’s fortunes are finally starting to improve.
An expectations index by the ZEW institute dropped to 38.5 in November from 39.3 in the previous month.
Asia:
PBOC Pushes Yuan Borrowing Abroad to Internationalize Currency
China’s central bank vowed to further encourage financing in the yuan by overseas entities, betting cheap borrowing costs and increased demand for the currency offshore will be crucial drivers for its globalization.
The country will promote the role of the yuan as a funding currency as one of the key steps to advance its internationalization, the People’s Bank of China said in its annual report released Oct. 30.
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