All articles tagged with #may 2025
In May 2025, the U.S. trade deficit widened to $71.5 billion due to a decrease in exports and a slight decrease in imports, with the deficit increasing by $11.3 billion from April. The year-to-date deficit has grown significantly compared to 2024, driven by higher import levels, especially from China and Mexico.
In May 2025, US personal income declined by 0.4%, with decreases in government benefits and farm income partly offset by higher wages, while personal consumption expenditures fell slightly, and the PCE price index saw modest increases.
In May 2025, US personal income declined by 0.4%, with personal savings remaining high at $1.01 trillion. The core inflation rate rose to 2.7%, exceeding expectations, while the overall PCE price index increased slightly by 0.1%, indicating inflation is slightly above the Fed's target. These indicators suggest a mixed economic outlook with cautious inflation control.
May 2025 was the second-hottest on record globally, according to EU scientists, highlighting ongoing climate concerns amid discussions on energy policies and emissions targets.
May 2025 was the second hottest month globally on record, with Europe experiencing severe drought conditions and water shortages, highlighting ongoing climate change and its impacts on weather patterns and water resources.
US job growth slowed in May to 139,000 new jobs, slightly below expectations, while the unemployment rate remained steady at 4.2%, providing the Federal Reserve with a potential pause to delay interest rate cuts. Market reactions included gains in stocks and bond yields, with analysts viewing the report as a sign of a resilient labor market that may support continued economic growth.
The May 2025 US jobs report is expected to show steady hiring with 125,000 new jobs, maintaining a low unemployment rate of 4.2%, amid ongoing economic uncertainty and mixed labor market signals, including rising unemployment claims and cautious hiring practices.
The May 2025 Services PMI® fell to 49.9%, indicating a slight contraction in the U.S. services sector for the first time since June 2024, driven by declines in new orders and inventories, while employment and supplier deliveries showed signs of recovery amid rising prices and ongoing tariff uncertainties.
The Linux user share on Steam reached a multi-year high in May 2025, accounting for 2.69% of users, driven by growth in distributions like Arch Linux and Linux Mint, despite a decline in SteamOS usage and regional language preferences affecting numbers.
The S&P 500 experienced its best May since 1990 with a 6.2% rise, driven by easing trade tensions between the US and China, but concerns over tariffs and trade policy uncertainties remain, causing potential challenges for continued gains.
Jupiter will be visible near a very thin crescent moon on May 27-28, 2025, offering a rare skywatching opportunity shortly after the new moon phase, with the best viewing conditions occurring in the early evening just after sunset.
The new moon of May 2025 occurs on May 26, leading to dark skies ideal for stargazing, with notable events including a close pass of the moon to Jupiter and the rising of summer constellations, offering excellent opportunities for skywatchers to observe planets and stars.