Economic news

Markets end the week with caution as geopolitical tensions dominate the narrative ahead of the start of earnings season.

Oil jumps higher as Trump announces the ceasefire deal with Iran is over, reintroducing the Hormuz risk-premium into markets.

European indices take advantage of lower energy prices as the ECB stays ahead of the curve on inflation.

Markets focus on the latest economic data as central banks reiterate they are data-dependant at the ECB forum in Sintra.

Markets trade with some uncertainty as high inflation and a lack of progress in the Middle East cap the upside

Markets adapt to the new Federal Reserve under Warsh leadership as he offers little information in regards to forward guidance.

Markets await the first meeting from Governor Warsh to determine the likely path for interest rates.

News that the US and Iran have reached a peace deal and the Strait of Hormuz will re-open has reignited risk appetite in markets during a busy central bank week.

Global GDP rankings shifted in 2026, with India moving ahead of Japan, Russia entering the top 10, and Australia overtaking South Korea.

Stubborn inflation has led markets to price in a rate hike from the ECB, but the tone of the meeting will be key.