Economic news

This week’s US jobs and inflation data could test the Fed’s policy bias
The US unemployment rate is expected to drift higher as inflation continued to drift above the US Federal Reserve's target.
12:45, 15 December 2025

Market Mondays: How Policy and Valuations Are Shaping the Year-End Trade
US equities struggle to capitalise on the dovish FOMC meeting as the AI valuation concerns resurface.
10:54, 15 December 2025

US Dollar Outlook: weakness driven by positioning, but the macro story isn’t broken
The US dollar faces downside pressure as positioning shifts post-FOMC meeting, but the structural drivers remain unchanged.
10:23, 12 December 2025

6 top pros and cons of stock options
Stock options are often included in employee reward packages, giving individuals the right to buy company shares at a fixed price in the future. This guide explains the main advantages, possible drawbacks and essential points to review before joining a scheme, providing a clear and balanced overview of how stock options work.
16:37, 11 December 2025

What currencies are pegged to USD?
Learn all about the US dollar’s pegs, including why countries peg their currencies to USD, and how it can affect forex trading.
14:45, 11 December 2025

FOMC outlook boosts risk appetite, but was it too optimistic?
Markets welcome the Fed's policy outlook but concerns about complacency regarding inflation limit the upside in risk appetite
09:27, 11 December 2025

Can we inflate away government debt in 2025?
Government borrowing surged in the wake of the pandemic, leaving many countries with historically high levels of public debt.
11:53, 10 December 2025

Trading during stagflation: which assets to consider
When inflation stays high and growth slows, familiar patterns in markets can shift, and the performance of traditional assets becomes less predictable.
11:30, 10 December 2025

The FOMC tipped to cut but guidance and projections to decide whether traders get their “Santa Rally”
The Fed may be the difference between and Santa Rally or a holiday fizzer.
15:15, 9 December 2025

RBA tipped to hold rates steady as policy reaches possible inflection point
The RBA all but certain to keep policy unchanged as markets price in future rate hikes
15:18, 8 December 2025