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Discover the latest economic insights from our expert analysts, covering the key fundamental and technical drivers impacting markets today.

Discover the latest economic insights from our expert analysts, covering the key fundamental and technical drivers impacting markets today.

Economic news

FOMC tipped to keep rates on hold as political pressure mounts
FOMC tipped to keep rates on hold as political pressure mounts
The markets are pricing in that the Fed will begin an extended pause at its first meeting of 2026.
06:10, 27 January 2026
AUD/USD hits a 15-month high ahead of Australian inflation data
The AUD/USD rises to new highs as the chances of an RBA hike in February rise.
02:58, 27 January 2026
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Week Ahead: Markets seek confirmation as policy, earnings and geopolitics converge
Central banks meetings, earnings and geopolitics in focus next week as markets test the soft-landing narrative
10:52, 23 January 2026
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ECB interest-rate forecasts – Projections for the next five years
The European Central Bank (ECB) plays a pivotal role in the economic stability of the eurozone, meaning ECB interest-rate forecasts are key to understanding how financial and economic scenarios might evolve.
13:52, 21 January 2026
Japanese markets shudder ahead of BOJ decision and upcoming election
A looming election and a BOJ decision has rattled Japanese financial markets
03:21, 21 January 2026
Volatility spikes after US slaps new tariffs on European economies as Trump pushes for Greenland
Market volatility has spiked after the US slapped fresh tariffs against European countries as the fight over Greenland intensifies.
00:23, 19 January 2026
Dow Jones forecast: Can it weather the economic storm?  In this photo illustration an Generac Holdings logo seen on a smartphone screen and in the background
US Wall Street 30 forecast: Third-party targets
The US Wall Street 30 (US30) reflects price movements across a basket of major US blue-chip companies and is closely watched by traders and investors as a gauge of US equity sentiment.
15:26, 15 January 2026
Euro forecast: Third-party price target
EUR/USD forecast: Third-party price targets
Movements in the euro–US dollar exchange rate often reflect a shifting balance between economic data, central bank expectations and broader market conditions.
14:10, 14 January 2026
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From Caracas to Wall Street: how the U.S.–Venezuela crisis could move markets
The start of the new year has marked a dramatic escalation in the United States’ confrontation with Venezuela.
08:53, 9 January 2026
Non-Farm Payrolls could inform the timing of the next Fed move as Wall Street tests records
December's Non-Farm Payrolls report is tipped to show modest jobs growth but a drop in the jobless rate.
05:55, 7 January 2026