Economic news

The markets price in a likely RBA hike as Australian inflation accelerates
The RBA is expected to lift interest rates to 3.85%.
04:24, 2 February 2026

Markets enter a correction phase as volatility rises and geopolitical risks re-emerge
Markets selloff across the board as investors de-risk and balance their portfolios heading into the weekend
11:58, 30 January 2026

The US Dollar plunges to four year lows on “sell America” trade
The Trump administration's erratic policymaking has reignited the so-called "sell America" trade.
03:23, 28 January 2026

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.
06:21, 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.
03:11, 27 January 2026

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

RBA interest rate forecast: Third-party predictions
Third-party interest rate predictions in Australia reflect the interaction between inflation trends, economic growth and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)’s policy framework. Expectations for how rates may evolve over the coming years can provide valuable insights for traders.
08:52, 23 January 2026

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
03:28, 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.
00:47, 19 January 2026