Economic news

Brazil’s economy has alternated between periods of expansion and slowdown, each shaped by changes in policy, global demand and investor confidence. After avoiding a recession in recent years, it now faces renewed headwinds — elevated interest rates, fiscal constraints and uneven sectoral growth.

After a period of sharp price movements and policy adjustments, inflation in the United States continues to draw close attention. Recent data provides a clearer view of how much price growth has eased and what this may imply for future interest rate decisions.

Greece’s housing market has entered a slower phase after several years of rapid growth. As borrowing costs rise and inflation remains elevated, activity is cooling across key regions, prompting questions about whether the market is heading for a correction or simply stabilising.

Volatility is a feature of every market, influencing how prices move from one moment to the next. To interpret this movement more clearly, traders often rely on indicators that look beyond direction alone. One such tool is the average true range (ATR) – a straightforward and widely used measure that helps illustrate how active a market is.

The previous day’s high (PDH) and previous day’s low (PDL) are simple yet valuable reference points that show where notable buying or selling activity occurred. By observing these levels, traders can gain a clearer understanding of market structure and short-term sentiment as the new trading day begins.

Gold plays many roles in the global economy – as a traded commodity, a store of value, and a measure of confidence. Yet its price can vary depending on how it’s bought or sold.

At first glance, the idea of buying more of something that’s falling in value might seem counterintuitive. Yet for some traders, averaging down is a way to adjust their position and manage their overall entry price when markets move unexpectedly. It’s a strategy that raises important questions about risk, timing and discipline – and whether adding to a losing trade can ever make sense in the long run.

Vietnam’s housing market is undergoing a period of adjustment, influenced by shifting demand, tighter credit conditions and evolving government policy.

Japan’s housing market in 2025 presents contrasting trends. Major urban centres such as Tokyo continue to record steady growth, supported by foreign investment and a weak yen, while many regional areas face declining demand and persistent oversupply.

Derivatives take many forms – from well-known instruments such as futures and options to newer contracts linked to weather, freight or even cryptocurrencies. While most are used to manage risk or gain market exposure, some have developed in more specialised and unconventional ways.