Market trading news and analysis

Scotland’s economy combines industrial strength with growing innovation across energy, technology and manufacturing. This overview highlights key Scottish companies to watch in 2025 and the factors shaping their performance.

The markets stare down a deluge of US data and Nvidia's quarterly results as the markets grapple with the probabilities of a US Federal Reserve rate cut in December.

Disney is one of the most widely held companies in the global entertainment industry, with ownership distributed among major institutional investors, individual shareholders and company insiders.

In March 2023, AMC Entertainment completed its first-ever 1-for-10 reverse stock split and share conversion, simplifying its capital structure and reducing share count.

We examine the platinum and palladium markets and the latest trends in supply, demand and pricing for both metals in 2025.

Market sentiment improves, lifting equities and weighing on the dollar, as a deal aimed at ending the US government shutdown has passed the Senate

Gold sees renewed safe haven interest as investors become more risk-averse, but several hurdles remain ahead

Gold mining stocks provide a way to gain exposure to the precious metals market. For CFD traders, identifying which companies offer strong potential can have a notable impact on performance.

The markets stare down a deluge of US data and Nvidia's quarterly results as the markets grapple with the probabilities of a US Federal Reserve rate cut in December.

Global equities end the week on a negative note as investors struggle to find a balance between hopes of a soft landing and expectations of future rate cuts

Japan’s stock market provides access to established and internationally recognised companies that remain competitive across technology, consumer goods and manufacturing.

Switzerland is recognised for its stable economy, political neutrality and well-established financial sector, making it a key player in global markets.

The markets stare down a deluge of US data and Nvidia's quarterly results as the markets grapple with the probabilities of a US Federal Reserve rate cut in December.

The Australian labour force data could test interest rate market pricing and the RBA's hawkish bias.

Market sentiment improves, lifting equities and weighing on the dollar, as a deal aimed at ending the US government shutdown has passed the Senate

Markets digest the impact of last week's volatility after a hawkish cut from the FOMC and tech earnings that didn't quite meet the mark

The markets stare down a deluge of US data and Nvidia's quarterly results as the markets grapple with the probabilities of a US Federal Reserve rate cut in December.

Global equities end the week on a negative note as investors struggle to find a balance between hopes of a soft landing and expectations of future rate cuts

As of November 2025, US Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation is now close to 3% annually – far below pandemic-era peaks and well below hyperinflationary levels. While inflation remains above the long-term average, the data suggests it has eased and stabilised since 2022.

Sweden’s housing market has adjusted sharply in recent years, shaped by higher interest rates and inflation – examine price trends and policy impacts.