Economic news

US growth comes in stronger than expected in the third quarter and Japan FX intervention rhetoric. ramps up.

Bullish appetite returns to equity markets as traders focus on the latest US growth data as a final hope for a Santa rally.

The latest central bank meetings show a growing divergency in policy directions as the latest data changes the narrative in some economies.

The Bank of Japan is poised to raise interest rates amid sticky inflation and despite recent poor growth data.

Learn all about the US dollar’s pegs, including why countries peg their currencies to USD, and how it can affect forex trading.

EUR/CHF is trading around 0.93384 as of 11.28am UTC on 4 December 2025, within an intraday range of 0.93277–0.93430 on the Capital.com platform. The pair remains close to the levels seen in early December. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

The US unemployment rate is expected to drift higher as inflation continued to drift above the US Federal Reserve's target.

US equities struggle to capitalise on the dovish FOMC meeting as the AI valuation concerns resurface.

The US dollar faces downside pressure as positioning shifts post-FOMC meeting, but the structural drivers remain unchanged.

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.