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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

US flag, wall street
US assets outperform as geopolitical shock reshapes markets
The US dollar has emerged as the preferred safe haven as investors retreat from risk assets amidst the rising geopolitical uncertainty.
10:41, 5 March 2026
oil barrels
Market Mondays: Energy Shock, Risk-Off Sentiment and a Shifting Tech Narrative
Risk-off flows spread through markets as the escalation of attacks in the Middle East increases the risk premium.
12:55, 2 March 2026
SCOTUS tariff ruling creates fresh uncertainty for US trade policy and global markets
The Supreme Court's decision will have ramifications for trade, fiscal, foreign and monetary policy.
01:47, 2 March 2026
Crude gaps higher, gold rises and risk assets slide as war escalates in the Middle East
Volatility spikes on escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East.
00:18, 2 March 2026
Tariffs
Market Mondays: Markets Rattled as Tariff Uncertainty Returns
Markets digest the latest ruling on Trump's tariffs and how the administration may look for other avenues to impose higher duties.
11:27, 23 February 2026
UK flag, inflation
Cooling but not cracking: The UK’s delicate economic balance
The UK economy is showing signs of fatigue with minimal growth and a slowing labour market, but inflation still remains above target.
10:35, 18 February 2026
Rate watches turn attention to US PCE data as Fed rate cut hopes rise
The Fed's chosen inflation gauge is expected to show sticky prices as rates markets discount deeper rate cuts.
03:16, 18 February 2026
Trump is testing the markets' confidence
Trump is testing the markets' confidence – will they continue to “Sell America”?
In US President Donald Trump, the American people voted for someone to disrupt the status quo, and that’s what they have received. When it comes to the markets, President Trump is testing confidence. The question is: will it be permanent?
12:16, 11 February 2026
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USD/JPY Under Pressure: dollar weakness meets yen intervention fears
Dollar weakness and intervention fears in Japan drive USD/JPY lower as key US data is to be released.
10:25, 11 February 2026
US Dollar slides on “sell America” trade and ahead of critical economic data
The latest batch of US jobs and inflation data could inform the timing of the next Fed cut
05:43, 10 February 2026