Economic news

BoE Preview: no change expected but forward guidance will be key
The BoE is forecasted to leave rates unchanged in September as UK CPI remains stubborn.
14:48, 19 September 2024
FOMC Decision Review: A 50 point cut but the markets responded in a mixed fashion
Discover the US Federal Reserve’s latest 50 basis point cut and how the markets reacted. Stocks surged, the US Dollar fell, and the Fed hints at more aggressive cuts ahead.
11:20, 19 September 2024
UK CPI meets expectations pushing back the need for a rate cut in September
UK core CPI rises slightly in August as services inflation remains persistent.
14:03, 18 September 2024
Bank of Japan Preview
The Bank of Japan will meet on September 20, 2024, with markets anticipating minimal policy changes. However, inflation risks remain, with core CPI at 2.7% and potential for future interest rate hikes.
09:23, 17 September 2024
Market Analysis: XAU/USD hovers around recent highs ahead of FOMC
Gold continues to move higher as traders anticipate rate cuts from the Fed.
14:48, 16 September 2024
FOMC Decision Preview
As the US Federal Reserve prepares for its most significant decision since ending the rate hike cycle in mid-2023, the balance of risks has shifted. With inflation stabilizing at 2.6% and rising unemployment at 4.2%, the FOMC faces increasing pressure to address employment concerns. Markets anticipate a rate cut, with debate on the extent of the reduction.
09:22, 16 September 2024
Market analysis: US CPI and PPI
Overview of upcoming US inflation data for August, with expectations for a year-over-year CPI drop to 2.6% and core CPI holding steady at 3.2%. Markets will also focus on U.S. PPI data, which is forecasted to show mild growth, reinforcing potential easing inflationary pressures.
07:30, 10 September 2024
US yield curve disinverts ahead of US jobs data; what could happen next?
For the first time i two years the US yield curve has disinverted, what does this mean for markets?
10:12, 6 September 2024
Global equities suffer another strong pullback, but oil lead the way this time around.
Negative sentiment takes over global markets as September gets underway, with the US jobs data in focus.
14:30, 4 September 2024
Market Analysis: European and US stocks attempt to keep the bullish momentum going
After a strong end to August, European and US equities attempt to build the gains in September ahead of key central bank meetings.
13:06, 2 September 2024