Economic news

S&P 500 closes at record high in November, US NFP and Powell speech in focus
November becomes the best month of 2024 for US stocks as the post-election rally carries through.
16:20, 2 December 2024

Market Analysis: Gas price volatility continues
Natural gas futures drop on Wednesday as wilder weather is expected in the Northern hemisphere
16:20, 28 November 2024

Japanese Yen strengthens as BOJ expected to hike rates again, EUR/JPY levels to watch
The Japanese yen pushed higher as markets are starting to think the BOJ could hike rates again in December.
14:13, 27 November 2024

Market analysis: US stocks retreat as Trump issues a warning about tariffs
Us stocks retreat after Monday’s rally as Donald Trump threatens with higher tariffs
14:07, 26 November 2024

UK CPI jumps back above 2%, coming in hotter than expected
UK inflation jumps to 2.3% in October, surpassing the Bank of England's target and market expectations. Core CPI rises to 3.3% year-on-year, driven by higher energy costs and services sector pressures. Markets adjust rate cut odds as bond yields climb and GBP shows mixed performance.
10:42, 20 November 2024

Nvidia tipped to deliver strong growth in Q3, markets focus on outlook for chip demand
Nvidia will deliver its fiscal Q3, 2025 results after Wall Street’s closing bell on November 20, 2024.
10:44, 19 November 2024

GBP/USD pares back gains as UK GDP drops
UK growth slows in Q3, weighing on the pound as it attempts to recover some ground against the dollar
13:37, 16 November 2024

Australian jobs data expected to point to solid labour market conditions
Australian labour market and wage data to reveal job growth resilience, shaping RBA rate cut expectations and impacting AUD amidst global economic shifts.
10:14, 13 November 2024

FOMC cuts interest rates as expected and sticks to its line on future policy
The FOMC cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its November meeting, aligning with expectations. Wall Street hit record highs following the decision, with tech stocks leading the rally. Markets are pricing in a probable December cut amid resilient economic indicators.
13:31, 8 November 2024

FOMC and BOE preview: further rate cuts expected
Both the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England are expected to cut rates further when they meet later this week.
14:24, 5 November 2024