Economic news

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.

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The pullback remains a valuable structure for those looking to engage with existing trends at favourable levels of risk and potential reward. Yet, in live markets, these formations rarely appear in their simplest form. Recognising the difference between the ideal and the complex pullback can help traders refine their approach and manage trades more effectively.

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Global stocks trade higher as optimism around the possible end of the US government shutdown improves sentiment, alongside greater odds of rate cuts from the Federal Reserve

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

The NASDAQ's uptrend gets called into question as doubts about US monetary policy and artificial intelligence weighs on sentiment.