Economic news

Japanese markets shudder ahead of BOJ decision and upcoming election
A looming election and a BOJ decision has rattled Japanese financial markets
03:28, 21 January 2026

Volatility spikes after US slaps new tariffs on European economies as Trump pushes for Greenland
Market volatility has spiked after the US slapped fresh tariffs against European countries as the fight over Greenland intensifies.
00:47, 19 January 2026

From Caracas to Wall Street: how the U.S.–Venezuela crisis could move markets
The start of the new year has marked a dramatic escalation in the United States’ confrontation with Venezuela.
08:49, 9 January 2026

Non-Farm Payrolls could inform the timing of the next Fed move as Wall Street tests records
December's Non-Farm Payrolls report is tipped to show modest jobs growth but a drop in the jobless rate.
06:13, 7 January 2026

Australian CPI data expected to reveal inflation remains above the RBA’s target band
Australian inflation is expected to moderate but remain above the RBA's target band.
04:10, 6 January 2026

Year-end volatility appears as strong US growth meets Yen intervention risk
US growth comes in stronger than expected in the third quarter and Japan FX intervention rhetoric. ramps up.
10:11, 24 December 2025

Holiday Week Preview: Tech leads, US GDP and Japan CPI in focus
Bullish appetite returns to equity markets as traders focus on the latest US growth data as a final hope for a Santa rally.
11:13, 22 December 2025

A Week of Divergence: Markets react to BoE, ECB and BoJ as data reshapes the outlook
The latest central bank meetings show a growing divergency in policy directions as the latest data changes the narrative in some economies.
09:40, 19 December 2025

Bank of Japan set to raise rates amid sticky inflationary pressures
The Bank of Japan is poised to raise interest rates amid sticky inflation and despite recent poor growth data.
15:37, 18 December 2025

What currencies are pegged to USD?
Learn all about the US dollar’s pegs, including why countries peg their currencies to USD, and how it can affect forex trading.
13:54, 16 December 2025