Economic news

Largest economies in the world
Discover the largest economies in the world by GDP, their impact on global markets, and what they mean for traders.
15:03, 22 May 2025

China’s economic crisis is worse than you think (here’s why)
China’s growth miracle has stalled—and beneath the surface lies an economy in distress.
19:43, 12 May 2025

Market Mondays: Trump’s Tariff Tantrum Sparks Volatility Across Asset Classes
Global financial markets staged a volatile week as investors reacted to erratic developments in US trade policy, particularly the announcement and partial rollback of President Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs.
08:17, 15 April 2025

Projected US interest rates in 5 years: Third party round up
As the US central bank starts its cutting cycle, what are the projected interest rates in 5 years?
08:45, 13 December 2024

US elections: Trump leads the polls, but tariff talk spooks investors
As the US elections get closer we look at how Trump’s tariff plans could affect markets.
15:12, 22 October 2024

US elections: Trump leads the polls, but tariff talk spooks investors
As the US elections get closer we look at how Trump’s tariff plans could affect markets.
15:12, 22 October 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.
07:59, 18 September 2024

US Non-Farm Payrolls Preview: Forecasters tip softer labour market conditions
US labour market conditions are expected to have softened in June. The latest Non-Farm Payrolls data will be released on Friday, July 5th, 2024.
10:31, 4 July 2024

PCE Index Preview: Gradual decline in Fed’s preferred inflation indicator expected
The markets expect to see signs of continued disinflation in the United States. The latest PCE Index data, the US Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, is released on June 28, 2024.
10:05, 26 June 2024

PCE Index Preview: Forecasts point to no change in headline or core inflation from a month earlier
The markets continue to look for signals of disinflation in the United States. The latest PCE Index data, the US Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, is released on May 31, 2024.
12:44, 29 May 2024