Economic news
Market Analysis: GBP/USD attempts to break 1.25 as GDP data surprises
Stronger-than-expected growth in the UK has allowed GBP/USD to recover some bullish momentum
13:49, 13 February 2025
US January CPI rises unexpectedly: stocks fall, dollar and yields rise
US consumer inflation surprises on the upside in January causing markets to push back on rate cut expectations
14:14, 12 February 2025
Market Analysis: US stocks struggle ahead of US CPI data
US stocks lose momentum on Wednesday ahead of the US CPI data release as Powell confirms the Fed is in no rush to cut rates.
11:54, 12 February 2025
Gold attracts risk-off flows as XAU/USD eyes $3,000
Gold faces some resistance as buyers eye the $3,000 psychological level
13:07, 6 February 2025
BOE Preview: a dovish cut could see a new all-time high for the FTSE
The Bank of England is expected to cut rates this week amid softer inflation and growth in December.
14:08, 4 February 2025
US Non-Farm Payrolls predicted to show moderate employment growth in January
January’s US Non-Farm Payrolls are forecast to show a 169K job increase, with unemployment steady at 4.1%. Wage growth may ease, influencing Fed policy and market expectations.
08:27, 4 February 2025
Market Analysis: Europe feels the pinch of Trump’s tariffs and higher CPI
European stocks face downside pressure as Trump’s tariff threats weigh on investor sentiment.
11:56, 3 February 2025
Risk-off prevails as Trump-tariffs raise risks to global growth
Global markets turn risk-off as Trump imposes new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China.
09:49, 3 February 2025
Market Analysis: Are US tech stocks in trouble?
US tech stocks bounced back after the DeepSeek-induced meltdown earlier this week, but what can we expect from them in the future?
13:20, 31 January 2025
FOMC leaves rates unchanged with central bank poised for an extended policy pause
The Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged at 4.25% - 4.5%, signaling an extended pause. Powell reassures markets, while economic data remains key for future decisions. Read the full analysis.
13:01, 30 January 2025