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The ASX 200 Index retreated for two consecutive days, reaching a low of $8,760 from the year-to-date high of $9,000. This retreat may continue in the next few days as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) prepares to buck the global trend on interest rates.RBA set to hike interest rates The ASX 200 I…
The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note rose above 4.25% on Monday, gradually moving higher as investors assessed the outlook for Federal Reserve policy under Kevin Warsh while awaiting a key jobs report.President Donald Trump nominated Warsh as the next Fed chairman on Friday, a move markets see…
The case for the Reserve Bank of Australia to start unwinding the interest-rate cuts it delivered in 2025 has been building since Gov. Michele Bullock signaled her concerns about rising inflation at the end of last year. Inflation outcomes have only disappointed over the last two quarters and there…
The Australian dollar weakened to around $0.69 per dollar on Monday, trimming gains from the previous week as a firmer US dollar weighed on the currency.The greenback strengthened following President Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chairman.Markets view Warsh as a more hawk…
By Nidhi Verma and Jarrett Renshaw The United States, which threatened to impose tariffs on India last year for buying Venezuelan oil, has told Delhi it can resume those purchases soon to help replace imports of Russian oil, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.India pledged to sl…
The New Zealand dollar edged lower to around $0.602, extending its pullback from a seven-month high in the previous session, as the US dollar regained strength.The greenback rebounded after President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as Fed chair, a move markets view as hawkish and less supportive…
Hong Kong stocks tumbled 483 points, or 1.8%, to 26,906 on the first trading day of February, extending steep losses from the prior session and retreating from last week’s 4-1/2-year high.Broad sector declines weighed on sentiment, compounded by a sharp drop in U.S. futures after bitcoin’s weekend…
The South Korean won weakened to around 1,457 per dollar, extending losses for another session markets digested renewed uncertainty over US monetary policy, compounded by lingering trade tensions.President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Fed added uncertainty, as traders eyed a strong…
By Nicole FriedmanMany home shoppers have given up on the depressed housing market, where sales are stuck at a 30-year low. But those buying are enjoying discounts at the highest rate in years.About 62% of buyers last year purchased a home below the original listing price. That was the highest prop…
Australia’s Monthly Inflation Gauge, compiled by the Melbourne Institute, rose 0.2% month-on-month in January 2026, easing sharply from December’s two-year high of 1% and marking the slowest pace since August. The latest result comes ahead of the Reserve Bank’s first policy meeting of 2026, followi…
The dollar index remained above 97 on Monday after rising about 1% in the previous session, supported by President Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chairman.Markets view Warsh as a more hawkish pick who would favor lower interest rates, though less aggressively t…
ANZ-Indeed Australian Job Ads surged 4.4% month-on-month in December 2025, rebounding sharply from a revised 0.8% decline in the prior month and marking the first increase since July.It was also the strongest monthly expansion since February 2022, indicating a renewed pick-up in hiring demand towar…
The S&P Global Taiwan Manufacturing PMI rose to 51.7 in January 2026 from 50.9 in December, marking a second consecutive monthly improvement in manufacturing activity and the highest level since December 2024.Total new business expanded at its fastest pace in 11 months, supported by stronger custom…
Indonesia Trade Balance above expectations ($2.45B) in December: Actual ($2.52B)
Indonesia Imports above expectations (-0.7%) in December: Actual (10.81%)
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) trade in red on Monday after dipping by over 11%, 19% and 13%, respectively, in the previous week. The top three cryptocurrencies have shed 10%, 17%, and 10.5% in the first month of 2026, highlighting persistent downside pressure.
US stock futures slipped on Monday as investors prepared for a busy earnings calendar, with more than 100 S&P 500 companies set to report this week.The lineup includes closely watched results from Palantir Technologies, Disney, AMD, Alphabet and Amazon.Investors also shifted focus to Nvidia after r…
Oil prices fell by over $1 per barrel on Monday as U.S. President Donald Trump said over the weekend Iran was "seriously talking" with Washington. Brent crude futures ICEEUR:BRN1! were down $1.8 per barrel, losing 2.7%, to $67.48 per barrel, at 2311 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude NYME…
Silver price (XAG/USD) trades cautiously at around $80 during the Asian trading session at the start of the week, slightly above the fresh four-week low of $73.33 posted on Friday.
The S&P Global Australia Manufacturing PMI was slightly revised lower to 52.3 in January 2026 from a preliminary estimate of 52.4, and after a final reading of 51.6 in December.The latest reading remained the fastest expansion in factory activity since August, as output and new orders rose at a fas…
The NZX 50 dropped 76 points, or 0.6%, to 13,346 in morning trading on Monday, halting gains from the previous session, tracking a decline on Wall Street on Friday amid higher Treasury yields and a firmer dollar, after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to succeed Fed Chair Powell.The latest eco…
By James GlynnSYDNEY--Australian house price growth remained strong in January despite growing speculation that the Reserve Bank of Australia could deliver a string of interest rates increases this year to quell a fresh outbreak of inflation.Australian home values rose by 0.8% in January, according…
China's RatingDog Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 50.3 in January from 50.1 in December, the latest data published by RatingDog showed on Monday. This figure came in line with the expectation.
China RatingDog Manufacturing PMI meets forecasts (50.3) in January
By James GlynnSYDNEY--Australian house price growth remained strong in January despite growing speculation that the Reserve Bank of Australia could deliver a string of interest rates increases this year to quell a fresh outbreak of inflation.Australian home values rose by 0.8% in January, according…
On Monday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 6.9695 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.9678 and 6.710 Reuters estimate.
Australia ANZ Job Advertisements increased to 4.4% in January from previous -0.5%
By Clyde Russell There are two factors that are largely beyond the control of OPEC+ and they are likely to determine the price of crude oil in the coming weeks.The first is whether U.S. President Donald Trump does decide to start a shooting war with Iran, and if he does whether both sides will b…
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) agreed to keep its oil output unchanged for March at a meeting on Sunday. The group announced that the next meeting will take place on March 1.
South Korea Trade Balance registered at $8.74B above expectations ($4.6B) in January
Australian home prices started the year with solid gains nationally, though the major markets of Sydney and Melbourne showed some fatigue given stretched affordability and concerns about rising mortgage rates.National home prices increased 0.8% in January to a record median value of A$912,465 ($643…
UAE - Dubai: Dubai Customs held discussions with the Consulate General of the Republic of Türkiye in Dubai and the Northern Emirates to explore ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation and enhance customs operations, in support of trade growth, smoother cargo flows, and more efficient customs proce…
European gas prices, already on a downward trend, face fresh uncertainty after heightened rhetoric between the US and Iran, fueled by statements from President Donald Trump, reignited fears over the security of the vital Strait of Hormuz—a transit point for a crucial one-fifth of the world’s seabor…
By Shivangi Acharya and Manoj Kumar India on Sunday cut a range of tariffs on capital goods and raw materials in a push to cut its dependence on China for products essential to the energy transition and to reduce costs for exporters hit by U.S. trade policies. Customs duty reforms, analy…
** Foreign portfolio investors sell Indian shares worth about $4 billion in January** Marks third consecutive month of outflow, while also biggest outflow since August 2025** India-U.S. trade deal uncertainty and mixed earnings propel foreign fund outflows from India, also pressuring the rupee to a…
By Bharath Rajeswaran Indian shares were muted in a special trading session ahead of the federal budget on Sunday, with investors awaiting support for growth from government capital spending and relief for export-oriented sectors hit by U.S. tariffs.The Nifty 50 NSE:NIFTY shed 0.08% to 25,301. 6…
New car registrations in France declined 6.55% in January from a year earlier to 107,157 vehicles, data from French car body PFA showed on Sunday.Tesla NASDAQ:TSLA sales in the country slumped 42.07% last month to 661 vehicles.
China has reduced proposed tariffs on certain dairy products from the European Union as it concludes an anti-subsidy investigation widely seen as retaliation for EU levies on Chinese electric cars, two European industry associations said.In final tariffs communicated to the European side, China is…
By Nidhi Verma and Jarrett Renshaw The United States, which imposed tariffs on India last year for buying Venezuelan oil, has told Delhi it can resume those purchases soon to help replace imports of Russian oil, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.India pledged to slash Russian c…
President Donald Trump has nominated Kevin M. Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, setting the stage for a contentious confirmation battle and renewed debate over the central bank’s independence.Warsh, a former Fed governor who served from 2006 to 2011, emerged ahead of several high-prof…
By Randall W. ForsythKevin Warsh will face a vastly different economic and financial environment as Federal Reserve chair than his immediate predecessors. Higher inflation and bond yields are likely, given unremitting budget deficits and the likelihood that monetary policy will bend to accommodate…
By Chuck Mikolajczak Global stocks fell for a second straight session on Friday, while the dollar strengthened, after U.S. President Donald Trump tapped former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the central bank, while a reading on inflation was stronger than expected.Wars…
Markets are closing the day grappling with a sharp mix of policy, politics, and positioning risk. Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair is forcing investors to reassess the path for rates, liquidity, and asset prices. That shift is rippling across gold, crypto, and the dollar, whil…
By Trevor Hunnicutt and Costas Pitas U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was nominating career economist Brett Matsumoto to be commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, months after he fired the previous chief on the heels of a weak jobs report."I am confident that Brett has the…
Retail sales in North Macedonia rose 1.2% year on year in December 2025, easing from a 2.3% increase in November.Sales of food, beverages and tobacco grew 4.6%, while automotive fuel sales advanced 1.5%.In contrast, sales of non-food products excluding fuel fell 3.0%, weighing on overall growth.On…
By Richard Cowan, David Morgan and Nolan D. McCaskill The U.S. government was headed toward a partial shutdown on Friday, as Congress appeared unlikely to approve a deal that would keep a wide swath of operations funded past a midnight deadline.After hours of delay, the U.S. Senate passed the sp…
By Chuck Mikolajczak Global stocks slumped for a second straight session and the dollar strengthened sharply on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh as his choice to become the next chair of the central bank, while a reading on inflation…
One can’t move the male parent. One has to find one that commits. That’s the mismatch issue.Harvard economist and 2023 Nobel Laureate Claudia Goldin wasn’t speaking about modern relationships in the abstract; she was diagnosing why birth rates are collapsing across the developed world.In an email c…
Crypto exchange Binance announced plans to convert assets in its Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) reserve, consisting mainly of stablecoins, into Bitcoin (BTC) to support ecosystem growth and development.
The Mexican peso weakened past 17.4 per US dollar, giving back part of its strong monthly gains that drove it to mid-2024 highs as a firmer US dollar and shifting rate expectations eroded support for carry trades.The reversal was driven by a rebound in the greenback after the nomination of Kevin Wa…
EUR/USD drops during the North American session, down by 0.75% amid a session characterized by overall US Dollar strength, sponsored by Trump’s mild-hawkish pick to lead the Federal Reserve and an inflation report that warrants steady rates by the Federal Reserve.
By Sarah Morland and Adriana BarreraMexico will seek diplomatic solutions and alternatives to help Cuba, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday, after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing tariffs on countries supplying the Caribbean island with oil.The White Ho…
Statistics Canada is pushing back by a day the release of inflation data for January after some economists noted that publishing it when markets in Canada would be closed might put Canadian investors at a disadvantage. The consumer price index will now be published Feb. 17., a day after a regional…
Europe enters the year in a state of strategic tension: resilient at home, uneasy abroad.Businesses are still hiring and investing, but confidence is wobbling as global risks mount. From boardrooms rattled by trade threats to governments quietly redesigning defense and deterrence, the continent is…
Zcash (ZEC) has experienced a sharp decline over the past 24 hours, dropping more than 9% to a low of $329 amid a broader cryptocurrency market downturn.The altcoin fell by nearly double digits as top coins foundered, including most privacy-focused tokens.Like ZEC, Monero, and Dash, tanked as macro…
The first week of February will follow unusual movements in global markets so far this year, recently marked by unprecedented volatility for metals and concerns of a dollar debasement while US President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve Chairman.The BLS will release its key job…
Bitcoin price has fallen nearly 10% since Jan. 28 as traders dealt with a number of macro shocks throughout the week, which erased much-needed risk appetite.After falling for the second straight day, Bitcoin price established a local bottom over $81,000 and started consolidating sideways, as long l…
By Lucia Mutikani U.S. producer prices increased by the most in five months in December amid some pass-through from import tariffs, suggesting inflation could pick up in the months ahead and allow the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates steady for a while.The larger-than-expected rise in the…
By Adriano MarcheseStocks in Toronto were sharply lower on the back of falling gold and silver prices.Nearly all sectors were lower midday Friday, with commodities as the outsized decliners, followed by tech and commercial services. Only health-tech stocks posted any gains in the session.On the bro…
By Adriano MarcheseStocks in Toronto were sharply lower on the back of falling gold and silver prices.Nearly all sectors were lower midday Friday, with commodities as the outsized decliners, followed by tech and commercial services. Only health-tech stocks posted any gains in the session.On the bro…
Japan CFTC JPY NC Net Positions rose from previous ¥-44.8K to ¥-33.9K
United States CFTC Gold NC Net Positions dipped from previous $244.8K to $205.4K
United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions increased to 97K from previous 78.8K
United Kingdom CFTC GBP NC Net Positions climbed from previous £-22K to £-16.2K
United States CFTC S&P 500 NC Net Positions dipped from previous $-81.8K to $-99.8K
Australia CFTC AUD NC Net Positions: $7.1K vs $-14K
Eurozone CFTC EUR NC Net Positions climbed from previous €111.7K to €132.1K
The United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) had a busy week. On Monday, the Fed asked local New York banks about their positions in USD/JPY, fueling speculation that the US may be preparing to work with Japan on the Japanes Yen's (JPY) weakness.
INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS FOCUS ON THE ECONOMY AND/OR INFLATION - AAIIPessimism among individual investors over their short-term outlook for the U.S. stock market declined in the latest American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) Sentiment Survey. With this, both optimism and neutral sentiment w…
The CAC 40 advanced 0.7% to close at 8,127 on Thursday, trimming January losses to 0.3% as investors digested fresh domestic data and earnings.Support came after revised figures confirmed the French economy expanded 0.2% quarter on quarter in Q4, slowing from Q3 but aligning with expectations and r…
Spain’s consumer confidence indicator edged lower to 75.9 in December 2025, down from 76.0 in the previous month.It was the lowest reading since October 2023, reflecting more negative assessments of the current economic situation, which fell to 71.3 from 71.4 the month before.Household expectations…
OTTAWA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Canada recorded a slightly higher C$26.39 billion ($19.51 billion) budget deficit for the first eight months of the 2025/26 fiscal year as government expenditures grew faster than revenues, the finance ministry said on Friday. By comparison, the deficit in the same per…
HOT PPI JUSTIFIES FED PAUSE, CHICAGO PMI EXPANDS FOR FIRST TIME IN OVER TWO YEARSInvestors began their Friday learning that Trump had fingered former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the central bank, news that was served with a side dish of steaming hot inflation data…
By Lucia Mutikani U.S. producer prices increased by the most in five months in December amid some pass-through from import tariffs, suggesting inflation could pick up in the months ahead and allow the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates steady for a while.The larger-than-expected rise in the…
By Chuck Mikolajczak Global stocks declined for a second straight session on Friday, while the dollar rose, after U.S. President Donald Trump tapped former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the central bank, while a reading on inflation was stronger than expected…
Korea's industrial production growth rebounded in December, indicating robust export growth. President Lee has signaled a potential supplementary budget to support various sectors, which could pose upside risks to Korea's growth.
US producer prices climbed more than anticipated in December, driven primarily by a rise in service prices. The Producer Price Index for final demand rose 0.5% month-on-month, accelerating from a 0.2% increase in November and surpassing economists’ expectations of a similar rise. On an annual basis…
The yield on Canada’s 10-year government bond has edged back toward 3.43% as markets weigh weaker domestic momentum against a firmer US yield backdrop and shifting expectations for US policy.Canadian data showing real GDP essentially flat in November, with a third contraction in four months across…
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Silver (XAG/USD) sinks sharply more than 30% on Friday as the precious metals segment is being punished by the financial markets, with the grey metal falling more than $38 US Dollars at the time of writing. XAG/USD trades at $76.91, after reaching a daily high of $118.46.
The S&P TSX Composite slid about 1.5% to below the 32,550 mark on Friday, leaving the index nearly 2% lower on the week as a sharp drop in gold prices and softer oil weighed heavily on commodity producers.Losses were broad based, led by major miners such as Agnico Eagle, Barrick, Wheaton Precious M…
The Polish economy is set for more strength ahead following a solid year, Leszek Kasek and Mateusz Sutowicz at ING say in a note. GDP increased by 3.6% in 2025, compared with 3.0% a year prior. Growth was more balanced than in 2024, boosted by public and private consumption. Investments rose 4.2…
DBS Bank's Group Research expects Taiwan's central bank to maintain its policy rate at 2.00% throughout 2026. The report highlights that inflation is projected to remain below the central bank's comfort zone, with subdued price pressures reflecting stable economic conditions.
The Japanese Yen remains under pressure, with concerns raised by local business leaders about its excessive weakness impacting profitability and wage growth.
United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count below forecasts (412): Actual (411)
The Canadian dollar has eased back toward 1.355 per US dollar after failing to sustain gains at sixteen-month highs, as softer domestic growth signals and renewed US dollar strength reversed part of January’s rally.Recent Canadian data showed real GDP flat in November, with a third contraction in f…
Portugal’s annual inflation rate edged down to 1.9% in January 2026, from 2.2% in December 2025, marking its lowest level since March, according to preliminary estimates.The slowdown was driven by softer food price pressures and continued energy deflation.Unprocessed food inflation cooled slightly…
By Jessica CoacciThe U.S. producer price index rose 0.5% in December from the prior month, falling inside a range of historical Wall Street Journal forecasts for the indicator.However, excluding food and energy, December prices rose 0.7% from November, a reading that was outside a range of historic…
By Matt GrossmanPrices charged by U.S. producers for their products climbed by more than expected in December, the Labor Department said Friday.The producer-price index increased by 0.5% in the final month of 2025, an uptick from a 0.2% rise in November. Analysts polled by The Wall Street Journal h…
The world has witnessed some rare sightings in the last few months. US President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Washington could “buy” Greenland triggered outrage among European allies, who were subsequently threatened with tariffs by the United States. Soon after, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carn…
By Jeffry BartashProducer price index jumped at the end of 2025Pringles potato chips on display at a warehouse grocery store. Wholesale inflationThe cost of wholesale goods and services rose sharply at the end of last year, underscoring the battle against inflation is far from over as President Tru…
By Robb M. StewartOTTAWA--The Canadian economy was essentially unchanged in November as goods-producing industries weakened for a third month in the last four, dragged down by declines in manufacturing and forestry as tariffs and uncertainty continue to weigh.Gross domestic product, a broad measure…
U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in December, with businesses appearing to pass on higher costs from import tariffs, suggesting inflation could pick up in the months ahead. The Producer Price Index for final demand surged 0.5% last month after an unrevised 0.2% gain in Novem…
By Matt GrossmanPrices charged by U.S. producers for their products climbed by more than expected in December, the Labor Department said Friday.The producer-price index increased by 0.5% in the final month of 2025, an uptick from a 0.2% rise in November. Analysts polled by The Wall Street Journal h…
German inflation unexpectedly rose slightly in January, increasing to 2.1% year on year, preliminary data from the federal statistics office showed on Friday.Analysts polled by Reuters had forecast EU-harmonised inflation remaining unchanged from December at 2.0%.
Germany’s annual inflation rate rose to 2.1% in January 2026, up from December’s 15-month low of 1.8% and slightly above market expectations of 2.0%, according to a preliminary estimate.The harmonized index of consumer prices (HICP), the measure closely watched by the ECB, also increased to 2.1%, l…
The Eurozone economy grew by 0.3% quarter-on-quarter in Q4 2025, matching the pace of the previous quarter and slightly above market expectations of 0.2%, according to a flash estimate.Among the bloc’s largest economies, Spain led the gains, the strongest quarterly growth in a year, surpassing expe…
US producer prices rose 0.5% mom in December 2025, the largest gain in three months, accelerating from a 0.2% increase in November and exceeding expectations of 0.2%.Services prices rebounded 0.5% after remaining flat in November, led by a 4.5% rise in margins for machinery and equipment wholesalin…
OTTAWA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The Canadian economy was essentially unchanged in November as the contraction in the goods-producing sector was offset by the expansion in the service-producing sector, Statistics Canada said on Friday. December GDP most likely rose 0.1%, the agency said in a flash est…
Core producer prices in the United States, which exclude food and energy, jumped by 0.7% from the previous month in December of 2025, the sharpest increase in five months, and firmly above market expectations of a softer 0.2% increase.Final demand prices for goods less food and energy were 0.4% hig…
By Robb M. StewartOTTAWA--The Canadian economy was essentially unchanged in November as goods-producing industries weakened for a third month in the last four, dragged down by declines in manufacturing and forestry as tariffs and uncertainty continue to weigh.Gross domestic product, a broad measure…
By Megan LeonhardtWholesale inflation closed out the year notably higher than expected, a pickup that could put pressure on prices in the coming months.The producer price index for total final demand rose 0.5% in December, lifting the annual rate to 3%, the same year-over-year change as November, t…
The Canadian GDP expanded by 0.1% from the previous month in December of 2025, according to an advance estimate.Official data showed that output was essentially unchanged in November.Goods producing industries remained a drag in November as declines in manufacturing and agriculture forestry fishing…
ABN AMRO's report outlines expectations for January PMIs in China, with a consensus forecast indicating broad stabilization. Both manufacturing PMIs are expected to remain at or just above the neutral 50 mark, while the services PMI is anticipated to decrease but remain in expansion territory.
A sharp pullback in gold and silver prices on Friday offered a glimpse of how sensitive safe-haven assets remain to shifts in expectations around US monetary policy. Markets moved swiftly as President Donald Trump announced former Fed governor Kevin Warsh as his nominee to replace Federal Reserve C…
Futures tracking the S&P/TSX Composite Index fell on Friday, pressured by a sharp drop in gold prices and weaker oil quotes.Gold plunged nearly 5% as the dollar rebounded, pressuring Agnico Eagle, Barrick, Wheaton Precious Metals, and Franco-Nevada, which had already declined in the previous sessio…
Producer prices in Luxembourg fell by 2.9% year-on-year in December 2025, the biggest drop since August 2024, following a revised 2.7% decline in the previous month.Deflation persisted for the fifth consecutive month, driven by sharper decreases in prices for consumer goods (-12.5% vs -7.47%) and e…
The dollar index pared early gains on Friday, trading around 96.4, near early-2022 lows, following President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair, in line with earlier signals.Markets see Warsh as a more hawkish pick who would support lower interest rates, though…
Producer prices in Belgium declined for the third consecutive month, falling by 1.8% year-on-year in December 2025, the biggest decrease since October 2024, after a 1.1% drop in November.The deflation was mainly driven by lower prices in the electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply sect…
CaixaBank’s 2025 net profit rose 1.8% from a year earlier to €5.891 billion, supported by increased business both in lending and customer resources. The outcome is the bank’s largest profit on record, according to filings with Spain’s CNMV securities regulator.The performance came at a time of fall…
Sri Lanka’s trade deficit widened to $997.2 million in December 2025 from $822.7 million a year earlier, as imports continued to outpace exports.Goods imports rose 12% year on year to $2,155.2 million, driven in part by vehicle purchases.Vehicle imports, including personal and commercial vehicles…
Portugal’s economy expanded 0.8% quarter-on-quarter in Q4 2025, accelerating from a downwardly revised 0.7% in the previous quarter and surpassing market expectations of 0.5%, according to a preliminary estimate.This marked the strongest quarterly pace in a year, supported by net external demand, a…
Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic said that inflation is too high and it needs to come down and that the Fed should be more patient for now in an interview for CNBC.
Cardano (ADA) is trading at $0.32 at the time of writing on Friday, down over 2% intraday, as bearish momentum continues to grip the broader crypto market. ADA has been caught in a broader drawdown that triggered cascading losses in risk assets, weighed down by persistent macroeconomic uncertainty.
The Indian Rupee remains under pressure as USD/INR approaches the 92.00 level. The upcoming FY2026/27 Budget announcement is crucial for assessing fiscal consolidation amidst rising capital outflows.
Federal Reserve (Fed) board of governors member Christopher Waller said that he dissented in favor of a 25bps interest rate cut because monetary policy is still restricting the economic activity too much in a statement released on Friday.
Donald Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair, testing central bank independence as inflation, politics and market pressure converge.Donald Trump said he will nominate Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, selecting a familiar policymaker to lead the world’s most power…
According to national accounts data, Spain’s economy expanded in 2025 thanks to substantial advances in most sectors and a strong performance in construction. However, imports showed divergent trends between goods and services.Year-on-year, imports displayed mixed growth, slowing in services and ac…
The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note was above 4.25% on Friday, holding the increase on the week after President Trump announced the former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh to be the next Fed Chairman.The upcoming Chairman is seen on the more hawkish side of the finalists for the position…
Spain’s annual inflation rate fell to 2.4% in January 2026 from 2.9% in December, slightly exceeding analysts’ estimates of 2.3%, preliminary estimates showed.This marked the third consecutive slowdown in price growth and the lowest inflation reading since June 2025.The moderation in inflation refl…
Private payroll employment in France decreased by 0.1%, or 28,700 jobs to 21.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, following a 0.1% fall in the previous quarter, according to preliminary data.Temporary employment remained broadly stable, rising by 0.1% (+800 jobs) after falling by 0.6% (-4,300 j…
French domestic producer prices rose 0.2% month-on-month in December 2025, slowing sharply from a 2.8% surge in November.The moderation was driven by weaker prices in extractive industries, energy, and water (+2.9% vs +10.8% in November), while prices for manufactured goods declined (–0.6% vs +0.5…
The Ibovespa fell 0.8% to close at 183,134 on Thursday, after a sharp selloff in US equities triggered a global risk-off move, overwhelming earlier domestic optimism.A plunge in New York stock indices, led by technology shares, pushed global markets lower, lifting the dollar against the real and dr…
Industrial production in Serbia declined 5.7% year-on-year in December 2025, following a 3.4% drop in the previous month.This marked the steepest fall in industrial activity since March 2024, as output decreased further in energy output (-23.4% vs -15% in November), durable consumer goods (-13.8% v…
Germany’s import prices dropped 2.3% year-on-year in December 2025, following a 1.9% decline in the previous month and compared with market expectations of a 2.6% fall.This marked the ninth consecutive month of declining import prices and the steepest drop since March 2024, driven largely by a shar…
German import prices decreased by 2.3% year on year in December, the statistics office said on Friday.Analysts polled by Reuters had predicted a 2.6% decrease.The statistics office offers more detailed economic data on its website.
The Dutch economy grew by 0.5% from the previous period in the fourth quarter of 2025, matching the pace seen in the third quarter, driven by exports and higher government spending, preliminary estimates showed.Exports of goods and services increased by 1.3%, helped by stronger sales of petroleum p…
Consumer confidence in New Zealand rose in January to its highest level since August 2021, ANZ-Roy Morgan data showed on Friday.The consumer confidence index rose to 107.2 in January from 101.2 in December. A reading above 100 shows optimism, while below that indicates pessimism."Lifts in activity…
The CAC 40 rose 0.2% to 8,090 on Friday, extending gains from the previous session as investors absorbed a fresh round of economic data from across Europe.Domestically, preliminary data showed that the French economy expanded by 0.2% quarter-on-quarter in Q4 2025, in line with market expectations b…
The Czech Republic’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.5% quarter-on-quarter in the fourth quarter of 2025, slightly below market expectations of a 0.6% increase and slowing from a 0.8% expansion in the previous quarter, according to preliminary estimates.The growth was mainly supported by str…
European stocks edged higher on the final trading day of January, with the STOXX 50 rising 0.3% and the STOXX 600 adding 0.1%, rebounding after losses in the previous two sessions.Investors remained focused on corporate earnings while digesting key economic data.Adidas shares jumped 4% after the co…
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Retail sales growth in Croatia increased by 4.8% year-on-year in December 2025, from a 1.4% gain in the previous month.This marked the highest level since June, as sales rose at a faster pace for non-food products (5.6% vs. 4.2% in November), automotive fuels and lubricants (9.4% vs. 6.8%), and tra…
Armenia’s economic activity expanded by 14% year-on-year in December 2025, accelerating from an 11.5% rise in November.Industrial output surged (38.6% vs 31.7% in November), while construction activity (20.5% vs 17.2%) and trade turnover (3.2% vs 1.5%) also strengthened.Meanwhile, services growth s…
The Euro Area seasonally adjusted unemployment rate eased for the second month to 6.2% in December 2025, tying the record lows from late 2024 and down from 6.3% in November.Analysts had expected it to remain steady at 6.3%.The number of unemployed decreased by 61,000 from the prior month to 10.792…
Construction output in Armenia surged 20.5% year-on-year in December 2025, accelerating from a 17.2% rise in the previous month and marking the fastest pace of growth since September.On a monthly basis, construction activity jumped 77.9%, soaring from a 4.3% increase in November.For the full year…