Global economic news, central bank decisions, inflation data, and macroeconomic analysis affecting financial markets worldwide.
Markets have repriced to expect only two Fed rate cuts in 2026 after inflation surprises, supporting broad dollar strength against major currencies and reinforcing yield advantage trades.
With US jobless claims holding steady at 213K, investors are betting the Fed stays hawkish, sending Treasury yields and the dollar higher while pressuring gold and stock futures.
The RBA raised rates to 3.85% in February to combat elevated inflation. With prices still above target and demand outpacing supply, another hike may be coming at the March 17 meeting.
A complete disruption of the Strait of Hormuz following geopolitical escalation has reduced global oil traffic by 70% and sent crude prices to 6-month highs, reshaping energy markets worldwide.
Initial jobless claims hold steady at 213K, but continuing claims climb toward 1.868M, exposing a labor market where workers struggle to find employment despite limited layoffs.
Nonfarm productivity surged 2.8% in Q4, crushing expectations, yet hourly compensation jumped 5.7%, creating inflation pressures that may keep the Fed on hold.
January PPI inflation surprised to the upside, forcing markets to slash Fed rate cut expectations to just two cuts in 2026. Here's how it impacts forex and your trading strategy.
Markets await US February nonfarm payroll data and jobless claims figures expected to show labor market cooling amid forecasts of 60,000 jobs added and 4.3% unemployment. Strong ADP data signals resilience ahead of official release.
Markets have repriced Federal Reserve expectations from three cuts to two following stronger PPI data, signaling a more hawkish outlook for 2026.
