Economy
U.S. Productivity Beats Forecasts at 2.8%—But Wage Growth Poses Inflation Risk
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.
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Economy
Fed Rate Cuts Slashed After Hot PPI: What USD Traders Need to Know
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.
Economy
February NFP Data Release: What Traders Need to Know About Today's Jobs Report
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.
Economy
Fed Rate Cuts Revised to Two as Hot PPI Data Shifts 2026 Outlook
Markets have repriced Federal Reserve expectations from three cuts to two following stronger PPI data, signaling a more hawkish outlook for 2026.
Economy
UK Construction Downturn Deepens: What the 14-Month Contraction Means for the Industry
The UK construction sector has contracted for fourteen consecutive months, with deep financial pressures threatening thousands of businesses. Here's what's happening and why stabilization signals matter.
Economy
ECB's Lagarde May Step Down Early Amid Political Uncertainty in France
Reports suggest ECB President Christine Lagarde could exit before October 2027, raising questions about monetary policy continuity and central bank independence as France faces potential far-right electoral victory.
Economy
Hot PPI Data Reshapes Fed Rate Cut Expectations for 2026
January's 0.5% PPI surge just crushed hopes for aggressive rate cuts. With inflation proving stickier than expected, the Fed is signaling a higher-for-longer rates environment that could reshape trading strategies across assets.
Economy
ECB and BoE Face Rate-Cut Delays as CPI Surprises Amid Oil Risks
Eurozone inflation rose to 1.9% in February, exceeding forecasts and threatening ECB rate cuts. Energy risks and services inflation could delay easing across both banks, supporting USD strength.
Economy
Eurozone CPI Shock: 1.9% February Beat Signals Inflation Risks Remain
Eurozone February CPI rose to 1.9% YoY, beating 1.7% expectations. Core inflation at 2.4% signals sticky price pressures despite ECB caution on rate moves.