Macroeconomic data, trends, and policy developments.
Coverage of key economic indicators, central bank policy decisions, inflation trends, labor data, and growth signals. This category focuses on the macroeconomic forces that shape markets, interest rates, and long-term capital allocation.
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U.S. equity futures were modestly higher ahead of a busy session that includes the Federal Reserve's policy decision and a dense schedule of corporate earnings. Traders expect the Fed to hold rates steady while attention turns to after-hours reports from major technology firms. Meanwhile, gold surged to a fresh record, and China approved initial pu…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reiterated his government's intention to bring Darwin Port back into Australian hands, saying the move serves national interests. The port, leased to China’s Landbridge in 2015 for A$506 million under a 99-year arrangement, has drawn criticism and warnings from Beijing about possible economic consequences if a forced…
European equities paused after two consecutive sessions of gains as company earnings and management comments drove stock-specific moves. The STOXX 600 was flat as of 0804 GMT, with technology stocks advancing and ASML reaching a record share price on strong fourth-quarter bookings tied to AI demand. Volvo outperformed after a smaller-than-feared pr…
The euro has climbed to just over $1.20 versus the U.S. dollar, reaching its highest level since 2021 and capping a significant rally. The move reflects a combination of weaker dollar sentiment, geopolitical and policy frictions involving the United States, and European efforts to shore up long-term growth and security. The appreciation has implica…
The U.S. dollar slipped for a fourth consecutive session, sliding to a four-month low as traders monitored reports of coordinated foreign exchange checks between U.S. and Japanese authorities and awaited the Federal Reserve's policy decision. The yen rallied, other major currencies firmed, and market attention sharpened on trade-policy announcement…
Austrian central bank governor Martin Kocher told the Financial Times that the European Central Bank may need to consider another interest rate cut if the euro's continued appreciation begins to subdue inflation by lowering import prices. While describing recent euro gains as modest, Kocher said a stronger currency could undermine euro-zone competi…
A wave of dollar selling gathered pace after casual remarks from the U.S. president, amplifying moves that had already pushed the currency down sharply over the past year. The euro climbed past $1.20 for the first time in over four-and-a-half years and the Swiss franc reached a decade high. Investors and large funds are reducing dollar exposure, wh…
Thailand's central bank will impose a daily cap on gold trading to curb fast-rising inflows that have contributed to a strong baht, the bank governor said. The measure aims to reduce currency volatility and protect the competitiveness of export and tourism sectors while authorities seek higher growth and structural reforms.
Hong Kong private residential prices rose 3.3% in 2025, the first annual increase since 2021, driven by interest rate reductions and falling housing supply. December prices rose 0.2% from November, marking a seventh straight monthly gain. Analysts say the market may be stabilizing but future direction depends on further rate moves, Sino-US tensions…
Chinese authorities have approved the import of an initial batch of Nvidia H200 artificial intelligence chips, according to two people familiar with the matter. The clearance, covering several hundred thousand units, was granted during the visit to China by Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang. The first tranche has been largely earmarked for three …
Gold vaulted above $5,200 per ounce for the first time as the dollar plunged toward four-year lows. Spot and futures contracts rose after a sharp advance the previous session, driven by dollar weakness tied in part to political remarks and ongoing geopolitical concerns. Other precious metals also recorded strong gains.
Senior officials from Taiwan and the United States met for the sixth U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue, discussing collaboration on artificial intelligence, semiconductors, drones and critical minerals. The talks produced joint statements including the Pax Silica Declaration and a U.S.-Taiwan economic security cooperation agreeme…
European Central Bank Executive Board member Piero Cipollone told El Pais that rising geopolitical tensions and the increasing 'militarisation' of economic and technological instruments underscore the need for a payments infrastructure fully controlled by Europe. He cited the digital euro as part of that effort, noted the absence of a European riva…
Minutes from the Bank of Japan's December policy meeting show board members agreed on the need to continue raising interest rates, noting very low real interest rates and urging consideration of the yen’s depreciation when assessing inflation. The document reiterates the BOJ's willingness to press on with tighter policy after raising the policy rat…
Official data showed Australia's consumer prices rose 0.6% in the December quarter, lifting annual CPI to 3.6%. The trimmed mean measure of core inflation accelerated to a 0.9% quarterly increase and 3.4% annually, beating forecasts and increasing the likelihood of a near-term interest-rate rise by the Reserve Bank of Australia.
President Donald Trump told a rally in Des Moines, Iowa, that he will soon reveal his choice to lead the Federal Reserve and predicted that interest rates will decline substantially once the new chair is in place. Trump continued to criticize current Chair Jerome Powell, whose term ends in May, and repeated claims that the Fed has been slow to loos…
Global equity indexes, led by the S&P 500, reached fresh highs driven by robust U.S. corporate earnings and growth optimism, while currency and precious metals markets signalled pronounced investor caution. The dollar tumbled to four-year lows, lifting safe-haven assets such as gold and the Swiss franc, even as U.S. Treasury yields ticked higher at…
Goldman Sachs increased CEO David Solomon’s total annual pay by 20.5% to $47 million for 2025, reflecting a year of robust revenue from dealmaking and trading. The board pointed to the firm’s financial results, market position in global M&A and the broader operating environment when approving the package.
President Donald Trump told reporters in Iowa that he thinks the value of the dollar is "great," remarks that coincided with an accelerated slide in the dollar index to a session low and renewed market focus on potential coordinated intervention and an upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decision.
A joint study by Endeavor and MercadoLibre projects Latin American e-commerce sales will climb to $215.31 billion in 2026, growing 1.5 times faster than the global market. Argentina, Brazil and Mexico are the dominant markets, while consumers favor mobile purchases and express sensitivity to poor experiences, delivery problems and unclear policies.…
France's government avoided being toppled after two no-confidence motions in the National Assembly failed to secure enough votes following its decision to force through the expenditure portion of the 2026 budget without granting the lower house a final vote. The full budget now proceeds to the Senate before returning to the Assembly, where the gove…
A prediction market now places Rick Rieder, BlackRock’s chief bond investment officer, as the leading candidate to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair in May. Kalshi users assign Rieder a 48% probability, with former Fed governor Kevin Warsh at 31% and current governor Christopher Waller at 8%. The market shift comes as political pressur…
Congress faces a deadline as funding for multiple executive agencies could lapse at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, January 31, unless lawmakers resolve a dispute centered on immigration enforcement and oversight. Democrats in the Senate are withholding support for the Department of Homeland Security portion of a spending package, blocking the…
Federal funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and several other agencies could lapse this week if Democrats and Republicans in Congress fail to settle a dispute centered on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. Democrats are pushing for a suite of operational limits and oversight measures tied to DHS funding through …
Executives from major banks meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos said they are preparing for a Fed leadership change that could bias policy toward lower interest rates, yet many expect the incoming chair to be guided by evidence once in office. Concerns about the Federal Reserve's independence have risen amid probes into of…
