Economics
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Australia Leading Index Stays Subdued
The Westpac–Melbourne Institute Leading Economic Index was flat month-on-month in August, unchanged from the previous month. Meanwhile, its six-month annualised…
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FOMC Preview – Will Trump dissuade Fed from a rate hike?
We are facing the most anticipated central bank meeting of 2026. On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve will announce its decision…
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The era of high interest rates will be back for good—and what does that mean for stocks
The interest rate market has undergone a quiet but dramatic transformation in recent weeks. Just a month ago, investors were…
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German Wholesale Inflation Highest Since 2023
Germany’s wholesale prices increased 6.8% year-on-year in August 2026, accelerating from a 5.3% rise in the previous month and marking…
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Saudi Wholesale Inflation Eases in August
Saudi Arabia’s wholesale prices rose 4.6% year-on-year in August 2026, slowing from a 5.0% increase in the previous month. Price…
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UK Wage Growth Eases as Softer Pay Data Tests Sterling’s Rate Outlook
Today Markets Analysis: UK wage growth slowed to 3.9% year-on-year in the three months to July 2026, down from 4.2%…
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China’s Economy Shows a Growing Divide as Unemployment Rises and Investment Falls
Today Markets Analysis: China’s latest economic data point to an increasingly uneven recovery, with industrial production showing resilience while the…
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China Industrial Output Accelerates as Manufacturing Outpaces Weak Consumer Demand
Today Markets Analysis: China’s industrial sector delivered a stronger-than-expected performance in August, highlighting continued resilience in manufacturing even as domestic…
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Economic Calendar: Canada Inflation and Lagarde Speech in Focus
Today Markets Analysis: Global markets begin the week on the defensive as rising oil prices and renewed concerns surrounding the…
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The Week Ahead: Central Banks, Oil Shock and a Market Facing Three Major Tests
Markets enter one of the most important weeks of September The week ahead brings an unusually concentrated combination of monetary…
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