Economy

China's top legislature, the 14th NPC Standing Committee (NPCSC), will convene for its twelfth session from 4 - 8 November 2024, the week of the US presidential election.

2024-11-05T21:28:24+0000

As institutional investors turn increasingly bearish on oil, we explore the contrarian case for a potential price surge in the crude market.

2024-09-19T01:07:52+0100

This week’s Fed rate decision will see the first rate cut in four years, and likely the beginning of a sustained process of cuts. But will they cut by 25 or 50 basis points?

2024-09-16T23:49:00+0100

E-commerce giant Alibaba will report on 15 August, and weaker performance is expected due to growing competition and a slowing Chinese economy.

2024-08-15T03:13:23+0100

Sunak calls a snap election for 4 July, aiming to capitalise on economic recovery. Despite this, Labour leads in polls, potentially impacting the FTSE and GBP. Inflation trends and possible Bank of England rate cuts in focus.

2024-06-25T06:29:00+0100

While this is the ninth consecutive quarterly increase, higher interest rates continue to pressure households. Katherine Keenan of the ABS comments on the weak GDP growth, and the RBA's upcoming meeting looms large.

2024-06-05T04:15:22+0100

The US dollar eases after strong payroll and ISM services PMI data suggest economic resilience, potentially delaying Fed rate cuts.

2024-02-07T05:57:21+0000

Discover how the robust US dollar and a surprising jobs report have rocked crude oil markets, with insights into future rate expectations, supply concerns, and geopolitical tensions shaping the energy sector.

2024-02-05T23:40:54+0000