Financial News

Fed wants to see further progress on inflation before cutting the target range for the federal funds rate.

U.S. housing starts plunged 9.8% in January, signaling trouble for homebuilders. Meanwhile, completions surged, adding supply pressure to the market.

Rising UK inflation sparks doubts over BoE’s rate path. A stronger economy and tight labor market could delay monetary easing plans.

Rising tariffs, lower growth, higher defence spending, deeper political fragmentation and rising dollar-denominated borrowing costs are set to weaken the European credit outlook unless Europe unites and makes bold reforms.

Concerns over tariffs and mortgage rates put pressure on builder sentiment in February.

NY manufacturing rebounds, but rising costs and weak hiring weigh on outlook. Inflation concerns may pressure Fed policy. Market impact analyzed.

UK wage growth accelerates as unemployment holds steady, raising doubts over a March BoE rate cut. Will inflation force the BoE to hold rates longer?

RBA trims rates but warns of inflation uncertainty. Aussie dollar fluctuates as markets assess future policy moves.

US-China economic divide widens as Beijing seeks to reboot growth amid trade tensions.

The new government coalition provides an opportunity to address Belgium’s fiscal challenges, although the trade-offs between budgetary consolidation and the administration’s social and economic agendas could slow reform.

U.S. retail sales fell 0.9% in January, far below forecasts, as harsh weather and trade uncertainty slowed consumer spending. What’s next for the economy?

Robinhood, Coinbase, and Roku surge post-earnings, fueling after-hours gains. Will these moves push the S&P 500 and Nasdaq higher on Friday?

Natural gas prices test new highs as traders react to the EIA report.

Producer prices rose 0.4% in January, with energy and food costs surging. Persistent inflation may delay Fed rate cuts, impacting market expectations.

China’s economy braces for US tariffs, deflation risks, and policy responses amid uncertain global trade dynamics.

AppLovin soars 15%, Cisco rises on AI momentum, but Reddit sinks on weak user growth. Nasdaq 100 traders eye Fed policy and tariff risks ahead.

Gasoline inventories declined by 3 million barrels from the previous week.

Hotter-than-expected CPI data fuels inflation fears, pushing Fed rate cut expectations further out. Markets react with stock sell-offs and rising bond yields.

Germany’s next government faces the urgent task of addressing the economy’s structural weaknesses while navigating an increasingly protectionist and unpredictable US trade and defence policy.

Markets brace for fallout as US-China tariff battle intensifies, threatening key industries and global economic stability.