As Trump declares inflation tamed, Iran conflict threatens new price pressures
Gas prices at a Sunoco gas station in Media, Pennsylvania, US, on Monday, March 2, 2026. Oil surged…
European Economies Are Not Stagnating
Since COVID-19, a narrative about economic stagnation in Europe alongside booming productivity in America — “Eurosclerosis,” to use…
NZ business confidence eases but inflation pressures build – ANZ survey
Confidence remains high, but rising cost and wage pressures keep inflation risks alive. Summary: Business confidence fell 5…
GT Voice: South Korea’s export growth to China suggests complementarity outweighs competition
Containers pile up at Pyeongtaek Port in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea on July 31, 2025. Photo: VCG South…
European gas prices jump by as much as 45% as Qatar stops LNG production
The benchmark European gas price, traded on the Dutch TTF hub, rose by as much as 45% to…
BOJ’s Himino: GDP is tracking okay
Real interest rates still significantly negative; policy remains accommodative following December’s hike to 0.75%Natural rate of interest estimated…
ECONOMIC WEEK AHEAD: March 2
Nothing upends the economic game board like a sudden war few had in their bingo cards a week…
Germany January retail sales -0.9% vs -0.2% m/m expected
Prior +0.1%; revised to +1.2% The drop here needs to be put into context a little more, as…
I am a trader stuck in Abu Dhabi. Anyone who wants to stay here is delusional
I am a trader for a major US bank in London. Last week I flew to Abu Dhabi,…
First Light News: Macro Week Ahead – US Jobs Data on Deck
Nvidia daily candlestick chart. Source: TradingView Importantly, the company’s guidance noted that fiscal Q1 FY27 revenue is expected…
Zimbabwe launches new ZiG banknotes as central bank targets stability after years of currency turmoil
The notes feature illustrations of the Big Five wildlife, a design choice meant to give the currency a…
UK February final manufacturing PMI 51.7 vs 52.0 prelim
Key findings: New export orders rise at quickest pace in four and-a-half years Business sentiment stays close to…