Economics
Economics is a vast and complex field of study that plays a crucial role in our daily lives, shaping the way we make decisions and interact with the world. It is a discipline that examines the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. In the context of trading, understanding economics is essential as it provides a framework for understanding the financial markets, the forces that drive them, and the broader economic environment in which they operate.
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Decline in Marlboro Sales – Stagnation in Nicotine Sales
Altria Group (MO.US) announced its Q4 2025 results before the market opened (January 29, 2026). Net revenue reached $5.08 billion, down…
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Caterpillar (CAT.US) Gains After Q4 Earnings
Caterpillar (CAT.US) delivered a solid quarter in terms of both revenue and earnings per share, but tariffs clearly stood out…
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Economic Calendar – November Trade Balance and U.S. Factory Orders in Focus
Today’s macroeconomic calendar is relatively light given the intense week so far. However, particular attention should be paid to the…
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Dutch Business Confidence Turns Positive
Business confidence in the Netherlands’ manufacturing sector rose to 0.8 in January 2026, turning positive for the first time since…
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Turkish Jobless Rate Lowest Since 2005
Turkey’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 7.7% in December 2025, down from a downwardly revised 8.5% in November. It…
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Swedish Monthly GDP Contracts in December
The Swedish economy contracted by 0.6% month-over-month in December 2025, reversing an upwardly revised 0.5% growth in the previous month,…
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Japan Consumer Morale Highest in 21 Months
Japan’s consumer confidence index increased to 37.9 in January 2026 from 37.2 in December, but remained slightly below market forecasts…
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Earnings – Microsoft, Tesla and Meta Platforms Post Q4 Results
U.S. technology companies reported their Q4 2025 results after the Wall Street close today. Most companies (Tesla didn’t) beat consensus estimates…
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FOMC Decision: Fed firmly on pause, as dollar recovers but gold continues to surge
The Federal Reserve kept monetary policy unchanged at its meeting today, which was widely expected. The accompanying statement had some…
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Australia Q4 Import Prices Unexpectedly Rise
Australia’s import prices increased 0.9% quarter-on-quarter in Q4 2025, defying market expectations of a 0.2% decline and reversing a 0.4%…
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