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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Fed’s Barkin: Labour market is steady, but hiring remains uncomfortably narrow
Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin said the decline in the unemployment rate was welcome and described job growth as modest but stable.…
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NFP – Interpreting Fridays Data
Interpreting data from the American labor market is becoming an increasingly challenging task for both analysts and investors. The latest…
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Mixed Labour Market Report Supports AI Trade as Productivity Boom Takes Hold in The U.S.
The US labour market report for December was both dovish and hawkish. The headline payrolls data was weaker than expected,…
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US Consumer Sentiment Rises Slightly in January
The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index inched up for the second consecutive month, rising to 54.0 in January 2026,…
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Canadian Employment Better Than Expected
09.01.2025 – Employment Data from Canada (December): Employment Change: 8,2k (Expected: -5,5k; Previous: 53,6k) Full-Employment Change: 50,2k (Previous: -9,4k) Part-Time…
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US Unemployment Rate Ticks Lower in December
The US unemployment rate edged down to 4.4% in December 2025, from a revised 4.5% in November, which had marked…
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Eurozone Retail Sales climb 2.3% YoY in November vs. 1.6% expected
The Eurozone’s Retail Sales increased by 2.3% year-over-year (YoY) in November, following a revised 1.9% growth in October, according to…
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World Food Prices Down to 16-Month Low
The FAO Food Price Index fell 0.6% to 124.3 points in December 2025, reaching the lowest since August 2024. Vegetable…
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Italy Retail Sales Growth Steady at 0.5%
Italy’s retail sales increased 0.5% month-on-month in November 2025, the same pace as in the previous month and coming in…
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Spain Industrial Output Surges at Fastest Pace Since 2022
Spain’s industrial production expanded by 4.5% year-on-year in November 2025, sharply accelerating from a 1.2% increase in October and marking…
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