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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Dutch Trade Surplus Narrows in December
The Netherlands’ trade surplus narrowed slightly to EUR 9.72 billion in December 2025 from EUR 9.70 billion in the same…
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China Inflation Rate Below Expectations
China’s annual inflation eased sharply to 0.2% in January 2026 from 0.8% a month earlier, marking the lowest print since…
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China Food Prices Fall for First Time in 3 Months
China’s food prices fell 0.7% year on year in January 2026, reversing a 1.1% rise in the previous month and…
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RBA Signals Further Action to Bring Down Inflation
The Reserve Bank of Australia indicated it will take further action to curb inflation, which Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser said…
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Economic Calendar – U.S. Retail Sales in Focus
Today’s economic calendar is fairly packed and heavily US-focused, with January retail sales set to take center stage. The earnings docket is…
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Dutch Manufacturing Output Rises 0.5% in December
Manufacturing production in the Netherlands rose by 0.5% month-on-month in December 2025, after an upwardly revised 1% drop in November.…
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Finnish Industrial Output Rises for 3rd Month
Industrial production in Finland rose by 2% year-on-year in December 2025, accelerating from a downwardly revised 1.7% increase in the…
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Saudi Arabia Industrial Output Eases
Industrial production in Saudi Arabia rose by 8.9% year-on-year in December 2025, easing from a three-year high of 10.4% in…
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France Jobless Rate Climbs to Four-Year High
The unemployment rate in France climbed to 7.9% in Q4 2025, above the expected 7.8% and up from 7.7% in…
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Norway Inflation Rate Picks Up to 3.6%
Norway’s annual inflation rate accelerated to 3.6% in January 2026 from 3.2% in December, well above the expected 3.1%. This…
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