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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Australia Raises Cash Rate for First Time Since Late 2023
The Reserve Bank of Australia unanimously raised the cash rate by 25bps to 3.85% at its first policy meeting of…
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Saudi Non-Oil Private Sector Stays Expansionary
Riyad Bank Saudi Arabia’s PMI eased to 56.3 in January 2026 from 57.4 in December, the lowest in six months…
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Turkey Trade Deficit Widens in January
Turkey’s trade deficit widened to USD 8.35 billion in January 2026 from USD 7.51 billion in the same month last…
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France Manufacturing PMI Hits 3-½-Year High
France’s HCOB Manufacturing PMI rose to 51.2 in January 2026 from 50.7 in December, marking its highest reading since June…
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Germany Manufacturing PMI Revised Higher
The HCOB Germany Manufacturing PMI was revised higher to 49.1 in January 2026 from a preliminary of 48.7, the highest…
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Eurozone Manufacturing Sector Remains in Contraction
The HCOB Eurozone Manufacturing PMI rose to 49.5 in January 2026, broadly in line with the preliminary estimate of 49.4…
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The Week Ahead – silver and gold sell off deepens
Risk aversion grips markets at the start of February Risk aversion is gripping financial markets this morning, as the gold…
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Russia Manufacturing PMI Rises to 8-Month High
The S&P Global Russia Manufacturing PMI rose to 49.4 in January 2026 from 48.1 in December 2025. This marked the…
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India January Manufacturing PMI Revised Lower
The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI rose to 55.4 in January 2026 from 55.0 in December, but was revised lower from…
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Dutch Retail Sales Growth Slows to 7-Month Low
Retail sales in the Netherlands increased by 3% year-on-year in December 2025, easing from an upwardly revised 4.3% rise in…
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