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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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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Germany Cuts 2026 GDP Growth Forecast to 1%
The German government lowered its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for this year to 1.0% from an earlier forecast…
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Starbucks Gains After Q4 Earnings
Starbucks (SBUX.US) is signaling a revival of its U.S. business, even though margins remain under pressure. Shares are rising after…
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US Mortgage Applications Fall
The volume of mortgage applications in the US fell by 8.5% from the previous week in the period ending January…
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Microsoft Preview – Azure, AI And a Test of Growth Quality
Why Microsoft’s Earnings Matter Microsoft enters the earnings season as one of the most important and, at the same time,…
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FED – FOMC Preview
FOMC preview: Fed on hold, as independence fears and dollar’s demise in focus The Federal Reserve will announce its latest…
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Fed Set to Pause Rate Cuts
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to leave the federal funds rate unchanged at the 3.5%–3.75% target range in its…
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