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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Economic Calendar – NFP in Focus
Today’s economic calendar features one of the most critical releases of the month: the US Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report. Although…
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US Nonfarm Payrolls Expected to Drop to 59K
The US economy likely added 59K payrolls in February 2026, marking a sharp slowdown from the strong 130K increase recorded…
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UK House Price Growth Above Forecasts
The Halifax House Price Index showed UK house prices rose 1.3% year-on-year in February 2026, more than the expected 0.9%…
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ECB Minutes – Peak Impact of Euro Strenght re- Inflation Yet to Come
The ECB minutes failed to have any significant effect on the EURUSD rate, as the release reiterated the balanced ECB…
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BoE DMP Survey: UK firms anticipate easing inflation, improved employment outlook
UK firms report annual own-price growth of 3.7% in the three months to February. Businesses expect a slight moderation in…
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Italy Retail Sales Rebound More than Expected
Italy’s retail sales increased by 0.6% month-on-month in January 2026, more than market expectations of a 0.2% rise and rebounding…
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Economic Calendar – Central Banks in Focus
Even if all eyes remain turned toward the Middle East, Thursday will bring several publications that may break through the…
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Stronger Than Expected ADP Fails to Support The Dollar
1:15 PM GMT – United States, ADP Employment Change: Actual 63K (Forecast 50k, Previous 11k revised down from 22k) The dollar…
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ASM International NV Earnings Boost European Stock Markets
ASM International NV (ASM.NL) has published better-than-expected results for Q4 2025 and a forecast for Q1 2026. Q4 revenues amounted to…
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German Composite PMI Revised Slightly Up
The HCOB Germany Composite PMI was revised slightly higher to 53.2 in February 2026 from a preliminary of 53.1, and…
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