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Economy update Eurozone unemployment in August rose to 6.3%, up from 6.2% in July and matching the year-ago level. In the whole of the EU, it remained steady at 5.9%. The ongoing US government shutdown provides a boost for gold, which is steady around record highs and sends the dollar lower. Friday’s job data is […]

Economy update The US government will run out of funding tomorrow unless a last-minute deal is struck between the Republicans and the Democrats. The opposition is demanding the reversal of Medicaid cuts, extending subsidies for the Affordable Care Act and restoring funding to public media. Eurozone economic sentiment improved in September, although the outlook for […]

APAC was listless and awaits Wall St reaction for new swathe of Trump tariffs. Unless US production is planned, 100% tariffs will be placed on branded pharma products, 25% on all heavy trucks, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathrooms and 30% on upholstery. Because European companies have US sectors, their investors are relatively sanguine. Confusing […]

Economy update The Swiss National Bank kept the cost of borrowing unchanged at 0% refusing to implement negative rates due to uncertainties caused by US tariffs. German economic institutes revised the country’s 2025 growth upwards to 0.2%. US 2Q core PCE is expected to be 2.5% and initial jobless claims 235,000. Tomorrow will see the […]

APAC showed the way by opening quietly and defensive as Japan posted a poor Sep Manufacturing PMI of 48.4 v 49.7 in Aug, output was the lowest in 6 months and caution prevails due to uncertain global climate, Services PMI remains firm which is why the poor Manufacturing saw small reaction in the Nikkei. Inflation […]

Daily morning economic update, live from the CME trading floor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqrSf0ebKE0&t=1s

Daily morning economic update, live from the CME trading floor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7TySstDyw8&t=1s

A look ahead into next week’s economic outlook, earnings and financial reports, effects of the FED meeting, and current global and domestic economic factors at play going forward. Enjoy and have a great weekend everyone!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfaVl-rA82M

Daily morning economic update, live from the CME trading floor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW4138EoT6s&t=20s

Daily morning economic update, live from the CME trading floor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa_3nwCNWe0&t=1s