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EuropeEuropean stock markets are in the red as traders remain nervous about the relatively high US government bond yields and the fiscal policy of the Italian government. The US released a mixed...

Naturally whenever we see an NFP in the low hundred thousands, questions are asked about what went wrong in the labour that month and whether it’s a sign of things to come but this time that is...

US jobs report could add to abundance of positive data this week; Higher rates raise more concerns for emerging markets Was Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) commitment on wages a sign of an end to low earnings...

The Bank of Mexico held its overnight rate at 7.75%, as expected. The trade deal between Mexico, Canada and US and higher interest rate yields suggest we should see further improvement in MXN. The...

Stocks are firmly in the red as investors are worried about rising US government bond yields, emerging market economies, and Italy’s political situation. The rise in US yields could put...

Wall Street fell sharply lower on Thursday, as treasury yields hit the highest level since 2011. Rapidly rising treasury yields are dampening appetite for stocks, stoking fears that higher rates will...

This article exposes the false economic concepts behind GDP, which is only the visible tip of a large iceberg of economic deceit. Describing an increase in GDP as economic growth owes its meagre...

IHS Markit PMI data point to economy growing at annualised rate approaching 3% in Q3 Slower growth compared to earlier in the year reflects signs of peaking demand and rising capacity...

EuropeA broad based sell-off is sweeping across Europe as traders are worried about emerging market (EM) economies. The prospect of four rate hikes from the Federal Reserve in the next 12 months, is...

Soaring US yields drive global markets, pushing stocks lower Dollar eases from Treasury-led spike Oil on track for highest close in four years Key EventsYesterday's accelerated selloff in...

SummaryStock markets are a little like rabbits in headlights, as benchmark yields approach levels that have, historically, been cause for concern. Nothing to see here One of the most eye-catching...

Traders have adopted a risk-off strategy this morning as the mediocre finish in New York last night, left traders a little uneasy. Yesterday the Dow Jones hit a record high, but closed well off the...

Eurozone PMI at second-lowest level for 22 months Manufacturing sees export-led slowdown but service sector growth perks up Italy and Spain see especially weak expansions Survey sends dovish signals...

'All-sector' PMI dips to second-lowest since April but remains consistent with 0.3-0.4% GDP rise in Q3 Broad-based steady growth signalled, though construction lags manufacturing and services Cost...