ICYMI – Euro area GDP weakest in 9 quarters, jobs slow, industry falls sharpest in 2 years
Euro area Q1 GDP confirmed at 0.1%Q/Q, the joint-weakest in nine quarters, as industrial output posted its steepest q ...
The S&P and NASDAQ indices close at record levels. The Dow industrial average lags
The sharply higher than expected PPI inflation data today, did not deter buyers in the broader S&P and NASDAQ ind ...
Economic and event calendar in Asia Thursday, May 14, 2026. Trump in China today.
There isn’t much on the data agenda to shift around financial markets too much upon release. Trump is in China ...
ECBs Lane:Monetary policy decisions will continue to be made on a meeting-by-meeting basis
ECBs Lane gave a speech at a Dinner event. Below are the main commentary on the Economy/Policy. Supply-driven energy ...
Kevin Warsh confirmed as the Fed Chair
The U.S. Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the Federal Reserve chair succeeding Jerome Powell. All Democrats apart from ...
NASDAQ index trades to a new record. Are there topside targets? Where is close risk?
The NASDAQ index continues to power to new record highs, with the latest all-time peak reaching 26,474.18. The index ...
Minneapolis Fed Pres. Kashkari: Inflation is too high
Fed Pres. Kashkari is speaking and saysInflation is too highA huge question mark about how long Strait of Hormuz will ...
BOC Meeting Minutes: Sees future rate adjustments would likely be small.
The BOC Meeting meeting minutes are out for the April 29 meeting. International economyMiddle East war increased unce ...
US treasury auctions off $25 billion of 30 year bonds at a high yield of 5.046%
The U.S. Treasury auctioned off $25 billion of the 30 year bonds at a high yield of 5.046% WI level at the time of th ...
UK Starmer: Has made clear to allies, he will stand & fight if Streeting triggers contest.
UK PM Starmer is saying:Has made it clear to allies that he will stand and fight if Wes Streeting to succeed in trigg ...
More from Fed’s Collins:Strong productivity gains should help lessen inflationary pressure
Has been expecting to see continued productivity gains, it’s not just AI-driven.Employment rate remains relativ ...
Fed:Americans remained financially resilient in 2025, but worries beneath the surface grew
In 2025 73% of Americans said doing OK or comfortably financially, unchanged from 2024
In 2025 63% said could c ...