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Eurozone Inflation Set to Rise as ECB Rate Hike Looms in September

Economists expect inflation to move higher on elevated energy prices, making a September ECB interest rate increase all but certain.

What Record UK Heatwaves Mean for the Economy and Your Investments

The hottest summer on record could likely impact inflation, infrastructure, and company earnings.

UK Energy Bills to Rise 4% in October, With Bigger Increase Forecast for January

Ofgem’s energy price cap will rise to £1,723 for the average household, while analysts expect bills could climb another 9% in the new year.

What Europe’s Extreme Summer Means for Stocks and the Economy

Heat, drought, and wildfires are weighing on European growth and corporate profits, threatening to extend the economic fallout well beyond the summer.

Why Bond Yields Are Rising—and Might Keep Heading Higher

Major bond markets are under pressure thanks to massive AI debt sales, fiscal woes, and inflation concerns.

UK Inflation Rises to 2.9% in July on Higher Energy Prices

A surge in gas prices has driven the latest increase in the Consumer Prices Index, according to the Office for National Statistics.

UK Jobless Rate Unchanged at 4.9% in June, Above Forecasts

Unemployment rate is up from 4.7% a year prior.

What to Expect from July’s UK Inflation Data

Some economists say price pressures are building again.

UK Economy Grew 0.4% in Second Quarter

ONS says growth was driven by the services sector.

The US Fed’s New Philosophy Could Be a Recipe for Interest Rate Volatility

Kevin Warsh is chasing a historical mirage in his goal to untether the bond market from Fed communication.

Will the ECB Raise Interest Rates Again in 2026, But Cut Them in 2027?

Markets almost unanimously expect another ECB rate hike in September.

What 7 Key Indicators Tell Investors About US Markets Right Now

Gold and bitcoin have retreated from recent highs, but most major market indicators still sit above long-term averages.

US GDP Growth Is Stronger Than It Looks, but There’s a Red Flag

Consumer spending and business investment point to stronger underlying growth than the headline GDP figure suggests, but a shrinking household savings rate could become a problem.

Will Taxes Rise in the Autumn Budget on October 28?

Taxpayers expect significant changes under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey.

Eurozone Inflation Surprises to the Upside, September ECB Rate Hike Now More Likely

Inflation in July rose by 2.9% year over year, above forecasts.

Bank of England Holds Rates Steady as Voices Calling for Higher Rates Grow

Three MPC members voted to hike rates, raising the possibility of higher interest rates this year.

US Fed Holds Steady in July, Giving Few Hints On What’s to Come

Warsh points to bond yields as a verdict on the economy, but the Fed’s new communication style leaves investors with little to go on.

Eurozone Inflation Outlook: Will Higher Energy Prices Force the ECB to Raise Rates?

Economists expect inflation to remain elevated on higher energy prices, making a September ECB rate hike increasingly likely.

What Has Andy Burnham Actually Said About Stamp Duty?

Property tax to stay for now, but the new UK prime minister hints at wider overhaul of council tax.

What to Expect from the July Fed Meeting

Officials will weigh recent improved inflation data against the latest spike in oil prices, but investors may have to make do with less communication under Warsh.