AI helps UK economy grow at fastest pace for more than two years
GDP ‘grew robustly’ by 0.7% in third quarter and by 0.2% month on month in September despite high oil prices
Economy
UK Economy Powers on Through Third Quarter but the Headwinds Are Building
The US government releases a monthly employment report based on two surveys—one is a survey of establishments, and the other is a survey of households. The former found that, in October, 165,000 new jobs were created—a …
UK economy grows at fastest rate for more than two years
The UK economy grew at its fastest rate for more than two years in the three months to September.
FCA proposes greater pension investment flexibility to support long-term value for savers
Workplace pension providers could have greater flexibility to invest for the long term under proposals from the FCA, helping them deliver better outcomes for savers while ensuring savers' interests remain protected.
UK drone maker founded by Ukrainians hits £4.5bn value after raising £500m
Britain’s national wealth fund invests £113m in UForce, whose equipment has been used heavily in war with Russia
Iran conflict: US strategy split and blockade risks – Rabobank
Rabobank’s Global Daily outlines diverging US positions on Iran, with Vice-President Vance exploring direct talks while President Donald Trump criticises the existing MoU and demands “total victory.”
US 10-year yield: Up move eyes 5.36% – Societe Generale
Societe Generale’s rates team notes a sharp advance in 10‑year US Treasuries after defending key trendline support near 4.81%, with yields now challenging the 50‑day moving average. The bank sees scope for consolidation…
EUR/USD: Slippery slope if 1.10 breaks – Societe Generale
Societe Generale’s Kenneth Broux highlights renewed Dollar strength pressuring EUR/USD towards the key 1.10 level, with the pair already below its 200-week moving average and challenging the May 2025 trough.
US Dollar Index (DXY) trims gains after hitting 19-month highs at 103.08
The US Dollar Index (DXY) has reversed previous daily gains, returning to levels below 103.00 after hitting fresh 19-month highs at 103.08 earlier in the day. The DXY, which measures the value of the Greenback against a…
Water industry bonus ban to be tightened as Ofwat warns of ‘damage to public trust’
Regulator to hasten review over concerns that firms are ‘undermining’ rules to make large payments to bosses
Gold Below $4,000: Buying Opportunity or Warning Sign for These 9 Mining Stocks?
In one of the most dramatic starts to any year, gold soared to record highs in January, crossing above US$5,500/oz intraday before dipping below US$4,000/oz in late June. Down roughly 7% year-to-date, gold nonetheless r…
UK Q3 GDP rises 0.7% as business services offset construction slump
UK gross domestic product (GDP) in volume terms was estimated to have increased by 0.5% in Quarter 1 (Jan to Mar) 2019, unrevised from the first estimate for this quarter.
Yields Rise Again as Inflation Concerns Replace Oil Fears
Government bonds, precious metals and international stocks sold off on Friday, as inflation fears mounted and U.S. President Donald Trump concluded his high stakes visit to China.
Indonesian rupiah hits record low amid MSCI downgrade concerns
SGX’s market capitalisation climbs to US$644 billion as IDX’s falls to US$618 billion
Form 4 Uber Technologies Inc For: 12 November
Starting from 1 November 2025, it is required by law that all child passengers aged below eight must use compliant child safety seats in private cars, unless they are 1.35 metres or taller. Otherwise, the driver must no…
Nvidia worth 25% less without Jensen Huang as CEO, Yorkville Ives says
Jensen Huang, the leather-jacket-wearing and autograph-signing co-founder and CEO of Nvidia, has made himself a seemingly inseparable part of the AI chipmaker.
EU, UK weigh delay to 10% EV tariff from Jan 1 - report
The EU and UK car industries are urging the European Commission to adjust the Brexit trade deal and suspend, for a second time, tariffs on imports of electric vehicles.
Japan PPI inflation surges past expectations in Oct
Rising inflation risks and geopolitical tensions pushed US Treasury yields and the dollar higher, causing global stock markets to retreat. Higher energy prices and a potential hawkish Federal Reserve stance for 2026 dom…
Euro posts modest gains near 1.1100 as traders assess ECB's rate path
The EUR/USD pair posts modest gains near 1.1095 during the early Asian trading hours on Thursday. However, the potential upside for the major pair might be limited by expectations of a bigger interest rate hike from the…
Japanese Yen recovers from two-month low as BoJ rate hike bets meet intervention risk
The USD/JPY pair attracts some sellers during the Asian session on Thursday, snapping a two-day winning streak to its highest level since early September, around the 160.00 psychological mark touched the previous day. S…
Australian Dollar declines to near 10-month lows
AUD/USD loses ground for the third consecutive day, trading around 0.6840 during Asian hours on Thursday. The pair falls to nearly 10-month lows as the US Dollar (USD) receives support from an increasingly hawkish Feder…
New Zealand Dollar faces pressure against US Dollar as traders consider bigger Fed rate hike
The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is under pressure against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, holding onto its two day’s losses at around 0.5560 in the Asian trade.
US Dollar Index (DXY) rises above 103.00, highest since April 2025 on Fed bets, Iran risks
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, hits a fresh high since April 2025 during the Asian session on Thursday, with bulls looking to build on the momentum beyond the 103.0…
NVIDIA shares slide over 7% as report says board preparing to oust CEO Huang
• Huang’s future on the line: Nvidia’s board is meeting to discuss the fate of CEO Jensen Huang, two sources told CNN. There was an expectation among Trump administration insiders that he would be ousted, the sources sa…