Inflation is an essential economic indicator. It is scrutinised by central banks and financial markets, heavily influencing their decision-making. It also plays a pivotal role in the value of currencies. Exchange rates react to both inflation data and interest rate...
Global trade is on the rise. The OECD estimates 2025 will see the total number of goods and services traded around the world increase by 3.3% – more than double the 1% seen in 2023. As global commerce continues to expand, businesses of all sizes are facing the...
In short, black swans are highly unpredictable events that carry a severe impact. They are situations that seem impossible, mainly because nothing in the past suggests they are coming. When black swan events happen, they have an extreme effect. There are many ways...
The foreign exchange (FX) market is filled with currencies. Many of them are freely traded and their values change based on supply, demand and other market factors. But there are some exceptions. Restricted and exotic currencies aren’t as accessible as major...
Inflation is a measure of how much prices for goods and services increase over time. For individuals and businesses, inflation impacts everything from household budgets to long-term economic planning. The UK sees inflation rise and fall due to various factors. To keep...
In January 2025, Donald Trump officially took the driving seat of the world’s largest economy and became president of the United States of America for a second term. In an announcement in late November 2024, Trump outlined plans to introduce steep tariffs on Canada,...
