Eurozone economy grows 1.2% in Q2
The euro area economy expanded by 1.2% in the second quarter on a yearly basis, exceeding the market expectation of
GLOBAL ECONOMIES
US dollar falls to 10-week low as weak economic data weighs on Fed rate outlook
10-year US Treasury yield drops to around 4.68% after retail sales, employment figures signal softer economic activity The US dollar
Eurozone economy grows 0.4% in 2nd quarter, matching expectations
The eurozone economy expanded by 0.4% in the second quarter of 2026, matching market expectations, according to a flash estimate
UK economy expands 0.4% in Q2 as services offset stagnant production
Economy grows 0.3% in June, beating expectations for contraction The UK economy expanded 0.4% in the second quarter of 2026
Global bonds come under selling pressure amid Middle East tensions in H1
Global bond markets faced selling pressure in the first six months of the year amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the
Oil prices climb as US strikes on Iran fuel fears truce is unravelling
Oil prices climbed nearly 2% on Wednesday after the U.S. military launched airstrikes against Iran and reimposed crude sales sanctions,
IMF points to decline in commodity prices after US-Iran deal
International Monetary Fund (IMF) spokeswoman Julie Kozack said commodity prices fell following the cessation of conflicts in the Middle East
Oil slips again as US, Iran sign peace deal
Oil prices fell in early trading on Thursday after the U.S. and Iran signed an interim agreement that would end
Ships start to trickle through Strait of Hormuz, but who will run it still in doubt
Trump said the strait would be “completely open” by Friday, but key details over who will manage the crucial waterway
Crude oil jumps over 3% as Middle East tensions escalate
Oil prices jumped more than 3% on Monday after Iran launched missiles at Israel, raising fears of a wider regional