U.S. Treasuries seem increasingly anxious about 2026 and the bond market is already rebuilding risk premia ahead of the new year. Even with more interest rate cuts likely, the looming change at the ...

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Trump tariff tracker: US trade, markets and the economy

Donald Trump has hit dozens of US trading partners with new tariffs while formalising recent trade deals with others, including the UK and EU. Analysts at Yale Budget Lab estimate that, overall, the ...

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Market navigator: week of 8 December 2025

US equity markets consolidate before Fed's rate decision. Hong Kong stocks see profit-taking after 30% gains. Yen strengthens on BOJ rate hike expectations.

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What to expect from markets during a US government shutdown

A US government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to pass funding legislation, forcing non-essential federal services to cease operations. While these events might seem purely political, they often ...

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Can European stocks continue to outperform US markets? Have your say

Major European stock markets have outperformed their US counterparts so far this year, as investors have turned more cautious amid uncertainty over president Donald Trump's tariff agenda. Markets ...

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