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Economic and market news, cross-checked against recognised financial sources.
November 2026
Bank of England preview: Bank Rate forecast at 4.00%, up from 3.75%
The Bank of England decides on rates on 5 November at 12:00 UTC. The calendar forecast is 4.00%, compared with the current 3.75%.
New Zealand unemployment unexpectedly climbs to 11-year high, missing 5.5% forecast
New Zealand’s jobless rate rose to its highest level in 11 years in the latest quarter, against expectations of a dip to 5.5%, days…
Reserve Bank of Australia raises rates to 4.85%, an 18-year high
The Reserve Bank of Australia lifted its cash rate target by 25 basis points to 4.85% in a 6–3 vote, in line with forecasts.
Reserve Bank of Australia preview: cash rate forecast at 4.85%, up from 4.60%
The RBA announces its rate decision on 3 November 2026 at 03:30 UTC. The calendar forecast is 4.85%, above the current 4.60%.
Week Ahead: RBA and BoE decisions, US jobs report and euro area inflation
Two central bank decisions, in Australia and the UK, plus the US jobs report and euro area inflation, shape the week of 2 to…
October 2026
Tech selloff deepens as Amazon falls 7% after hours and Nasdaq 100 nears correction
Technology stocks slid again on 30 October 2026 after Amazon and Intel results added to worries about the cost of artificial intelligence.
Bank of Japan holds rate at 1.25% and says underlying inflation has reached 2%
The Bank of Japan kept its policy rate at 1.25% in an 8-1 vote and said underlying inflation has hit its 2% target for…
Bank of Japan holds rates unchanged as expected, signals inflation trend at 2%
The Bank of Japan kept its policy rate unchanged on 30 October 2026, in line with forecasts, and the yen held its gains.
Binance halts deposits and withdrawals after suspected hack, over $2.5 billion frozen
Binance has suspended all deposits and withdrawals while it investigates a security incident that has frozen more than $2.5 billion in assets, Bloomberg reported.
European Central Bank holds rates at 2.65% as energy prices push inflation higher
The ECB kept its main refinancing rate at 2.65% and its deposit rate at 2.50% on 29 October 2026, as expected, while warning about…
Fed holds rates at 4.00% as Warsh says inflation is still too high
The US Federal Reserve kept its policy rate at 4.00% on 28 October 2026. Chairman Kevin Warsh said inflation is still too high.
Bank of Japan preview: policy rate expected to stay unchanged on 30 October
The Bank of Japan announces its rate decision on 30 October at 02:30 UTC. The calendar points to an unchanged policy rate, below 1.25%.
US Federal Reserve holds rates at 3.75% to 4%, with two votes for a hike
The Fed left its policy rate range at 3.75% to 4.00% on 28 October 2026, but two officials voted for an increase.
European Central Bank preview: main refinancing rate expected to stay at 2.65%
The ECB announces its rate decision on 29 October 2026 at 13:15 UTC, with the main refinancing rate forecast to stay at 2.65%.
New Zealand central bank holds rate at 2.75%, kiwi slides most versus Aussie since 2017
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand left its policy rate at 2.75% against forecasts for a hike, and the New Zealand dollar fell sharply…
US Federal Reserve preview: rate expected to stay at 4.00% on 28 October
The Fed announces its rate decision on 28 October at 18:00 UTC. The calendar forecast points to no change, with the rate staying at…
Bank of Canada preview: overnight rate forecast at 2.50%, up from 2.25%
The Bank of Canada decides on rates on 28 October 2026 at 13:45 UTC. The calendar forecast is 2.50%, above the current 2.25%.
Week Ahead: Fed, ECB and BoJ decisions, plus US GDP and Australian inflation
Three major central banks decide on rates this week, Canada and New Zealand are forecast to hike, and US GDP and core PCE land…
Week in Review: French yields hit 5%, oil jumps on Gulf attacks, UK PMI beats
French 10-year yields touched 5%, Brent reached $117 on Gulf attacks, and UK business surveys beat forecasts while the euro area slowed.
Trump says US may launch another Iran operation as Brent oil hits $117.27
Trump told a rally the US may carry out another operation against Iran, as Reuters reported he is weighing how to end the war.…
UK flash composite PMI rises to 53.1 in October, beating 51.8 forecast
UK private-sector activity grew at its fastest rate since February in October, with the flash composite PMI at 53.1 against 51.8 expected.
Euro area flash PMI slips to 51.9 in October as France falls into contraction
Euro area business activity grew at its slowest pace in four months in October, with France contracting and Germany slowing, flash PMI surveys showed.
Nasdaq 100 drops 2.90% as Meta and Tesla results fail to support AI trade
The Nasdaq 100 fell 2.90% on 22 October 2026 as concerns over the cost of AI spending weighed on Meta and other big tech…
France’s bond risk premium climbs to levels last seen in the euro zone debt crisis
The extra yield investors demand to hold French government debt has reached euro zone crisis levels, amid a broad move away from risk on…