Germany’s private sector hits 16-month high as services offset factory slowdown
Germany’s private sector registered its fastest expansion in 16 months in September, driven by a rebound in services that balanced…
OECD warns UK inflation to outpace G7 peers amid tax and price pressures
The UK is set to experience the highest inflation among the G7 economies in 2025, according to new forecasts from…
OECD lifts US 2025 growth outlook on AI investment, warns of tariff drag
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) increased its prediction for GDP growth in the US in 2025, citing…
Analysis: base metals index hits high, but future gains appear limited
The London Metal Exchange’s base metals index recently reached its highest level this year, climbing approximately 10% since January. This…
US PMI shows business growth slows for second month
US business activity lost momentum in September for the second consecutive month, according to a flash reading of S&P Global’s…
Trump attacks the UN over migration, wars, and funding issues in fiery speech
President Donald Trump launched a sharp attack on the United Nations in his annual address to the General Assembly on…
Commodities wrap: gold soars past $3,800 as rate cut hopes fuel rally; oil jumps
Most commodities prices rose sharply on Tuesday with gold continuing its rally in anticipation of further interest rate cuts by…
Russian wheat prices rise amid tight supply and strong ruble
After four consecutive weeks of decline, Russian 12.5% protein wheat export prices saw a modest increase of $1.5, reaching $228–229…
Chinese buyers favor Argentine soybeans after export tax elimination
Chinese buyers have reserved at least ten shipments of Argentine soybeans following Buenos Aires’s decision to eliminate grain export taxes,…
Commodities wrap: gold scales new high, silver breaches $44/oz first time since 2011
Gold prices scaled new highs on the first day of a new week on Monday as traders anticipated more rate…