UK’s GDP Falters in September 2025: Is the Pound Headed for Rough Waters?
The United Kingdom’s economic engine sputtered in September 2025, with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reporting that real GDP fell by 0.1% in the month, following stagnation in August. The figures paint a picture of an economy struggling to regain momentum as weak production, particularly in the automotive sector, continues to drag on overall output.
U.S. Consumer Confidence Crumbles to 3-Year Low—What the Michigan Sentiment Slump Means for the Dollar and Forex Markets
The latest University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index for November 2025 has delivered a sobering picture of U.S. economic morale. The headline figure plunged to 53.6, the weakest reading since June 2022, marking a steep reversal from earlier optimism this year
Japan Faces First Economic Contraction in Six Quarters—Are U.S. Tariffs to Blame?
Japan’s economy is on the brink of its first contraction in six quarters, as preliminary indicators suggest that GDP likely shrank 0.6% in real terms (2.5% annualized) in Q3 2025, according to a Reuters poll of 18 economists. This follows a 2.2% annualized expansion in Q2, signaling a sharp slowdown driven primarily by external pressures.
Canada’s Job Market Surges in October—But Is the “Wicked” Rise Masking Deeper Weakness for the Loonie?
In a twist befitting the Halloween season, Canada’s employment data for October delivered a “wickedly” good surprise. According to Statistics Canada, employment jumped by 66,600, following a solid 60,400 rise in September, fully erasing the mid-summer slump that had worried policymakers and investors alike.
RBNZ Governor Hawkesby’s Final Speech: Independence and Partnership in Shaping New Zealand’s Economic Future
According to the latest release from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the Consumer Price Index (CPI) — Australia’s key measure of inflation — rose 1.3% in the September 2025 quarter, bringing the annual inflation rate to 3.2%.
From Practice to Profit: How to Integrate Demo Learning into Live Forex Trading
For every Forex trading beginner, the demo account is the first taste of the market. It’s where you learn how to open and close trades, read currency charts like EUR/USD or USD/JPY, and understand how leverage works—without risking real money.