US goods trade deficit widens more than expected in August
The US goods trade deficit widened to $132.6 billion in August, exceeding expectations, as imports rose faster than exports.
30/09/2026 12:447 min read
Macro News
Inflation, employment, growth data and central bank decisions, and how they reprice risk across markets.
Preliminary German CPI accelerates to 3.3% in September, topping forecasts
Germany's preliminary September CPI rose to 3.3% year on year, above the 3.1% forecast and up from 2.9%; core inflation held at 2.4%.
30/09/2026 12:226 min read
ADP payrolls climb 90,000, beating 70,000 consensus
ADP reported 90,000 private-sector jobs added, surpassing the 70,000 consensus forecast, with the prior month revised to 38,000.
30/09/2026 12:217 min read
European equities fall as oil and bond yields bounce higher
European equities fell as oil and bond yields rebounded from overnight lows. The dollar eased, gold flat.
30/09/2026 11:438 min read
PCE Data to Gauge Impact on Markets and Trump's Midterm Prospects
Today's PCE data will test stocks, crypto, and Trump's political standing as voters focus on prices ahead of midterms.
30/09/2026 09:3013 min read
State inflation data suggest German CPI will top 3% again in September
All four German state CPI readings accelerated in September, raising the likelihood that national inflation will again exceed 3%.
30/09/2026 08:236 min read
German jobless rise bigger than forecast in September as autumn recovery stalls
German unemployment rose by 12,000 in September, well above the 1,000 expected, while the jobless rate stayed at 6.4%.
30/09/2026 08:148 min read
German unemployment jumps by 12,000 in September, beating forecasts
Germany's unemployment rose by 12,000 in September, far exceeding the 1,000 forecast. The jobless rate held at 6.4%.
30/09/2026 08:025 min read
Central bank comments: why they move markets
Central bank speeches move markets by altering expectations, as Williams' remarks cut October hike odds to 50%.
30/09/2026 07:5520 min read
French HICP Leaps to 3.4% in September, CPI Above Expectations
France's September HICP increased to 3.4% y/y, exceeding expectations, and CPI rose 3.0%, adding to euro area inflation worries.
30/09/2026 07:027 min read
French CPI rises to 3.0% in September, exceeding forecasts
French CPI rose to 3.0% y/y in September, above expectations of 2.8%, while HICP came in at 3.4%, also above forecast.
30/09/2026 06:555 min read
August sees 1.0% rise in German import prices, annual rate at 8.3%
German import prices rose 1.0% month-on-month in August, pushing the annual rate to 8.3%, the highest since December 2022.
30/09/2026 06:359 min read
German retail sales post 1.3% rise in August, recovering from July's 3.4% slide
Germany's retail sales rose 1.3% in August from July, missing the 1.5% forecast, after a steep 3.4% monthly drop.
30/09/2026 06:228 min read
UK Q2 GDP revised up to 0.5% quarterly growth
The final Q2 GDP figure was revised up to 0.5% quarterly and 1.4% annual growth, with minimal market impact expected.
30/09/2026 06:176 min read
German August retail sales up 1.3% m/m, missing 1.5% estimate
German retail sales rose 1.3% m/m in August, missing the 1.5% forecast, after July's 3.4% drop. Market impact is seen as minimal.
30/09/2026 06:145 min read