Economic

The historical resonance of 2025 cannot be overstated. It marks the halfway point to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, reflecting progress and challenges in poverty alleviation, gender equality and climate action.

Russia's seaborne crude oil exports plummet as U.S. sanctions take effect; comprehensive tariffs may hit Canada's economy by 3%; Trump policies spark market volatility, driving a strong rebound in the dollar and futures markets...

When Donald Trump pulled off a surprise win in the 2016 presidential election, the news ignited a powerful rally in the U.S. stock market that lasted into early February 2018.

Growth divergences persist and could widen, while policy shifts may reignite inflation pressures in some countries.

Rising unemployment and expectations for wage growth to have peaked will allow the Bank of England to cut interest rates in February and perhaps on three further occasions.

Continued dollar strength and associated pressures on global finance may be the hallmark of 2025 foreign exchange markets, especially the first half of the year, notwithstanding the dollar’s large ‘overvaluation’ and massive current account deficit.

The Dollar rose after Donald Trump said he would likely move to impose tariffs from February 01.

Private sector pay growth watched by BoE as a gauge of inflation.

According to some forecasts, the dollar will surrender 10% of its share of global foreign exchange reserves over the next 10 years. If that happens, 10 different currencies will benefit.