The only interesting aspect of economic cycles from a FX point of view is: Which economy will be first in, and last out of the recession. Discussing wether or not a recession will happen is pointless imho.

US: Heading for recession?

I truly don't. The countries in the lower end aren't exactly GDP output machines either. If you argue that the low impact Romania and Hungary have on EU GDP suggests that they shouldn't be included in EU inflation data, the same would be the case ...

Annual inflation up to 1.5% in the euro area

Why would you do that? Should we not count the lower end of the scale as well then? What would be the point?

Annual inflation up to 1.5% in the euro area

So, he was a monster. A now dead monster. Seeing as these guys both claim they're not after the money (hah!), I hope they get the closure they're seeking.

Michael Jackson’s $2 billion empire in jeopardy after HBO revives decades-old child abuse...

Ouch. If HPI ends up on the low side too... well...

Housing starts sink 11% in last month of 2018, but rising permits point to rebound

Temper temper What crosses do they have on mars btw?

Elon Musk expects SpaceX ticket to Mars will cost $500,000 - But the return ticket is free

"make bank failures less likely and ensure that bank shareholders have a meaningful stake in their bank, so that they absorb a greater share of losses if their bank fails". I think I like this guy.

Reserve Bank extends consultation on controversial new capital rules

"We even screwed up payments we didn't make!"

How $137 Billion Strangely Disappears

Executive summary: With ESMA it takes us a lot longer to steal all your money, and we hate it.

IG Group net trading revenue down 6% YoY in H1 FY19, multilateral trading facility Spectrum...

The Chinese are saying they want to buy more US stuff. Which would lead to an increase of US exports to China, or an increase in imports to China from the US. This in turn would decrease the US trade deficit with China, given that the US doesn't ...

China is said to offer path to eliminate US trade imbalance

1. Brexit vote fails 2. No confidence vote fails 3. Extension 4. New referendum 5. Brexit terminated

The Government has defeated a Labour motion of no confidence by 325-306 votes with a majority...

Yellen started warning about asset bubbles over two years ago. The Fed has told us they intend to hike rates so many times you'd have to be living in a cave in Ulan Bator to miss it. Mr Trump has pissed off most, if not all, of his trading partners. ...

The only problem our economy has is the Fed. The Fed is like a powerful golfer who can’t score...

The facts and quotes in this story are completely contradicting the headline. Come on guys, I expect better from Bloomberg, you guys are rapidly sinking to the level of mum's basement tweeters. This is sensationalism, not journalism. “December ...

Saudi Arabia to Cut Oil Exports Amid Signs of New Surplus

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Why international pressure against Saudi Arabia could 'escalate very quickly' and bring pain...

I dunno, sounds fishy.

End of an Era for the World's Most Famous Fish Market

Not quite. The Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global, holding over a trillion USD, voiced concerns about their exposure to oil, but were basically curb stomped by politicians. After all, Norway is fuelling it's economy with the stuff. Wouldn't ...

What Would Happen To USD If Oil Hits $100 A Barrel?

Haha, someone should put up up a CFD, I wanna trade that

China says new tariffs on U.S. goods effective at 1201 local hours on Sept 24

Waiting patiently for the real retaliation, even more patiently for the shift in global trade.

China says new tariffs on U.S. goods effective at 1201 local hours on Sept 24

You have pretty much summarised modern day financial news media in one sentence. Kudos, sir.

Saudi Arabia is said to begin selling off Canadian assets: FT

The White House is applying bowling tactics to a chess game, I'm sure it will end well....

Strong sales of US brands including Apple give China bargaining chips in trade row