The U.S. bond market is entering a critical week with traders largely convinced that the Federal Reserve will trim interest rates again.

After more than two years of battling high inflation, the European Central Bank (ECB) appears ready to embrace stability. With eurozone prices finally aligning with its 2% target, policymakers are signaling that the era of rate hikes may be over — at least for now.

The governor of the Bank of France has issued a sharp warning to lawmakers as France wrestles with its 2026 budget, cautioning that the country’s growing deficit could soon choke economic progress if not brought under control.

France’s struggle to contain its public debt has entered a new phase of uncertainty after Moody’s Ratings shifted the nation’s credit outlook from stable to negative, citing growing political dysfunction and fading fiscal discipline.

China’s central bank has outlined a new phase of its economic roadmap, signaling stronger efforts to stabilize financial markets while accelerating the yuan’s evolution into a global currency.

Tensions between Washington and Ottawa have escalated sharply after President Donald Trump announced an immediate end to all trade negotiations with Canada.

China’s economy may have outperformed expectations in recent months, but a senior central bank adviser warns that the country’s underlying financial health remains fragile without stronger fiscal intervention.

Economist Steve Moore has dismissed the long-discussed BRICS currency as an “impossible idea,” arguing that global markets will never abandon the U.S. dollar in favor of a basket backed by the ruble, yuan, or real.

Canada’s inflation picked up more than anticipated in September, reigniting questions about how quickly the Bank of Canada can move forward with further interest rate cuts.

The uneasy calm between Washington and Beijing may soon shatter again. U.S. President Donald Trump hinted that China could face punitive tariffs of up to 155% if trade negotiations collapse - a move that could ripple through global markets already showing signs of strain.

China’s decision to restrict rare earth mineral exports is being seen by analyst Luke Gromen as a direct blow to the U.S. dollar’s long-standing dominance.

The once-booming private credit industry is showing cracks, and investors are finally starting to take notice.