The Pulse Trade tensions between the US and China are still a source of significant uncertainty for financial markets. Political risks and trade uncertainty have

The Pulse US economic growth shot to an annualised 4.1% in the June quarter but the market is questioning whether this is sustainable. The impact

The Pulse US core consumer prices lifted in line with the Fed’s 2% inflation target, vindicating June’s rate hike. Slowing credit growth and infrastructure spending

The Pulse Inflation continues to creep higher and is close to or at 2% in major developed markets, although core measures of inflation remain below

The Pulse The global economy lost some momentum in the March quarter, but fundamentals remain robust. US core inflation measures are rising, which is flowing

The Pulse The global economy is maintaining momentum and inflation is gradually moving higher in line with central bank targets. Growth in US average hourly

The Pulse Perhaps paradoxically, February’s market turmoil was a response to signs that the global economy is reducing slack. US employment and wage indicators led

The Pulse The global economy is benefiting from a broad-based, cyclical recovery, supported by higher levels of investment and accommodative monetary policy. The US economy

The Pulse As was strongly anticipated by the market, the US Fed lifted the funds rate to 1.5% in mid-December. The US economy appears to