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Norges Bank cuts the interest rate

Norges Bank’s surprise rate cut may ease debt burdens - but at the cost of its credibility and your wallet.

Gold surges to record highs

Gold has surged past US $3,300 an ounce, fueled by central bank buying, geopolitical risk, and mounting skepticism over global monetary policy and the dollar’s future.

Port fees targetting chinese built ships

The U.S. government has announced a new policy imposing significant port fees on Chinese-built and Chinese-operated vessels docking at American ports.

A costly bet for U.S. automakers

President Trump's auto tariffs threaten to upend U.S. automakers, disrupt supply chains, and spark a trade war that could cripple exports and raise consumer prices.

The great tariff standoff

Global markets brace for an uncertain future as Trump unleashes a sweeping tariff offensive.

Inflation shock in Norway derails rate cut expectations

Unexpected February inflation surge forces Norges Bank to reconsider monetary easing plans.

Control of the money supply

A closer look at the unprecedented increase in the money supply in Norway during the pandemic, and the consequences for the economy.

Global oil demand continues to grow

The world's thirst for oil continues to grow, pushing demand to unprecedented levels. New predictions suggests that the peak oil demand is still years away.

Bull market anniversary

Investors are pondering how long the current bull market will last as it approaches its second anniversary.

U.S. treasury yields drops as Fed signals shift in monetary policy

Bond markets react to the Federal Reserve's latest statements on potential interest rate drops.

Inflationland: A Tale of Rising Prices

Journey to Inflationland, a place where endless money printing, wild government spending, and daring economic policies have led to huge consequences.

Reviving the Chinese real estate market

The Chinese real estate market has faced headwinds for years. Freshly announced stimulus might help to rejuvinate it.

The Debt Trap: Comparing Household Debt Ratios Across the Globe

A closer look at household debt relative to income highlights significant differences between countries. Find out where debt is soaring and which economies are most vulnerable.

The best and worst performing G10 currencies of 2024

As 2024 unfolds, some G10 currencies have soared while others have stumbled. Discover which ones came out on top and which struggled.