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Britain's borrowing problem is back, just as gilt markets wake up

Britain's public finances have re-entered a tricky phase. In September 2025, the state borrowed £20.2 billion , the highest September figure in five years. That was just above the Office for Budget...

China on track for 5% growth

The strong performance of the Chinese economy in the third quarter should enable it to achieve its growth target of around 5%. These positive figures dampen hopes for a stimulus plan, as Chinese...

The Best Articles of the Week: Trumpcoin, Thatcher, fried brains and data centers on fire

This week, MarketScreener's press review navigates between digital apocalypse and human comedy. Silicon Valley takes a sharp right turn while Margaret Thatcher haunts the conservatives. Artificial...

Between surplus and lack of investment, where are oil prices heading?

While the International Energy Agency this week said that it expects a large surplus of oil in the coming months, the head of Saudi Aramco pointed to the lack of investment by oil companies, which...

When China disrupts relations between Trump and Milei

Yesterday, Donald Trump welcomed Javier Milei to the White House, a few days after the announcement of financial support from the US Treasury. But criticism is mounting in the US, with Argentina...

Silver: a precious metal with physical constraints

Silver has been soaring in recent weeks, following in the footsteps of gold. Beyond strong demand for precious metals, the rise in silver also results from physical constraints.

Situation tightening up again between China and the US

Export restrictions on rare earths, threats of retaliation on Boeing software and spare parts, imposition of new tariffs… After months of de-escalation between China and the United States, both...

Pictet says that if the US loses its technological lead, everything will collapse

At a time when US debt is skyrocketing, China is asserting itself as a technological powerhouse and the BRICS countries are strengthening their influence, the global balance is shifting. For Maria...

Trump's Rant Against China Sends Global Markets Reeling

Global stock markets plunged on Friday after Donald Trump accused China of launching an unprecedented wave of export controls on rare earth elements and other key materials, escalating tensions...

The Best Articles of the Week: Cowboys and currency traders, amongst others

In this week's press review: gold shining bright, apocalyptic journalists, and news about Donald Trump's Peace campaign....

Gold medal for silver

Gold is not the only precious metal that shines. In the wake of gold, which has crossed the symbolic threshold of $4,000 per ounce, silver has also exceeded $50.

Labor market frozen In the US

Yesterday, the Fed released the minutes of its last meeting. They confirm that the 25bp cut was due to concerns about the slowdown in the job market. This is indeed experiencing an unusual situation,...

MarketScreener's roundup: the IPO gamble and gold hits symbolic $4,000 an ounce

Verisure rings the bell Alarm system specialist Verisure made its stockmarket debut on Wednesday, October 8, on the Nasdaq Stockholm. It is the largest IPO in Europe since Porsche in 2022. It enables...

In France the political crisis is paralyzing the economy

After the failure of three prime ministers in one year, the political deadlock is now clear. While France needs to adopt a budget to reduce its deficit, the lack of a majority in the National Assembly...

The dollar makes all the difference on Wall Street

Wall Street continues to break records. Despite all the concerns that have dominated conversations this year, from tariffs to the budget deficit and the independence of the Fed, the United States...

The strange equilibrium of the US job market

It is difficult to know where the US economy stands. While recent data show a resilient economy, the ADP survey is somewhat out of step. In September, 32,000 private sector jobs were lost, while...

AI and index funds cause concentration of the S&P 500 to skyrocket

The Apollo fund recently released a presentation that caused quite a stir on the North American financial markets.

With the withdrawal of Antoni's nomination to head the BLS, Donald Trump finds the limits of his power

With the shutdown monopolizing attention and likely to lead to the closure of the Bureau of Labor Statistics , the announcement of EJ Antoni's withdrawal from the nomination has gone somewhat...

The big comeback of deals on Wall Street

Just under a year ago, Donald Trump's election raised high hopes amongst investment banks. After several years of high interest rates hampering their business, the Republican's return to the White...