In the US, the consumer is king; spending is at its strongest in four-and-a half years, retail sales are up, jobs and productivity figures are steady and wage growth continues.
Market drivers becoming harder to predict
The US political landscape remains deeply divided as Republicans and Democrats gear up for next year's Presidential election.
Range will be rolled out over next six months
Bitcoin addresses now in US sanctions lists
Taking subordination risk in investment grade companies
How history can provide answers to today's tariff stand-off