Currencies move every day, sometimes for reasons that seem obvious and sometimes for reasons that make financial headlines look contradictory. A central bank raises interest rates but its currency falls.
A change in the price of oil can travel surprisingly far. It may start in the crude market, but before long it can affect petrol stations, airline tickets, delivery costs,
Financial markets can sometimes look confusing. Inflation comes in slightly higher than expected and stocks fall. A central bank cuts interest rates, yet bond yields rise. Economic growth weakens, but