RBA Unlikely to Cut Interest Rates in 2026 as Inflation Pressures Persist, Says Westpac 
Yen Near Lows as Markets Await Bank of Japan Rate Decision, Euro Slips After ECB Signals Caution 
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Precious Metals Rally as Silver and Platinum Outperform on Rate Cut Bets 
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Chinese Robotaxi Stocks Rally as Tesla Boosts Autonomous Driving Optimism 
Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed 
The recession probability in the United Kingdom over the next 12 months reached a historical high of 40 percent. It has jumped 22 percent since June.
However, a lot will depend on how the Brexit is handled and on the trade deals. Confidence alone unlikely to trigger a recession.
Chart courtesy: Fergal O'Brien, Economics Editor Bloomberg
