US Dollar Hits 18 Month High
The US Dollar has climbed to a near 18-month high off the back of The Federal Reserve meeting minutes last night, with most Fed members seemingly backing another interest rate […]
UK House Price growth slowed to a nine-month low
U.S 30-year bonds climbed to 5.63% yesterday, touching its highest levels since 2022, mainly driven by August’s consumer spending growing at its fastest pace in over a year. This data […]
UK Growth and US Data in Focus
UK GDP figures this morning showed the British economy grew by 0.5% in the second quarter, mainly due to stronger services activity as well exports influencing a drive in growth. […]
Oil Prices Fall as U.S. and Iran Diplomatic Hopes Grow
Oil prices fell again this morning as signs of diplomatic progress between The U.S and Iran, combined with improving prospects of flows of oil weighed heavy on markets. Oil fell […]
US Rate Hike Sets Focus on Bank of England Decision
The U.S last night raised their interest rates by 25-basis points as was widely expected, culminating in the first interest rate increase since July 2023 in a bid to control […]
UK Inflation Rises Above 3% as Rate Hike Expectations Grow
UK August Inflation figures were released this morning, climbing back above 3% with a sharp rise in fuel costs having contributed to the increase. When we compare the monthly inflation […]
Brent Crude prices reached near $102 per barrel as Iran are said to be prepared for a more intense war with The U.S. The latest escalation came after what has […]
Oil Prices Surge as Rate Hike Expectations Build
Oil prices have again continued climbing this morning, reaching $100 per barrel for the first time since July as the conflict in the Middle East continues with attacks having taken […]
Markets React to Rising Inflation and Rate Bets
The Bank of Canada kept their interest rates on hold at 2.25% yesterday as expected, with the central bank pointing to the continuing conflict in The Middle East keeping energy […]
Oil Falls as Central Banks Signal Further Rate Hikes
Oil prices have fallen slightly throughout the night as reports emerged of The U.S closing in on a deal to gain access to Venezuelan oil reserves, with the signing of […]