Strong UK Retail Sales Overshadowed by Global Risks
UK retail sales increased by 1% month-on-month in June, crushing its expectation of 0.3% decline. The strong figures mainly coming from a robust demand in sporting merchandise, clothing, outdoor products, […]
Markets React as Middle East Tensions Escalate
Sterling edged lower on Tuesday, after reaching a three week high, as investors continued to assess rising tensions in the Middle East and the potential impact on inflation and future […]
BoJ Signals Further Tightening as Australia Holds Rates
Japan raised its interest levels to a base rate of 1%, its highest levels since back in 1995. It did not come as a surprise, as markets did expect a […]
ECB Raises Rates as UK Economy Slips into Contraction
ECB (European Central Bank) did raise their interest rates levels by 25 basis points yesterday. European interest rate is now sitting at 2.25%, it was the first time since back […]
German Trade Data Offers EUR Support Ahead of Key US Releases
German trade balance was released this morning, noticing a small decline month-on-month and underperforming its forecast for May. Even if figures came out lower than anticipated we can see that […]
Political Uncertainty and US Jobs Data in Focus
In the next upcoming weeks, political tensions can rise for the UK. Last night Andy Burnham stated that if he sees support, he will contest Keir Starmer for the Prime […]
Markets Await Key Central Bank Signals
Oil prices edged down during Asian trading on Tuesday, though they managed to hold onto the majority of their gains from the previous session. This slight decline comes as markets […]
Investor Confidence Rises on Middle East Developments
Investor sentiment received a boost following reports late Thursday that the U.S. and Iran have drafted a framework to extend their ceasefire by 60 days. This extension aims to provide […]
GBP Rebounds on Political Reassurance Before Jobs Data Weighs on Sterling
Yesterday afternoon we did see GBP regain some of its recent losses to the USD and EUR. It came after what could be UK’s next Prime Minister, Andy Burnham confirming […]
Middle East Tensions Drive Oil Surge as Central Banks Hold Focus
Tensions are brewing in the Middle East after US and Iran exchanged fire against each other in the Strait of Hormuz in the early hours. Reports also coming in from […]