Sterling Steadies as Markets Watch a Big Week for Central Banks
The first week of December was relatively quiet, which many in the market welcomed. We did see the US Dollar lose some momentum, and the British Pound managed to recover […]
What to Expect from the Markets This Week
Last week’s UK Budget proved to be a non-event for the currency markets, with Sterling ending the week virtually unchanged against both the Euro and the US Dollar. This lack […]
Market Outlook Ahead of the Autumn Budget and Global Rate Decisions
Last week provided a brief, yet significant, reprieve for the embattled Pound Sterling, with GBP/USD managing to close just shy of the 1.31 handle and GBP/EUR settling marginally below 1.14. This […]
Renewed Stability for Global Markets After US Government Reopens
Last week finally brought a degree of relief to global markets as the US government ended its shutdown after several tense weeks of political deadlock. The reopening restores some certainty […]
Markets Catch Their Breath After Volatile Weeks Ahead of Key UK Data
After a hectic few weeks of central bank decisions, inflation data, and political noise, this week finally looks set to offer a brief pause for breath. The docket is notably […]
Sterling Under Pressure as BoE Holds and Reeves Signals Fiscal Tightening
It’s been another turbulent week for the Pound, as both monetary and fiscal headlines out of the UK triggered sharp market reactions. Between the Bank of England’s closely contested rate […]
Sterling Struggles as Markets Await UK Budget Clarity
Last week delivered another tough run for Sterling, with the Pound sliding against most major currencies. The weakness has less to do with a dramatic shift in economic fundamentals and […]
Markets on Edge Ahead of Central Bank Decisions and Trump–Xi Summit
We’re heading into a huge week for global markets — one that combines major central bank decisions with a crucial geopolitical meeting between President Trump and President Xi. With both […]
Weekly Market Outlook: A Ceasefire, a Shutdown, and a Fragile Dollar
After another volatile week in the markets, we ended on a slightly calmer note – at least on the surface. President Trump brokered a temporary ceasefire in the Middle East, easing geopolitical […]
Markets Rocked by Tariff Shock as Trump Reignites Trade War Fears
Markets were shaken late on Friday after President Trump announced plans to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese imports, reigniting fears of a global trade war. The move sent shockwaves across asset […]