Markets Face Binary Risk as Strait of Hormuz Closes Again
Over the weekend, the U.S.–Iran conflict shifted back toward confrontation, with the Strait of Hormuz once again becoming the focal point. Going into Friday, markets were watching what looked like […]
UK Growth Beats Expectations but Pound Remains Subdued
The UK economy expanded more than expected in February, with the 0.5% growth exceeding initial forecasts of 0.1% growth. The main driving force behind the growth was due to both […]
Markets Adjust to Ongoing Tension as Ceasefire Confidence Fades
Last week was another clear reminder that, for now, geopolitics is firmly in the driving seat. Early in the week, markets reacted positively to news that Donald Trump would enter […]
Markets on Edge as Geopolitics and Inflation Drive Volatility
Last week was another eventful one for markets, with the ongoing situation between the U.S. and Iran continuing to dominate sentiment. Over the weekend, President Trump struck a slightly confusing […]
GBP Holds Firm Despite Retail Sales Dip and Ongoing Middle East Tensions
UK retail sales contracted by -0.4% month-on-month but GBP is for now holding strong against its peers. Forecasted suggested a contraction of -0.7% from its previous number of 2%, indicating […]
Middle East Tensions Ease as Markets Await Key UK PMI Data
Markets are currently navigating a complex “wait-and-see” period, as traders balance the surge in geopolitical headlines versus critical macroeconomic data. The primary driver of recent volatility has still been the […]
Geopolitics Drive Markets as Middle East Tensions Escalate
Markets opened this week against the backdrop of a sharp escalation in tensions between the U.S., Israel and Iran over the weekend. Coordinated strikes targeted key Iranian military and nuclear-linked […]
Eight Rate Decisions Set the Stage for a Volatile Week
Last week was a difficult one for Sterling. Cable closed out the week at 1.3220, and with oil prices breaching $100 per barrel once again, the broader macro backdrop remains […]
Energy Markets Surge as Strait of Hormuz Disruption Shakes Global Outlook
The past week has been unlike almost any other in recent memory for global markets. The joint US–Israeli military campaign against Iran, launched on 28 February under the codename Operation […]
EU Inflation Holds Steady as Energy Shock Clouds Rate Outlook
Preliminary inflation rate will be released from the European Union today. Forecasting is that core inflation will be unchanged at 2.2% from its previous month. The outlook is looking similar […]