Central Banks Tighten as Geopolitics Remains the Key FX Risk
Last week was probably one of the most important we have had for monetary policy in quite a while and, fortunately, the three major central-bank decisions did not deliver any […]
BoJ Turns Dovish as UK Retail Sales Rebound
Bank of Japan, BoJ, raised interest rates in the early morning session by 25 basis points to a base rate of 1.25%. This was in line with expectations of what […]
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 […]
UK Jobs Data in Focus as Markets Await Fed Decision
Tuesday commence with UK average earnings and unemployment rate. With inflation pressure for the UK, average earnings and unemployment levels will be of high importance for the UK economy, government […]
A Crucial Week Ahead for Global Interest Rates
Last week was a telling one for currency markets, with the ECB choosing to raise interest rates by 25 basis points and, perhaps more importantly, leaving the door open to […]
ECB Sets the Tone as Inflation and Energy Costs Rise
Yesterday ECB was out holding their interest rate decision. To no ones surprise they led the way and stay on par with expectations raising interest rates levels by 25 basis […]
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 […]
Japan’s Stronger Growth Boosts Rate Hike Bets
Japan’s GDP figures showed growth over the April-June period. Figures were forecasted at 1.1% but did come in above at a total of 1.4%. The stronger than expected growth for […]