Geopolitical Tensions Drive Oil Higher Ahead of Crucial US Payroll Release
Oil prices have again climbed higher this morning after Donald Trump effectively dashed any hopes of ending the conflict in The Middle East, which has now reached its fifth week. […]
Oil Retreats as Trump Signals Possible U.S Withdrawal
Oil prices have slipped from multi-year highs earlier this morning after U.S President Donald Trump stated that The U.S could withdraw completely from the conflict within the next two to […]
Markets Navigate Geopolitics, Inflation Risks and Quarter-End Positioning
Last week felt slightly different from the pattern we’ve seen recently. While tensions between the U.S. and Iran remain elevated, President Trump held back from any further escalation, instead allowing […]
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 […]
UK Inflation Holds at 3% as Rate Hike Expectations Build
UK Inflation held steady at 3% this morning to keep in line with projections, although it is expected that inflation will start to climb upwards again as this reading for […]
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 […]
Oil Price Surge Sparks Volatility Across Currency Markets
Yesterday and over the night we have seen attacks on oil and gas infrastructure across the Middle East. Brent crude oil spiked to $105 on Tuesday morning following the attacks. […]
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 […]
Dollar Strengthens as Oil Prices and Geopolitical Tensions Rise
Markets end the week with the U.S. Dollar remaining firmly supported as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to dominate sentiment. Rising oil prices and disruption to shipping through […]