Ceasefire Cools Markets: USD Weakens as Fed Hints at Earlier Rate Cuts
US Dollar struggles have continued through this morning as the ceasefire in The Middle East looks to have eased tensions in the region. Over the weekend and into this week, […]
Markets on Edge as Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Data Fuel Volatility
The markets endured yet another week of heightened volatility, driven primarily by escalating geopolitical tensions. After weeks of speculation, President Trump ordered anticipated military strikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, confirming […]
Bank of England Holds Rates as Economic Pressures Mount
The Bank of England held interest rates steady at 4.25% during its policy meeting yesterday but signalled a growing appetite for easing in the near term. Notably, three members of […]
Dollar in Focus as Fed Balances Growth and Inflation
Last week was anything but quiet, with renewed tensions between the U.S. and China, the ECB signalling stability on interest rates, and even an unusual public clash between President Trump […]
BoC Pauses Cuts, US Data Misses, and ECB Eyes First Rate Reduction
The Bank of Canada look likely to becoming towards the end of their rate cutting cycle after they opted to keep current interest rates on hold, keeping in tune with […]
Geopolitical Tensions and Rate Cut Expectations Weigh on AUD Ahead of Key Eurozone and US Data
The Australian dollar faced notable pressure following the latest Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) meeting minutes, which revealed a shift in forward guidance. Concerns surrounding ongoing US–China tariff discussions added […]
Markets in Motion: June’s First Week Brings Key Economic Shifts
And just like that, we’ve already reached June! It might be something I say every year, but 2025 truly feels like it’s flying by; largely thanks to the constant volatility […]
Dollar Gains Amid Reduced Trade Volatility and Cautious Fed Outlook
The Dollar has recovered further against both Sterling and Euro after a Federal Court ruled against Trump’s liberation day tariffs. The recovery was aided by bets on fewer trade related […]
Dollar Strengthens as U.S. Confidence Surges and Tariff Talks Ease Global Tensions
The Dollar regained some ground yesterday against both Sterling & Euro on 2 fronts. Firstly, Trump’s effective U-turn on the 50% tariffs for Europe set to begin on June 1st but […]
EU Tariffs, Economic Data, and Fed Minutes in Focus
It was a busy and eventful long weekend for markets, dominated again by President Trump’s trade policies. On Friday, Trump announced a bold move; imposing a 50% tariff on all […]