UK GDP Contracts Again: Pressure Mounts on BoE as Growth Falters
We noticed a second consecutive contraction for economic growth in the UK this morning. After a sharp fall back in April of -0.3%, forecast suggested an uplift of 0.1% in […]
Fed Minutes Hint at Delayed Cuts as Copper Tariffs Shake Markets
Last night we had The Federal Reserve meeting minutes from June’s meeting where just a few members backed an interest rate cut this month. Although concerns around inflation coupled with […]
Sterling Holds Firm While Euro Struggles Amid Global Uncertainty
This week is set to be another volatile one in the financial markets. Following the recent passage of President Trump’s significant tax bill, markets now find themselves in an intriguing […]
Sterling Slips Amid UK Economic Uncertainty & Market Focus on US Jobs Data
Pound Sterling has fallen against both the Euro and US Dollar over the past 24 hours as markets have digested what seems to be a lack of confidence from investors […]
UK Housing Prices Fall While GBP Strengthens Amid Mixed Global Signals
UK housing prices fell by 0.8% in June, its largest drop in two years. Experts within the market did calm down speculations concerning the movement for the UK housing market. […]
USD Under Pressure as EUR and GBP Approach 4-Year Highs
It’s been a volatile week for the currency markets, especially for USD-pairs. With a combination of economic data and geopolitical risks have shifted the USD against EUR and GBP into […]
Dollar Hits 3-Year Low Amid Trump vs. Powell Rate Clash
The US Dollar has slipped to more than a 3-year low as Donald Trump has doubled down on his calls for lower interest rates, criticising Fed Chairman Jerome Powell in […]
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 […]
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 […]