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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Markets Eye Core PCE and Spending Data for Economic Clues
This afternoon’s focus will be on a series of key US economic indicators, starting with the Core PCE Price Index and Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) – the Federal Reserve’s preferred […]
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 […]
UK Inflation Sparks Mixed Market Response as Sterling Wavers
Since the UK’s inflation release yesterday, The Pound has had mixed reactions against both EUR & USD. Usually stronger than expected inflation would see the currency strengthen as it incentivises […]