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 Prices Surge as Central Banks Hold Firm
The continued conflict in The Middle East has kept Oil prices elevated above $100 per barrel as the war seems set to continue after an Israeli air strike killed Iran […]
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 […]
Energy Markets Surge as Strait of Hormuz Disruption Shakes Global Outlook
The past week has been unlike almost any other in recent memory for global markets. The joint US–Israeli military campaign against Iran, launched on 28 February under the codename Operation […]
Rising Oil Prices and Middle East Tensions Weigh on Market Sentiment
Investor sentiment has been shaken further by the escalating conflict across the Middle East, which has now entered its seventh day. Continued fears around global energy supplies have continued with […]
Dollar Strength Continues as Oil and Gas Prices Climb
Tuesday was not full stacked with economic data, it did not stop markets from being active. We can see continuing strength from safe haven currencies, particularly the USD. The escalation […]
EU Inflation Holds Steady as Energy Shock Clouds Rate Outlook
Preliminary inflation rate will be released from the European Union today. Forecasting is that core inflation will be unchanged at 2.2% from its previous month. The outlook is looking similar […]
Quarter-End, Geopolitics, NFP: The Perfect Storm
Markets opened this week against a backdrop of significant geopolitical escalation. Over the weekend, reports confirmed coordinated strikes on Iranian targets, followed by retaliatory activity across parts of the Gulf […]
EU Inflation Signals Ahead of Key US PPI Release
Throughout this morning session we have preliminary inflation readings from a few different EU countries. Even if its not the final data release, this tends to give us an indication […]
Yen Weakens, Aussie Gains and Political Uncertainty Shapes FX Markets
Markets remain focused on global policy developments this morning, with political and central bank headlines continuing to drive currency movements. The Japanese Yen has come under pressure after reports that […]