Markets Turn Risk-Off as US Banking Concerns and Trade Tensions Rise
The end of this week has transitioned into an obvious risk-off sentiment for markets. Traders and investors are seeking out more safer investments. A combination of factors has led to […]
UK GDP Growth Offers Temporary Relief Ahead of November Budget
Rachel Reeves has been provided a helpful boost this morning with UK GDP showing modest growth in August of 0.1%. The Office for National Statistics also reported that GDP grew […]
Dollar Dips as Powell Signals Further Rate Cuts Ahead
Jerome Powell’s comments yesterday have seen The US Dollar retreat slightly as bets climbed in favour of further interest rate cuts. Markets are currently pricing in a 25 basis-point cut […]
GBP Slips as UK Unemployment Rises
There has been activity on markets in the early session of Tuesday. It all commenced at 7am when UK released unemployment rate. Month-on-month we saw an uplift of 0.1% to […]
Markets Rocked by Tariff Shock as Trump Reignites Trade War Fears
Markets were shaken late on Friday after President Trump announced plans to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese imports, reigniting fears of a global trade war. The move sent shockwaves across asset […]
Markets Remain Volatile Amid U.S. Government Shutdown and Global Uncertainty
Last week was relatively volatile across the markets, largely driven by ongoing uncertainty in Washington as the U.S. Government shutdown enters its second week. So far, there’s still no clear path […]
October Outlook Volatility Ahead with US Shutdown Risks and Key Data Releases
As we close out September and step into October, markets are preparing for another month filled with volatility. Interest rate cuts remain firmly on the agenda, economic data is stacked […]
Fed Turns Dovish While BoE Edges Toward Cuts
After a turbulent week packed with central bank decisions, the days ahead look relatively calmer, but by no means without interest. The Federal Reserve delivered a 25bps cut as expected, while also […]
Europe Crisis Meets Market Uncertainty
Last week was another volatile one for global markets, and much of the spotlight fell on Europe. France entered a fresh wave of political and economic turmoil after Prime Minister […]
UK Economy Flat in July Ahead of Key Central Bank Meetings
There was no expansion for the UK economy in July seeing it flatlined at 0%. After positive signs in Q2 for the UK economy, expectations where that the second half […]