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 […]
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 […]
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 […]