Oil Price Surge Sparks Volatility Across Currency Markets
Yesterday and over the night we have seen attacks on oil and gas infrastructure across the Middle East. Brent crude oil spiked to $105 on Tuesday morning following the attacks. […]
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 […]
Dollar Strengthens as Oil Prices and Geopolitical Tensions Rise
Markets end the week with the U.S. Dollar remaining firmly supported as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to dominate sentiment. Rising oil prices and disruption to shipping through […]
Oil Surges Above $100 as Middle East Tensions Raise Supply Concerns
Oil prices have risen above $100 per barrel due to increasing signs of energy market disruptions, even after 32 countries agreed a deal for the biggest ever energy reserve release. […]
Oil Prices Slide as Emergency Reserve Release Considered
Oil prices fell further earlier this morning after a release by the Wall Street Journal suggested the International Energy Agency was planning its largest ever emergency oil reserve release to […]
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 […]