UK Inflation Holds at 3% as Rate Hike Expectations Build
UK Inflation held steady at 3% this morning to keep in line with projections, although it is expected that inflation will start to climb upwards again as this reading for […]
Middle East Tensions Ease as Markets Await Key UK PMI Data
Markets are currently navigating a complex “wait-and-see” period, as traders balance the surge in geopolitical headlines versus critical macroeconomic data. The primary driver of recent volatility has still been the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]