Tariffs Disrupt Trade and Currency Movements

Yesterday we could see Donald Trump sign off the agreement to incorporate tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. Canada and Mexico will now face 25% tariffs on all exported goods […]

Currency Volatility and Tariff Uncertainty

Last Week’s Market Movements Last week brought significant volatility to the currency markets, particularly for Sterling and US Dollar pairs. We observed GBP/EUR rising to 1.2120, GBP/USD climbing to 1.27, […]

UK Housing Boom and Eurozone Struggle

UK housing prices continues it rising pattern for the sixth consecutive month in a row. An increased demand from first time buyers has increased demand for properties, with the stamp-duty […]

Sterling’s Strong Week and German Elections

Last week was a positive one for Sterling, with stronger-than-expected employment figures, higher inflation (which pushes back expectations of interest rate cuts), and strong retail sales data. Since much of this […]

UK Retail Rebound and Struggling EUR

Retail sales in the UK recorded strong sales volumes in January, seeing its first monthly rise since August. The retail sector overshot expectations with margin, coming in at 1.7%. Comparing […]