Market Updates
Starmer speech fails to dent markets – for now
1 min readLast week’s local election results have plunged Starmer’s leadership into question, but continuing impact on currency markets remains to be seen. Sterling is supported by a broader risk-on sentiment, while the euro is held in check by growth concerns despite a ‘live’ ECB June meeting.
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US China trade talks resume
3 min readWill China and US make up? Will Tump and Xi get what they want? Uncertainty prevails on both sides of the Atlantic, as the UK awaits the impact of a new government spending review. GBP and USD performance hangs on a knife edge. Europe, is it EUR time to shine? Let’s find out.
Euro outlook swings on tariff news
3 min readTrump’s tariffs have entered a legal battle. We look at what that means for some of the major currencies below. There’s some positivity… and a lot of uncertainty.
Accelerated trade talks provide Euro boost
3 min readFollowing a deadline extension for tariffs, things are currently looking up for the Eurozone. The Pound is also in a good place. The Dollar… not so much. Read on to find out more.
US ratings downgrade slams breaks on market recovery
3 min readThings are looking moody for the US but brighter for the UK and Europe in this week’s report, as deals are struck and ratings cut. Read about EU/UK deal, Moody’s Ratings impact and future of EUR.
Big cut to US and China tariffs agreed
3 min readThe global economy was allowed a brief sigh of relief this morning as big movements were made in the US and China trade talks. Read on to find out more.
Dollar rebounds and Euro interest remains firm
3 min readWe discuss the US Dollar rebound, and uneven waters across the Atlantic. There’s also thoughts about what this week holds for the euro and pound sterling.
Asian economies leading the way in US trade negotiations
3 min readThings are looking moody for the US but brighter for the UK and Europe in this week’s report, as deals are struck and ratings cut. Read about EU/UK deal, Moody’s Ratings impact and future of EUR.
US bond sell-off batters haven status
3 min readAs confidence dwindles, all signs point to a big American sell off. Volatility remains and could be around for a while.
Euro reaches three year high
3 min readThe laws of world trade have been upended. And yet the story didn’t stop there. Last week held more surprises. What does this week have in store?