Market Updates

11 May 2026

Starmer speech fails to dent markets – for now

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Last 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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9 Jun 2025

US China trade talks resume

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Will 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.

2 Jun 2025

Euro outlook swings on tariff news

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Trump’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.

27 May 2025

Accelerated trade talks provide Euro boost

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Following 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.

19 May 2025

US ratings downgrade slams breaks on market recovery

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Things 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.

12 May 2025

Big cut to US and China tariffs agreed

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The 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.

6 May 2025

Dollar rebounds and Euro interest remains firm

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We 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.

28 Apr 2025

Asian economies leading the way in US trade negotiations

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Things 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.

22 Apr 2025

US bond sell-off batters haven status

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As confidence dwindles, all signs point to a big American sell off. Volatility remains and could be around for a while.

14 Apr 2025

Euro reaches three year high

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The 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?

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