Mixed PMI Data and Rate Cut Expectations Keep Markets in Holding Pattern
Tuesday began with the release of PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index) figures from several European countries and the broader European Union, presenting mixed signals around the crucial 50-mark threshold. Typically, a […]
Mixed US Data and BoJ Forecast Cuts Shape Market Sentiment
Yesterday we saw The US Dollar regain some strength against a number of currency pairs as PCE price index, which is the Federal Reserves preferred inflation measure came out stronger […]
Tariff Whiplash and Weak Growth Expectations Weigh on the Dollar
The US Dollar has inched slightly higher this morning, bringing some relief to the currency with The Dollar having experienced its weakest month in over two years, due to the […]
German Sentiment Surprises, Eyes Turn to U.S. Data
Today began with the release of German consumer confidence data. Expectations had pointed toward a decline, reflecting ongoing economic concerns in Europe’s largest economy. However, the data surprised to the […]
Trump’s Pressure on Fed Fuels Market Turmoil
After a notably volatile week on global markets, investors had little respite over the Easter weekend. Markets reopened on Monday sharply lower following fresh controversy involving President Trump, who publicly […]
Markets React to Powell’s Hawkish Tone as ECB Decision Looms
Fed Chair Powell’s Comments Shake MarketsYesterday afternoon, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a notably cautious economic outlook, which weighed heavily on US equity markets during the late session. Powell […]
UK Inflation Falls Again as Rate Cut Odds Soar – Pound Defies Expectations
UK Inflation has surprisingly fallen for the second month in a row, as figures released this morning showed prices are rising at the slowest pace in 4 months. It’s a […]
Sterling Faces Euro Pressure Amid Trump’s Tariff Rollercoaster
It’s been yet another volatile week in the FX markets, largely driven by ongoing uncertainty around President Trump’s tariffs. While Sterling managed to hold firm against the U.S. Dollar, briefly […]
US Dollar Falls Below 100 as Tariff Fears Drive Market Volatility
Since the announcement of tariffs, one question has dominated the conversation: when will negotiations begin to calm the markets? So far, there have been no signs of progress, and as […]
Markets React to 90-Day Tariff Pause and Rising US-China Tensions
UK markets have opened up higher this morning after US President Donald Trump made another move in this ever-developing trade war, stating he would bring into play a 90-day tariff […]