Housing Market Slows as Inflation Data Takes Centre Stage
This morning, we saw a slowdown in growth of housing prices month-on-month for the UK. Previous month saw housing prices increase by 0.5% and for this month it was forecasted […]
Pound Slides Further as UK Budget Concerns Grow
The Pound has continued its slide against the Dollar even after The Federal Reserve cut their rates as expected by 25 basis-points. Concerns are growing further ahead of next month’s […]
Markets Await Fed and BoC Decisions as Dollar Strengthens Ahead of Key Talks
Overnight, we’ve seen the U.S. Dollar strengthen after President Trump said he expects to reach a “great deal” with China’s President Xi when they meet later on Thursday. His comments […]
German Consumer Confidence Dips Ahead of Key Central Bank Meetings
German consumer confidence fell to its lowest levels since back in April this year at a total level of -24.1. Income expectations among German consumers have slumped after continuing geopolitical […]
Markets on Edge Ahead of Central Bank Decisions and Trump–Xi Summit
We’re heading into a huge week for global markets — one that combines major central bank decisions with a crucial geopolitical meeting between President Trump and President Xi. With both […]
UK Retail Sales Reach 2022 Highs as Gold and Tech Drive Growth Ahead of US Inflation Data
Retail sales in the UK showing signs of strength and a potential boost for the economy. We saw UK retail sales month-on-month rise by 0.5% in September and after its […]
Dollar Strengthens as Trade Tensions Rise and Key U.S. Data Looms
The Dollar firmed overnight after concerns grew over the U.S imposing more tariffs on China which could spark a renewed trade war between both economies. Concerns over U.S – China […]
UK Inflation Dip Fuels Pound Weakness and Rate Cut Expectations
UK Inflation came in a little lower than expected, which has pushed the Pound down against other major currencies. Prices rose 3.8% over the past year, slightly below the 4% […]
UK Borrowing Hits Four-Year High as Fiscal Pressures Mount
UK public sector borrowing reached a four year high in September, touching £20.2billion. The timing of this release comes at a difficult time for the UK government, who are currently […]
Weekly Market Outlook: A Ceasefire, a Shutdown, and a Fragile Dollar
After another volatile week in the markets, we ended on a slightly calmer note – at least on the surface. President Trump brokered a temporary ceasefire in the Middle East, easing geopolitical […]