US Inflation in Focus as Markets Brace for Potential Surge
The end of the week brings a bundle of economic releases in the US with inflation readings. With both inflation rate and CPI (consumer price index) being released, markets might […]
Oil Prices Plunge as Ceasefire Hopes Lift Markets
Oil prices this morning have dropped almost 15% after Donald Trump agreed a two-week ceasefire with Iran. Crucially Iran has also shown a willingness to bring de-escalation to the current […]
Markets on Edge as Geopolitics and Inflation Drive Volatility
Last week was another eventful one for markets, with the ongoing situation between the U.S. and Iran continuing to dominate sentiment. Over the weekend, President Trump struck a slightly confusing […]
Geopolitical Tensions Drive Oil Higher Ahead of Crucial US Payroll Release
Oil prices have again climbed higher this morning after Donald Trump effectively dashed any hopes of ending the conflict in The Middle East, which has now reached its fifth week. […]
Oil Retreats as Trump Signals Possible U.S Withdrawal
Oil prices have slipped from multi-year highs earlier this morning after U.S President Donald Trump stated that The U.S could withdraw completely from the conflict within the next two to […]
Markets Navigate Geopolitics, Inflation Risks and Quarter-End Positioning
Last week felt slightly different from the pattern we’ve seen recently. While tensions between the U.S. and Iran remain elevated, President Trump held back from any further escalation, instead allowing […]
UK Inflation Holds at 3% as Rate Hike Expectations Build
UK Inflation held steady at 3% this morning to keep in line with projections, although it is expected that inflation will start to climb upwards again as this reading for […]
Middle East Tensions Ease as Markets Await Key UK PMI Data
Markets are currently navigating a complex “wait-and-see” period, as traders balance the surge in geopolitical headlines versus critical macroeconomic data. The primary driver of recent volatility has still been the […]
Geopolitics Drive Markets as Middle East Tensions Escalate
Markets opened this week against the backdrop of a sharp escalation in tensions between the U.S., Israel and Iran over the weekend. Coordinated strikes targeted key Iranian military and nuclear-linked […]
Oil Prices Surge as Central Banks Hold Firm
The continued conflict in The Middle East has kept Oil prices elevated above $100 per barrel as the war seems set to continue after an Israeli air strike killed Iran […]