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 […]
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 […]
Eight Rate Decisions Set the Stage for a Volatile Week
Last week was a difficult one for Sterling. Cable closed out the week at 1.3220, and with oil prices breaching $100 per barrel once again, the broader macro backdrop remains […]
Dollar Strengthens as Oil Prices and Geopolitical Tensions Rise
Markets end the week with the U.S. Dollar remaining firmly supported as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to dominate sentiment. Rising oil prices and disruption to shipping through […]
Oil Prices Slide as Emergency Reserve Release Considered
Oil prices fell further earlier this morning after a release by the Wall Street Journal suggested the International Energy Agency was planning its largest ever emergency oil reserve release to […]
Energy Markets Surge as Strait of Hormuz Disruption Shakes Global Outlook
The past week has been unlike almost any other in recent memory for global markets. The joint US–Israeli military campaign against Iran, launched on 28 February under the codename Operation […]
Dollar Strength Continues as Oil and Gas Prices Climb
Tuesday was not full stacked with economic data, it did not stop markets from being active. We can see continuing strength from safe haven currencies, particularly the USD. The escalation […]