Volatility Ahead as Geopolitics and Central Banks Collide
Geopolitics once again dominated weekend headlines, with U.S.–Iran talks still stuck on the runway and an attempted attack on President Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner adding to an […]
UK Retail Sales Beat Forecasts as Fuel Demand Drives Growth
UK retail sales rose in March by 0.7%. Numbers came in a lot higher than its forecast of a 0.1% increase, after February showed numbers in red and a downfall […]
UK Inflation Jumps as Fuel Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions
UK Inflation for March climbed sharply as motor fuel prices pushed the released figure to 3.3%, notably up from February’s 3% release. The more concerning nature of this release is […]
Labour Market Signals Mixed as Unemployment Beats Forecasts
UK’s unemployment rate fell to 4.9% in February, down from 5.2% in its previous month. Noticeable it was also below expectations of 5.2%. Figures also came in below BoE forecast, […]
Markets Face Binary Risk as Strait of Hormuz Closes Again
Over the weekend, the U.S.–Iran conflict shifted back toward confrontation, with the Strait of Hormuz once again becoming the focal point. Going into Friday, markets were watching what looked like […]
UK Growth Beats Expectations but Pound Remains Subdued
The UK economy expanded more than expected in February, with the 0.5% growth exceeding initial forecasts of 0.1% growth. The main driving force behind the growth was due to both […]
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 […]