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Sterling Gains Ground Amid UK-EU Talks – Key Market Events This Week

Sterling Gains Ground Amid UK-EU Talks – Key Market Events This Week

by Prem Raja | May 18, 2025 | EU, FX, GBP, USD

Sterling enjoyed improved performance over the last week, particularly against the Euro, driven largely by speculation surrounding ongoing UK-EU negotiations. Markets appear optimistic ahead of key talks scheduled for Monday, with traders hoping for positive outcomes....
U.S.-China Trade Framework Agreed: Markets Brace for Further Volatility

U.S.-China Trade Framework Agreed: Markets Brace for Further Volatility

by Prem Raja | May 11, 2025 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, GDP, USD

After a turbulent week filled with interest rate decisions and heightened uncertainty surrounding global trade, markets braced themselves for further volatility heading into the weekend, with high-stakes U.S.-China negotiations taking place in Geneva. Fortunately, on...
Sterling Gains Ground Amid UK-EU Talks – Key Market Events This Week

Volatile Markets Set for Big Moves Ahead of Fed and BoE Decisions

by Prem Raja | May 5, 2025 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, GDP, USD

We saw yet another volatile week in the currency markets, with Sterling finishing higher against the Euro but slipping slightly against the Dollar compared to where it began the week. After a pleasant long weekend in the UK, Monday’s market activity was particularly...
Sterling Gains Ground Amid UK-EU Talks – Key Market Events This Week

Sterling Ends Strong Amid Retail Surprise – Key FX Events to Watch This Week

by Prem Raja | Apr 27, 2025 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, GDP, USD

After another volatile trading week, Sterling ended on a positive note thanks to unexpectedly strong UK retail sales data released on Friday. The better-than-anticipated figures provided a welcome boost to the Pound, suggesting consumers remain resilient despite...
Trump’s Pressure on Fed Fuels Market Turmoil – Another Volatile Week Ahead

Trump’s Pressure on Fed Fuels Market Turmoil – Another Volatile Week Ahead

by Prem Raja | Apr 21, 2025 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, GDP, USD

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 criticised Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for...
U.S.-China Trade Framework Agreed: Markets Brace for Further Volatility

Sterling Faces Euro Pressure Amid Trump’s Tariff Rollercoaster

by Prem Raja | Apr 13, 2025 | EU, EUR, GBP, USD

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 touching highs around 1.31, the Pound struggled significantly against...
FX Market Turmoil Deepens Amid Trump’s Tariff Chaos – Key Events to Watch This Week

FX Market Turmoil Deepens Amid Trump’s Tariff Chaos – Key Events to Watch This Week

by Prem Raja | Apr 6, 2025 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, USD

The last week was particularly volatile for global financial markets, with President Trump’s tariff announcements triggering sharp moves across currencies and equities alike. Following Trump’s aggressive reciprocal tariffs, we’ve seen significant...
Trump’s Global Tariffs: Short- to Mid-Term Impact on the U.S. Economy, Stock Market, and Dollar

Trump’s Global Tariffs: Short- to Mid-Term Impact on the U.S. Economy, Stock Market, and Dollar

by Prem Raja | Apr 4, 2025 | EU, FX, GBP, GDP, USD

On April 2nd, President Trump unveiled sweeping global tariffs, marking one of the most aggressive moves in trade protectionism in decades. The policy includes a blanket 10% tariff on all imports into the U.S., with higher rates for select countries like China (34%)...

Trump’s Global Tariffs: Short- to Mid-Term Impact on the U.S. Economy, Stock Market, and Dollar

by Prem Raja | Apr 4, 2025 | EUR, FX, GDP, USD

On April 2nd, President Trump unveiled sweeping global tariffs, marking one of the most aggressive moves in trade protectionism in decades. The policy includes a blanket 10% tariff on all imports into the U.S., with higher rates for select countries like China (34%)...
U.S.-China Trade Framework Agreed: Markets Brace for Further Volatility

Tariff Countdown and Key Data Releases: FX Outlook for the Week Ahead

by Prem Raja | Mar 30, 2025 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, GDP, USD

Last week was fairly calm on the currency front, despite notable events such as the UK Spring Statement. While the Statement itself didn’t create immediate volatility, it has set the stage for a challenging outlook ahead. Growth forecasts for 2025 have been revised...
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