by Prem Raja | Dec 7, 2025 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, USD
The first week of December was relatively quiet, which many in the market welcomed. We did see the US Dollar lose some momentum, and the British Pound managed to recover slightly. This helped lift GBPEUR back above 1.14 and GBPUSD above 1.33, bringing some relief to...
by Prem Raja | Nov 30, 2025 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, USD
Last week’s UK Budget proved to be a non-event for the currency markets, with Sterling ending the week virtually unchanged against both the Euro and the US Dollar. This lack of significant reaction, however, has removed a major piece of political risk and...
by Prem Raja | Nov 23, 2025 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, GDP, USD
Last week provided a brief, yet significant, reprieve for the embattled Pound Sterling, with GBP/USD managing to close just shy of the 1.31 handle and GBP/EUR settling marginally below 1.14. This modest rebound was largely driven by a slight improvement in global risk...
by Prem Raja | Nov 16, 2025 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, USD
Last week finally brought a degree of relief to global markets as the US government ended its shutdown after several tense weeks of political deadlock. The reopening restores some certainty to the world’s largest economy, but it also leaves a significant data gap....
by Prem Raja | Nov 9, 2025 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, GDP, USD
After a hectic few weeks of central bank decisions, inflation data, and political noise, this week finally looks set to offer a brief pause for breath. The docket is notably lighter — and for many traders, that’s a welcome change after the sharp volatility we’ve seen...
by Prem Raja | Nov 2, 2025 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, GDP, USD
Last week delivered another tough run for Sterling, with the Pound sliding against most major currencies. The weakness has less to do with a dramatic shift in economic fundamentals and more with mounting nerves around the upcoming UK Budget. Until the Chancellor...
by Prem Raja | Oct 26, 2025 | EU, FX, GBP, USD
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 the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada expected to cut interest rates, and...
by Prem Raja | Oct 19, 2025 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, USD
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 tensions and helping risk sentiment recover. However, trade tensions...
by Prem Raja | Oct 12, 2025 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, GDP, USD
Markets were shaken late on Friday after President Trump announced plans to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese imports, reigniting fears of a global trade war. The move sent shockwaves across asset classes – stocks, currencies, and even cryptocurrencies tumbled,...
by Prem Raja | Oct 5, 2025 | EUR, FX, GBP
Last week was relatively volatile across the markets, largely driven by ongoing uncertainty in Washington as the U.S. Government shutdown enters its second week. So far, there’s still no clear path toward resolution, with both political parties locked in a funding...
