by Prem Raja | Apr 5, 2026 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, USD
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 tone, with messages that appeared more aggressive than in previous...
by Prem Raja | Mar 22, 2026 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, USD
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 sites, including facilities associated with missile production and...
by Prem Raja | Mar 15, 2026 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, GDP, USD
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 unsettled. Volatility has been the defining feature of markets recently, and with geopolitics...
by Prem Raja | Mar 8, 2026 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, GDP, USD
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 Epic Fury, has rapidly escalated into what analysts are now describing as the...
by Prem Raja | Feb 1, 2026 | EU, EUR, GBP, USD
Last week was one of the most volatile we have seen so far this year, driven largely by sharp and widespread US Dollar weakness. GBP/USD surged from 1.34 to 1.38 in a matter of days before settling back near 1.36 by Friday evening. The pullback came after two...
by Prem Raja | Jan 25, 2026 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, USD
After an extremely volatile week in the markets, Sterling finished significantly stronger, driven largely by a sharp de-escalation in trade tensions. President Trump reversed proposed tariffs on Europe and the UK after confirmation that discussions are now underway...
