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 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,...