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...
by Prem Raja | Jan 18, 2026 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, USD
The weekend has already delivered plenty for markets to digest, with renewed volatility driven by geopolitics rather than economic data. The most notable development has been President Trump’s announcement of proposed tariffs on a group of European countries, a move...
by Prem Raja | Jan 4, 2026 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, USD
The holiday period in both the UK and the US is now behind us, and with it we are seeing liquidity return to the markets and a gradual shift back toward more normal trading conditions. One clear theme through Christmas and the New Year was continued weakness in the US...
by Prem Raja | Dec 21, 2025 | EUR, FX, GBP, USD
As we reach the final days of 2025, the currency markets stand at a fascinating crossroads. This year has been defined by a Great Divergence, a period where long standing economic trends were upended by a return to protectionism in the US and historic policy...
by Prem Raja | Dec 14, 2025 | EUR, FX, GBP, USD
Last week was largely defined by the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. As expected, the Fed delivered a 25 basis point cut and signalled that two further reductions are likely through 2026. While this path was broadly priced in by the market, attention is...
