by Prem Raja | Apr 12, 2026 | EUR, FX, GBP, GDP, USD
Last week was another clear reminder that, for now, geopolitics is firmly in the driving seat. Early in the week, markets reacted positively to news that Donald Trump would enter negotiations with Iran, with a ceasefire announced shortly after. On paper, this should...
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 29, 2026 | EUR, FX, GBP, GDP, USD
Last week felt slightly different from the pattern we’ve seen recently. While tensions between the U.S. and Iran remain elevated, President Trump held back from any further escalation, instead allowing a short window for diplomacy to play out. Talks have reportedly...
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...
