by Prem Raja | Jun 28, 2025 | EU, EUR, FX, GDP, USD
As we close another turbulent month and quarter, currency markets end June on notable highs. GBP/USD finished impressively above 1.37, GBP/AED surpassed the key level of 5.00, and EUR/USD climbed comfortably above 1.17. For those purchasing U.S. Dollars, June was a...
by Prem Raja | May 11, 2025 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, GDP, USD
After a turbulent week filled with interest rate decisions and heightened uncertainty surrounding global trade, markets braced themselves for further volatility heading into the weekend, with high-stakes U.S.-China negotiations taking place in Geneva. Fortunately, on...
by Prem Raja | May 5, 2025 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, GDP, USD
We saw yet another volatile week in the currency markets, with Sterling finishing higher against the Euro but slipping slightly against the Dollar compared to where it began the week. After a pleasant long weekend in the UK, Monday’s market activity was particularly...
by Prem Raja | Apr 4, 2025 | EU, FX, GBP, GDP, USD
On April 2nd, President Trump unveiled sweeping global tariffs, marking one of the most aggressive moves in trade protectionism in decades. The policy includes a blanket 10% tariff on all imports into the U.S., with higher rates for select countries like China (34%)...
by Prem Raja | Mar 23, 2025 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, USD
Last week was relatively steady for Sterling exchange rates, with the Bank of England’s latest meeting delivering no surprises. As widely expected, the BoE kept rates unchanged at 4.50%, reflecting caution due to inflationary pressures that are expected to...
