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 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 | Mar 1, 2026 | EUR, FX, GBP, USD
Markets opened this week against a backdrop of significant geopolitical escalation. Over the weekend, reports confirmed coordinated strikes on Iranian targets, followed by retaliatory activity across parts of the Gulf region, raising immediate concerns around regional...
by Prem Raja | Feb 22, 2026 | EUR, FX, GBP, USD
Last week closed with renewed volatility as geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran intensified, alongside the Supreme Court’s ruling on President Trump’s tariff measures. Markets initially reacted positively to the Court’s decision on Friday. However, the...
