by Prem Raja | Aug 24, 2025 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, GDP, USD
On Friday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell set the stage for what could be a pivotal month ahead. Speaking at the annual Jackson Hole symposium, Powell confirmed a significant shift in the Federal Reserve’s policy focus: rather than solely targeting 2% inflation, the Fed will...
by Prem Raja | Aug 3, 2025 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, GDP, USD
Last week was notably turbulent for currency markets, driven largely by President Trump’s recent tariff announcements, the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, and weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs numbers on Friday. President Trump’s renewed tariff threats and...
by Prem Raja | Jul 20, 2025 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, GDP, USD
It was another tough week for Sterling, dropping to around 1.1530 against the Euro and settling near 1.34 against the Dollar, mostly due to disappointing economic data out of the UK. With July nearly wrapped up, markets typically begin to slow down for the summer—but...
by Prem Raja | Jun 22, 2025 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, USD
The markets endured yet another week of heightened volatility, driven primarily by escalating geopolitical tensions. After weeks of speculation, President Trump ordered anticipated military strikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, confirming direct U.S....
by Prem Raja | May 26, 2025 | EU, EUR, GBP, GDP, USD
It was a busy and eventful long weekend for markets, dominated again by President Trump’s trade policies. On Friday, Trump announced a bold move; imposing a 50% tariff on all EU imports starting June 1st. Currency markets reacted immediately, with GBP/EUR rising...
