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...
by Prem Raja | Apr 6, 2025 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, USD
The last week was particularly volatile for global financial markets, with President Trump’s tariff announcements triggering sharp moves across currencies and equities alike. Following Trump’s aggressive reciprocal tariffs, we’ve seen significant...
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...
by Prem Raja | Mar 8, 2025 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, GDP, USD
The first week of March saw continued weakness in the U.S. Dollar, driven largely by ongoing uncertainty surrounding tariffs and the geopolitical situation in Ukraine. The tariff debate is unlikely to reach a resolution anytime soon, meaning market volatility linked...
