by Prem Raja | Jan 25, 2026 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, USD
After an extremely volatile week in the markets, Sterling finished significantly stronger, driven largely by a sharp de-escalation in trade tensions. President Trump reversed proposed tariffs on Europe and the UK after confirmation that discussions are now underway...
by Prem Raja | Dec 21, 2025 | EUR, FX, GBP, USD
As we reach the final days of 2025, the currency markets stand at a fascinating crossroads. This year has been defined by a Great Divergence, a period where long standing economic trends were upended by a return to protectionism in the US and historic policy...
by Prem Raja | Dec 14, 2025 | EUR, FX, GBP, USD
Last week was largely defined by the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. As expected, the Fed delivered a 25 basis point cut and signalled that two further reductions are likely through 2026. While this path was broadly priced in by the market, attention is...
by Prem Raja | Nov 23, 2025 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, GDP, USD
Last week provided a brief, yet significant, reprieve for the embattled Pound Sterling, with GBP/USD managing to close just shy of the 1.31 handle and GBP/EUR settling marginally below 1.14. This modest rebound was largely driven by a slight improvement in global risk...
by Prem Raja | Nov 16, 2025 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, USD
Last week finally brought a degree of relief to global markets as the US government ended its shutdown after several tense weeks of political deadlock. The reopening restores some certainty to the world’s largest economy, but it also leaves a significant data gap....
