by Prem Raja | Jan 4, 2026 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, USD
The holiday period in both the UK and the US is now behind us, and with it we are seeing liquidity return to the markets and a gradual shift back toward more normal trading conditions. One clear theme through Christmas and the New Year was continued weakness in the US...
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 30, 2025 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, USD
Last week’s UK Budget proved to be a non-event for the currency markets, with Sterling ending the week virtually unchanged against both the Euro and the US Dollar. This lack of significant reaction, however, has removed a major piece of political risk and...
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...
