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 15, 2026 | EU, EUR, FX, GBP, GDP, USD
Last week was a difficult one for Sterling. Cable closed out the week at 1.3220, and with oil prices breaching $100 per barrel once again, the broader macro backdrop remains unsettled. Volatility has been the defining feature of markets recently, and with geopolitics...
by Prem Raja | Feb 1, 2026 | EU, EUR, GBP, USD
Last week was one of the most volatile we have seen so far this year, driven largely by sharp and widespread US Dollar weakness. GBP/USD surged from 1.34 to 1.38 in a matter of days before settling back near 1.36 by Friday evening. The pullback came after two...
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...
