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The weakness of the US Dollar remains the centre theme surrounding markets, allowing further gains in the EUR and the GBP. The EUR topped 1.1300, while the GBP broke back above 1.3400. The US Dollar weakness is a result of concerns surrounding the US economy and US growth.
Read more →US equity markets tracked lower, with the Moody’s downgrade being digested, along with market sentiment. The US Dollar tread water, with the EUR trading just above 1.1250, while the GBP held 1.3350. Canadian inflation was hotter than expected, coming in at 2.5%, up from 2.2%.
Read more →The big news overnight was a reset in relations between the UK and the EU. A new agreement was signed ahead of the big G7 meeting starting tomorrow. The news of closer relations between the UK and Europe may shock many, considering the people voted to leave the EU, in a binding referendum.
Read more →Markets rallied into the close of the previous week, buoyed by positive sentiment and growing confidence. Trump has secured two major trade deals and completed the most successful of official visit to the Middle East, securing Trillions of US$$ investment, into the USA.
Read more →Markets began to trade according to economic data releases, rather than fears held over global trade wars. The latest US PPI was softer than expected, joining the last CPI inflation reading, confirming the tariffs have not raised inflation, but in fact the opposite.
Read more →Markets are building on the recent gains, enjoyed early in the week, due to the US trade agreements. The US/China 90-Day trade agreement, accomplished over the weekend in Switzerland, was a massive boost to market sentiment globally.
Read more →Markets eased overnight, following the surge in confidence, triggered by the 90-Day Trade Agreement between China and the USA. The temporary agreement alleviates many market fears over the disruption to global trade.
Read more →Markets surged on the open, following the announcement of a US/China trade agreement. US equity markets rallied strongly, as did US Bond Yields on the great news, adding to the Friday agreement between the US and the UK. This is what markets were waiting for and market sentiment hit overdrive.
Read more →Markets closed off a sold week flat, following the announcement of the first major trade deal, made with the US since ‘Liberation Day’. The UK and the US signed a Trade Agreement, setting a precedent, others are expected to follow in quick time.
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