Last week opened with a geopolitical shock, and the coming week appears set to follow a similar trajectory. Political unrest in Iran has affected another major oil producer that is operationally more significant than Venezuela. Despite this, crude and Brent oil prices have continued to trade near historically depressed levels, broadly consistent with the lower […]
The first full trading week of 2026 marks a re-engagement phase for global financial markets as investors return from year-end holidays and liquidity conditions normalise. With trading volumes recovering, markets are expected to respond more decisively to incoming macroeconomic data, particularly from the United States. Investor focus centres on labour-market strength, inflation dynamics, and how […]
The week of December 22–26 marks a transitional period for global financial markets as investors move into the final stretch of the year. With Christmas holidays across major economies, liquidity conditions are expected to thin significantly, amplifying the impact of positioning flows and post-central-bank repricing. Markets will continue to digest signals from the Federal Reserve, […]
Last week, European equity markets outperformed their U.S. peers, where only the Dow Jones Industrial Average avoided losses among the major indices. In contrast, European equities closed the week broadly higher, with both the German DAX and peripheral markets — led by a strong performance from Spain’s IBEX — finishing the five sessions in positive […]
The week of December 8–12 brings a decisive moment for global markets as investors await the U.S. Federal Reserve’s final policy meeting of the year. Expectations for a rate cut are elevated, but the tone of the Fed’s guidance may prove more influential than the cut itself. At the same time, rising Japanese bond yields […]
The week of November 24–28 is shaping up as an event-filled, albeit holiday-shortened period for global markets. Investors will focus on delayed U.S. data such as retail sales and producer prices, while anticipation builds around the Federal Reserve’s next move amid rising odds of a December rate cut. At the same time, currency watchers are […]
The week of September 22–26 will keep global markets on alert as investors weigh moderate Fed rhetoric and upcoming PCE data against the dollar’s fragile rebound. In the U.S., attention will turn to PMI surveys, durable goods orders, and the final GDP estimate, while ongoing trade negotiations with China and the yuan’s strength remain key […]
The week of August 25–29 will be pivotal for global markets, with investors closely watching U.S. GDP and PCE inflation data as expectations for Fed rate cuts adjust following stronger dollar momentum and Powell’s Jackson Hole remarks. In Europe, preliminary CPI figures from Italy, France, and Germany will help shape the ECB’s policy outlook, while […]
The week of August 18 – 22 is set to be pivotal for global markets, with the release of the Federal Reserve’s July meeting minutes and Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks at the Jackson Hole symposium potentially paving the way for a September rate cut. In the United States, key data including housing starts, building permits, […]
The week of August 11–15 is expected to be quieter in terms of scheduled events but still carries the potential for meaningful market developments. In the United States, focus will be on July CPI, PPI, and retail sales, as investors assess inflation trends against signs of slowing growth and persistent trade tensions. In the UK, […]
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