Market Insights
Central Banking at a Crossroads: Reflections from Klaas Knot’s Farewell
A reflective piece on speeches by Bailey, Williams, and Lagarde at Klaas Knot’s farewell symposium. Their shared message: financial stability is fragile, risks have shifted to non-banks, and vigilance is essential.
How a Weak Dirham is Driving British Investment into Dubai Property
A weak dirham is giving British buyers discounts on Dubai property in 2025. Here’s how currency shifts are driving UK investment.
Sterling Under Pressure as Fiscal Risks and US Data Dominate
The pound stays fragile as UK fiscal risks collide with political pressure, the euro steadies ahead of inflation data, and the dollar eyes key ISM surveys and non-farm payrolls.
USD Strength Creates Favourable Window for Dollar Sellers Buying Pounds
The U.S. dollar has strengthened while sterling weakens, pushing GBP/USD down. A favourable window has opened for USD sellers buying pounds.
The Pound Under Pressure: Why UK Inflation, Weak Growth & Fiscal Risks Keep Sterling Vulnerable
The pound faces mounting pressure as UK inflation stays high, growth slows, and fiscal risks rise ahead of the November Budget. Read our full analysis including what the OECD forecasts mean for sterling.
FX Outlook | UK PMI Data Weighs on Pound as Eurozone Services Hold Up
Sterling weakened after UK PMI data undershot expectations, while Eurozone services surprised on the upside. Read our FX outlook for GBP/USD and GBP/EUR with key levels and risks.
USD/CAD Technical Breakdown Sept 22 2025
USD/CAD breaks above 1.38 as markets focus on Fed speakers and Friday’s Core PCE inflation. Oil prices and Canadian fundamentals remain in play.
GBP/EUR Technical Breakdown Sept 22 2025
GBP/EUR trades below 1.15 as BoE dovishness and UK fiscal worries weigh on sterling. PMIs and Eurozone GDP will guide sentiment.
GBP/USD Technical Breakdown Sept 22 2025
GBP/USD holds near 1.35 as Fed cuts weigh on the dollar. Read our weekly outlook with technical levels, U.S. data risks, and trading scenarios.
Weekly FX Outlook: Sterling’s Fragility, ECB’s Hawkish Hold, and the Fed’s Cut
Sterling fragile, euro supported, dollar pressured. Key September data may spark volatility in GBP/EUR, GBP/USD and EUR/USD.
GBP in focus: 15th September charts displaying a symmetrical triangle
The pound is coiled for a breakout against the euro and testing resistance versus the dollar as markets await key UK data and policy decisions from Boe and the FED.
Currency Exchange Rates Explained: How They Work and Impact Your Business
Learn how currency exchange rates work, why they move, and what they mean for UK businesses. Discover the risks, opportunities, and FX strategies to protect your margins.