Sterling faces a defining run of figures as the BOE nears its call
The UK enters an important run of releases this week, with policymakers likely to scrutinise the data as they prepare for...
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Economic Update 16 Feb 2026 6 minute read
Economic Update 09 Feb 2026 6 minute read
Stronger yen and softer sterling set the tone for a busy week
Japan’s general election delivered a decisive result, with Prime Minister Takaichi securing 316 of 465 Lower House seats.
Economic Update 02 Feb 2026 6 minute read
Market volatility persists as central banks prepare key updates
This week has opened much as the last one ended, with the GBP under pressure against the USD and displaying renewed volatility against other...
Economic Update 26 Jan 2026 7 minute read
Markets weigh USD weakness ahead of key data and central bank events
USD weakness dominates markets ahead of the Fed, with Euro Area GDP, limited UK data, and key releases from Canada and Mexico shaping FX direction this week.
Economic Update 26 Jan 2026 7 minute read
Markets weigh USD weakness ahead of key data and central bank events
USD weakness dominates markets ahead of the Fed, with Euro Area GDP, limited UK data, and key releases from Canada and Mexico shaping FX direction this week.
Economic Update 19 Jan 2026 6 minute read
A tariff ultimatum, nervous central banks and heavy data flow
The UK data calendar accelerates this week, and the volume of releases may generate more noise than clarity.
Economic Update 12 Jan 2026 6 minute read
USD under pressure as Fed investigation dominates headlines
Fed investigation adds uncertainty for USD as Euro Area confidence and UK activity data shape market sentiment this week.
Economic Update 05 Jan 2026 6 minute read
Markets enter 2026 with mixed signals: Geopolitical shifts, labour data, and policy uncertainty
Explore key market themes as 2026 begins: UK growth concerns, US payrolls, Euro Area inflation, and FX trends across CAD and MXN
Economic Update 15 Dec 2025 6 minute read
Sterling under pressure as BoE weighs a rate cut
UK economic data closed last week on a disappointing note. October activity figures confirmed another month of contraction, with GDP down 0.1% month-on-month.
