23/06/2025 Geopolitics fuels a surge in oil Oil prices have risen on concerns over supply disruptions following the conflict, with some ripple effects in equities.
16/06/2025 US inflation less than expected Confidence rose in May, but it is still below the levels seen at the beginning of the year.
10/06/2025 Policy divergences on display Policy decisions by global central banks are getting more nuanced, with the ECB staying on its rate cut path, the Fed in a wait-and-see mode, and the...
2/06/2025 Confidence up for May but what comes next? Confidence rose in May, but it is still below the levels seen at the beginning of the year.
26/05/2025 US rating slides, spending rises The US government lost their top-notch AAA rating on their long-term issuer debt recently, from Moody’s Ratings.
19/05/2025 US-China truce reduces tariffs for now US-China truce reduces tariffs for now. The trade deal -- even if temporary -- should support economic growth in both countries.
12/05/2025 Fed’s policy dilemma The Fed remained in a ‘wait and see’ mode, whereas the BoE and ECB (last month) cut interest rates in their latest meetings.
