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.