Economic Update 07 Apr 2026 7 minute read
Energy tensions, political uncertainty and key data keep markets on edgebrace as the Strait deadline draws near(2)
The deadline for the re‑opening of the Strait of Hormuz approaches, yet recent developments suggest limited movement on the ground. Reports indicate further...
Economic Update 30 Mar 2026 6 minute read
Geopolitics tests the dollar’s resolve as data queues up
The US continued to deploy additional troops and equipment to the Middle East, reinforcing naval and ground capabilities. This reflects a dual-track approach that...
Economic Update 23 Mar 2026 6 minute read
Markets brace as the Strait deadline draws near
The deadline for the re‑opening of the Strait of Hormuz approaches, yet recent developments suggest limited movement on the ground. Reports indicate further...
Economic Update 16 Mar 2026 7 minute read
Risk appetite fades as views on rate cuts shift
Problems in the Middle East continue, and the Strait of Hormuz remains impassable. The disruption increasingly affects more than the flow of...
Economic Update 09 Mar 2026 6 minute read
Markets reassess rate paths amid rising oil prices and softer data
Oil prices moved beyond $100 per barrel overnight and briefly reached $119 during Asian trading, reflecting rising concerns about the...