EU Referendum Latest: Hard Brexit and the High Court Hearing
A ruling on the government's ability to trigger Article 50 independent of a parliamentary vote is expected this week. The Tradefair team ...
Market Briefing
Why China remains important for global positivity
China remains the world's manufacturing powerhouse and therefore ongoing instability in the Asian nation's economy should be a worry for ...
Banks and Brexit: The factors affecting currency markets this week
Recent Brexit and Deutsche Bank news has affected the forex markets this week, but which currencies have benefited from these development...
Easy Money: How QE helps to stimulate the economy
The Fed chose not to increase interest rates last week, but the European Central Bank may be considering monetary stimulus in December. B...
Understanding Oil Prices: Why is the commodity so undervalued?
Oil prices have been difficult to predict over the last few weeks, but new research and commentary suggest the value of the commodity cou...
Market Briefing: US interest rates under the spotlight again
Fed governor Lael Brainard is due to speak on Monday on economic affairs. Will Brainard, a known dove, set the scene for a September inte...
Will US interest rates rise soon?
The US is set to release a plethora of economic reports this week, but will the country's recent positive performance lead to another int...
A Fistful of Dollars: Why the greenback is so influential on markets
The US dollar has weakened after worse-than-expected economic data from the country. But what does that mean for other foreign currencies...
A Crude Awakening: What do rising oil prices mean for the economy?
Oil prices ended last week with modest gains, but low demand and high production continue to suppress the value of the commodity...
Golden Opportunities: Why precious metals thrive in a crisis
Gold rose to three-week highs on Friday, amid fears of a slowdown in the US economy. But why do precious metals perform well in a crisis?
Keeping Markets Interesting: How interest rates impact the economy
The Bank of England decided to keep the base interest rate at 0.5% earlier this month, but will other central banks follow suit? We look ...