Category Archives: Economy

Markets were not impressed by the Bank of England’s (BoE) May policy meeting, leaving the Pound on a downtrend across the board. There had been some hopes that another policymaker might have joined noted hawk Kristin Forbes in voting for… Continue reading “Mixed BoE Inflation Report Leaves Pound Exchange Rate on Back Foot”

April 29th marks a special milestone in Donald Trump’s Presidency – the 45th President’s first 100 days in office. Historically seen as a test of US leaders, passing the 100 day marker usually offers a time for reflection. In Trump’s case,… Continue reading “Has it been a great 100 days for President Trump?”

With Donald Trump surviving his first 100 days as US President and the UK starting the formal process for leaving the EU, 2017 has already been an action-packed year – but have the last few months been the calm before… Continue reading “Voting, Trading, Trump – The Biggest Economic Events of 2017”

Article 50, the clause of the Lisbon Treaty explaining the process for exiting the European Union, has just been activated. Theresa May has signed the letter and it’s been delivered to Donald Tusk, European Council President. What follows is uncertain,… Continue reading “Article 50 Triggered; How is the Pound (GBP) Reacting?”

Today’s European Central Bank (ECB) monetary policy meeting has surprised no one, with interest rates remaining frozen. Benchmark interest rates have stayed at 0.00%, while the deposit rate – i.e. the amount of interest the ECB pays to banks for… Continue reading “Euro Bullish as ECB’s Draghi Becomes More Optimistic”

After months of speculation, voters, politicians and investors finally have some clarity over Brexit. Theresa May outlined her four key objectives and her twelve negotiating aims in a major speech in January, while the Supreme Court ruled Parliament should get… Continue reading “Leave or Remain – Who’s getting what they want from Brexit?”