For some months now Parliament and the media have been calling on Theresa May to offer greater clarity with regards to the government’s plan for Brexit. Speculation over negotiation goals has been rife, provoking sharp volatility for the Pound whenever… Continue reading “Breaking: May’s Brexit Speech Prompts Sterling Surge”
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What Locations Can Film Buffs Visit if Trump Sours Hollywood’s Appeal?
This year the US will see both the 89th Oscars and its 45th President. The nominations for this year’s award may be looking back at the 336 eligible films released in 2016, but many in Hollywood are currently thinking about… Continue reading “What Locations Can Film Buffs Visit if Trump Sours Hollywood’s Appeal?”
UK Brexit Health Check: How is Britain Doing Six Months after ‘Independence Day’?
The UK economy went through a lot in 2016 thanks, in the most part, to the unexpected outcome of the June 23rd EU Referendum. To the surprise of many, a majority of the UK’s citizens voted to leave the EU… Continue reading “UK Brexit Health Check: How is Britain Doing Six Months after ‘Independence Day’?”
5 Risk Factors Likely to Impact the Currency Market in 2017
2016 was a curveball for the currency market to say the least, with the shock results of the EU referendum and US elections upsetting the status quo and causing dramatic swings in exchange rates. But with 2016 now well and… Continue reading “5 Risk Factors Likely to Impact the Currency Market in 2017”
2016 in Review – The Economic Events that Shook the World
2016 has, for many, become a year infamous for unexpected events, twists and turns. A year where social and political shifts reverberated across the world. While it is unclear if, years from now, people will look back on 2016 as… Continue reading “2016 in Review – The Economic Events that Shook the World”
USD Surges: Fed Hike Bets Break Records after Hitting 100% for the First Time
A major indicator of market expectations for interest rates broke records yesterday after rising to 100% for the first time ever. A staggering US$2.1 trillion in total had been wagered on the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates to 0.75% in… Continue reading “USD Surges: Fed Hike Bets Break Records after Hitting 100% for the First Time”