February 6th, 2026
By Christopher Nye
It was all about the central banks yesterday, even though they sat on their hands. The currency markets were quick to move nonetheless. Sterling took the harder knock....
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February 2nd, 2026
By Christopher Nye
Markets were meant to start this week second-guessing central banks. Instead, they have a far messier backdrop: a partial US government shutdown driven by a row over...
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January 30th, 2026
By Christopher Nye
Sterling maintained its position at close to a six-month high against the euro and a 4½ year high on the US dollar. However, it was knocked off the heights it reached...
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January 26th, 2026
By Christopher Nye
The pound went into the weekend with a bit more spring in its step after a run of UK data nudged interest rate cuts further into 2026. Two potential threats to...
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January 23rd, 2026
By Christopher Nye
The threat of an immediate transatlantic trade war has receded, replaced by a tentative sense of relief across global markets. President Trump’s call for...
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