Economic Update 13 Apr 2026 6 minute read
Oil spikes, the USD edges higher and data takes a back seat
Talks between the US and Iran did not progress toward a lasting agreement, prompting the US President to announce that all...
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...