Economic Update 13 Jul 2026 7 minute read
The ECB faces another difficult balancing act
This week brings a substantial run of UK economic releases, including public finances, labour market data, CPI and...
Economic Update 13 Jul 2026 5 minute read
The market's focus has shifted back to oil
Market data is likely to take a back seat this week as political developments and the conflict involving Iran continue to influence broader market...
Economic Update 06 Jul 2026 5 minute read
Politics fills the data vacuum as central banks shape market expectations
Markets continue to focus on the seemingly inevitable arrival of Andy Burnham in a couple of weeks’ time. As Burnham only recently...
Economic Update 29 Jun 2026 6 minute read
USD firm as ECB division and payrolls take centre stage
A further incident in which a vessel came under fire from Iranian forces has prompted an additional US military response.
Economic Update 22 Jun 2026 7 minute read
Starmer resignation process adds to UK market uncertainty
UK media coverage over the weekend focused on cabinet ministers, many of whom offered a less robust defence of Prime Minister Keir Starmer...