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Latest developments in currency markets

by Charis | Sep 7, 2017 | Currencies, General, Macroeconomics-Politics

The summer period witnessed a surge in the euro vs the dollar and sterling, with the euro hitting $1.20 and £0.93 respectively. At these levels, the euro is at two and a half year highs vs the dollar (the last time the euro was at $1.20 was in early January 2015). The...

Trump’s proposed US tax cuts – A brief analysis

by Charis | Apr 27, 2017 | General, Macroeconomics-Politics, US Banks

In line with Donald Trump’s pre-election promises to slash US tax rates, the Trump administration came up yesterday with proposals to: Lower individual income tax rates by reducing the number of tax brackets from 7 to 3 for individuals, to be set at 10%, 25% and...

French election results very positive for European banks

by Charis | Apr 25, 2017 | European Banks, General, Macroeconomics-Politics

Financial markets were relieved to see Emmanuel Macron make it to the second round of the French elections ahead of Marine Le Pen and it is now widely believed that he is the strong favourite to become the next president of France. The French stock market soared 4% on...

Brexit latest

by Charis | Apr 11, 2017 | Currencies, General, Macroeconomics-Politics

The UK government’s recent decision to finally trigger article 50 and formally start the EU exit process and negotiations has not had any substantial impact on sterling which remains weak and continues to fluctuate within a tight range of $1.21 to $1.25....

Brexit update – Sterling weakens further

by Charis | Mar 3, 2017 | Currencies, General, Macroeconomics-Politics

Brexit update – Sterling weakens further Developments in the last few weeks provide further indication that the UK may be heading for a hard Brexit. Theresa May is now expected to trigger Article 50 in mid-March which will officially start exit negotiations...

Donald Trump’s volatile first two weeks in office

by Charis | Feb 3, 2017 | General, Macroeconomics-Politics, US Banks

Donald Trump’s volatile first two weeks in office We did not post any US updates for quite some time as we waited for Donald Trump’s inauguration and the first indications of his decision making process and his new economic policies. And so far we have received...

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Latest developments in currency markets

Trump’s proposed US tax cuts – A brief analysis

French election results very positive for European banks

Brexit latest

Brexit update – Sterling weakens further

Donald Trump’s volatile first two weeks in office

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