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Why Is The Nikkei Rallying?

Despite the broader sell-off which has dominated asset markets recently, the Nikkei has seen a strong reversal this week. Rallying more than 8% yesterday and over 20% on the...

Boris Johnson Announces UK Lockdown

PM Addresses The NationIn the face of the escalating COVID-19 pandemic which is creating devastation around the globe, the British government reluctantly joined the growing number of countries...

The IndeX Files 24-03-2020

Federal Reserve Takes Historic ActionGlobal equities benchmarks continue to plum fresh lows this week as the steady stream of selling which has characterised recent trading develops further. Indices...

Precious Metals Monday 23-03-2020

GoldGold prices remain under pressure this week as the sell-off in global asset prices continues. Safe-haven demand for the US Dollar is dragging gold prices lower as investors move money out of other...

The Investment Bank Outlook 23-03-2020

In our Investment Bank Outlook each week, we bring you a selection of perspectives from leading investment banks to outline the key issues and directional views for the week ahead. These excerpts,...

The Friday Forex Takeaway - Episode 26

Key Points From This WeekFed Makes Historic Rate CutIn response to the escalating COVID-19 outbreak, the Fed made the unprecedented move of cutting interest rates to 0% at the start of the...

BOE Slashes Rates As London Avoids Lockdown

London Avoids LockdownIt was a strange day in the City yesterday as many were expecting the PM to announce a 15 day shutdown in London. Media reports had been pointing towards such an announcement all...

RBA Shocks Market With Rate Cut & QE

 The outbreak of COVID-19 has prompted a co-ordinated response from global central banks not seen since the GFC. With all central banks in the G10 space having now cut rates in a bid to help provide...

The Crude Chronicles - Episode 30

WTI long Positions Reduced AgainThe CFTC COT positioning report showed that net long positions in WTI crude dropped by 972 contracts last week to 387,397 contracts in total. The move was the result of...