by hostaus | Jun 12, 2025 | Cromwell FX
Markets welcomed a rare dose of optimism last week, as a solid US jobs report and tentative US-China trade thaw helped calm nerves. While the macro backdrop remains challenging, the resilience of the US labour market and signs of renewed dialogue between Washington...
by hostaus | Jun 4, 2025 | Cromwell FX
Markets endured another week of indecision, with sentiment whipsawed by conflicting headlines and deepening trade uncertainty. While the 90-day tariff truce technically remains in place, its credibility is fading as Trump revived threats – this time against the...
by hostaus | May 29, 2025 | Cromwell FX
Markets were jolted last week as the calm created by the 90-day global tariff truce was abruptly shaken. President Trump’s surprise threat of a 50% tariff on EU imports reignited trade war fears just as investors were adjusting to Moody’s downgrade of US sovereign...
by hostaus | May 22, 2025 | Cromwell FX
Markets had good reason to celebrate early last week after President Trump announced a 90-day postponement of tariffs on China, giving risk assets a boost and fuelling optimism that trade normalization could gain traction. However, the relief was short-lived, as...
by hostaus | May 15, 2025 | Cromwell FX
Markets were driven last week by developments on both sides of the Atlantic, with a surprise US-UK trade agreement grabbing the spotlight. While the Fed held rates steady and the BoE delivered a rate cut, the monetary policy moves were largely overshadowed by the...
