by Anne Bannerman | Jun 9, 2026
The cryptocurrency market has always been a landscape defined by rapid shifts and unexpected turns, but the events of the past week have proven especially consequential. Across the globe, regulatory bodies, major institutional players, and decentralized networks have...
by Anne Bannerman | Jun 12, 2025
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 Anne Bannerman | Jun 4, 2025
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 Anne Bannerman | May 29, 2025
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 Anne Bannerman | May 22, 2025
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...