Opinion – Tuesday 15 July 2025

U.S. Indices closed with slight gains on Monday, with the upside seen predominantly in the US session, paring weakness overnight in response to Trump’s 30% tariff letter to the EU and Mexico. Sectors were mixed, with Communication and Financial stocks...

Opinion – Monday 14 July 2025

U.S. Indices closed in the red but well off the earlier lows, while T-notes were sold across the curve while the U.S. Dollar was strong. The focus continues to lie on Trump’s tariff letters, with the latest seeing a 35% tariff on Canada, while the EU letter is...

Opinion – Thursday 10 July 2025

U.S. Indices closed higher on Wednesday, tracking Europe higher throughout the morning. US indices peaked around the US open before paring into the European close, before pushing higher into the US close. Sectors were predominantly green with Utilities, Communication...

Opinion – Wednesday 9 July 2025

U.S. Indices saw slight losses on Tuesday amid a lack of tier 1 US data or Fed speak, as President Trump’s tariff updates dominated the news – after sending out 14 trade letters on Monday, Tuesday he noted the tariffs will start to be paid on August 1st,...

Opinion – Tuesday 8 July 2025

U.S. Indices finished Monday day in a sea of red (SPX -0.8%, NDX -0.8%, RUT -1.6%) amid the continued trade tensions with the US and its trading partners. As it stands, the trade uncertainty is to remain, with US President Trump to sign an EO to extend the July 9th...

Opinion – Monday 7 July 2025

Both U.S. Indices and the Dollar saw gains on Thursday, while Treasuries and Gold sold off in the wake of the strong jobs report, which continues to push out the narrative of a need for a Fed rate cut, especially in July. Highlighting this, Refinitiv money market...