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US & UK Inflation Weaker Than Expected
US & UK Inflation Weaker Than Expected

US Inflation Rises Over 2019, Weaker Over DecemberThe US was treated to a rather mixed inflation report yesterday. The CPI figures for December came in with headline inflation rising 0.2%...

The IndeX Files 14-01-2020
The IndeX Files 14-01-2020

Attention Turning Back Towards US-Sino Trade DealGlobal benchmark equities indices have seen a pause in their recent upward trajectory though are consolidating near highs, suggesting a continuation...

Precious Metals Monday 13-01-2020
Precious Metals Monday 13-01-2020

GoldWith tensions between the US and Iran having dissipated over recent sessions, the new week has commenced with a firmly risk-on tone, seeing reduced safe-haven demand for gold.  The market is now...

The Friday Forex Takeaway - Episode 16
The Friday Forex Takeaway - Episode 16

Key Points From This WeekUS – Iran Tensions SubsideThe week started off in bad shape with risk markets selling off as tensions between the US and Iran escalated. During speeches made during a day of...

The Crude Chronicles - Episode 20
The Crude Chronicles - Episode 20

WTI Caught Between US-Iran Tensions & US-China Trade DealThe CFTC COT position report showed that last week, investors increased their upside positions in WTI by a further 4,780 contracts, taking...

US-Iran Tensions Erupt: Market Impact
US-Iran Tensions Erupt: Market Impact

 US Kills Top Iranian GeneralGlobal investor risk appetite was shaken last week on reports that the US had killed a top Iranian general during a drone strike carried out in Baghdad on Friday. Qassem...

The IndeX Files 07-01-2020
The IndeX Files 07-01-2020

US-Iran Fears Offset US-Sino Trade Deal HopesOver recent sessions, the global equities landscape has been dominated by news-flow around US/Iranian tensions. America’s killing of top Iranian general...

Precious Metals Monday 06-01-2020
Precious Metals Monday 06-01-2020

GoldThe near-term outlook for gold looks tilted towards higher prices in light of the worrying news last week of an escalation in tensions between the US and Iran. Following a much calmer period of...

The Crude Chronicles - Episode 19
The Crude Chronicles - Episode 19

Opportunities & Risks For WTI In 2020The CFTC COT positioning report showed that WTI traders increased their positions by 13,700 contracts last week, taking the total position in WTI to 550,077...