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Market Commentary – September 2026

Date: 09/10/2026

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September centred on the Fed’s first rate hike since 2023, which pushed Treasury yields to near two-decade highs and extended the dollar’s rally. Renewed conflict around the Strait of Hormuz …

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Market Commentary – August 2026

Date: 09/09/2026

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August was marked by coordinated US-Japan intervention in currency markets, persistent geopolitical tensions in the Gulf, and growing questions over central bank independence. These developments kept inflation concerns elevated and …

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Market Commentary – July 2026

Date: 14/08/2026

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July was shaped by geopolitical risk and shifting central bank tone. Escalating tensions around Iran and the Red Sea kept oil prices elevated, supporting commodity currencies while pressuring energy importers …

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Market Commentary – June 2026

Date: 17/07/2026

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Our June market commentary explores how a resurgent US dollar, stronger economic data and a hawkish shift from new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh reshaped currency markets. Against this backdrop, evolving …

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Market Commentary – May 2026

Date: 23/06/2026

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Our latest market commentary explores how geopolitical tensions, energy disruption and shifting central bank expectations shaped currency markets in May. From renewed USD strength and Japanese intervention to rising pressure …

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