Author: James Trescothick

James Trescothick is a seasoned financial markets expert with over 20 years' experience as a trader, analyst, and educator, currently leading market research at OneRoyal in Cyprus.

Market Update – June 26, 2025: USD Weakness Takes Centre Stage

With growing concern over Fed independence and a quieter greenback, the market narrative is shifting decisively in favour of a softer USD. Dollar Sinks to Multi-Year Lows on Fed Uncertainty The U.S. dollar is sliding trading near its weakest levels since early 2021. Its decline accelerated following reports that President Trump is considering an early […]

Market Update: 20th June, Markets pause for breath, watching clocks and central banks

Markets pause for breath, watching clocks and central banks Equity markets took a muted step back today as traders eyed a volatile mix of geopolitics and central bank tension. The S&P 500 eased slightly, paring earlier gains, while bond yields stayed stubbornly firm and energy markets cooled if only temporarily. Two-week window on Iran The […]

Market Update – June 17, 2025: Trump’s G7 Walkout Adds to the Uncertainty

Global markets began the day on the back foot as risk sentiment deteriorated further following a surprise move from former U.S. President Donald Trump, who left the G7 summit in Quebec earlier than expected. The early departure has stoked investor anxiety already heightened by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty around central bank […]

Market Update – June 16, 2025: Will the G7 Be Unified?

Equities tread water, G7 in focus, geopolitics stir the pot Markets are starting the week cautiously. Investors are eyeing a storm of potential market movers from central bank meetings to the unfolding G7 summit with a notable side glance toward the Middle East. Equities: Subdued but steady U.S. markets are slightly in the red this […]

Market Update – Friday the 13th Unlucky for the Markets?

Markets woke to a flurry of headlines this morning, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East flared dramatically overnight. Risk assets are under pressure, oil has surged, and investors are flocking to safety. Israel-Iran Escalation Dominates the Session Israel launched a significant airstrike on Iranian military targets in what appears to be a direct response […]

Markets to Watch- Trading the During the EU/US Crossover

If you’ve ever felt the market suddenly spring to life in the early afternoon (GMT), you’re not imagining it. The European and US trading session crossover typically between 12:00 and 16:00 GMT is one of the most dynamic windows on the trading calendar. It’s where liquidity meets volatility, and opportunity knocks loudest. But with great […]

Markets to Watch- The New York Session

If the European session is where the day kicks off with pace, then the U.S. session is where things hit full throttle. This is where markets digest economic data, react to Wall Street sentiment, and either confirm or crush the earlier narrative. For traders, this isn’t just another session it’s prime time. But with great […]

Markets to Watch – The European Session

The European session arguably the heartbeat of global forex trading. With London at the core, this session pulses with volatility, opportunity, and risk. If you’re gearing up to trade between 07:00 and 16:00 GMT, there are a few key things to keep in mind. Because in the markets, timing is everything, and the European session […]