James Trescothick

Market Update: 8th September 2025-Markets on Edge as Data and Politics Take Centre Stage

It’s the start of a new week and already the markets are restless. Friday’s disappointing US jobs report has left traders second-guessing their next move, and with crucial inflation data looming, we could be in for a bumpy few days. US: Soft Jobs, Big Questions The August payrolls number came in at just 22,000, way […]

Market Update:10th July 2025- Copper Tariffs Ignite Shockwaves, Brazil on Alert, Nvidia Breaches $4 Trillion

The markets are bracing for further turbulence as a trio of major headlines sends ripples through commodities, geopolitics, and tech valuations. The announcement of steep tariffs on copper imports by the U.S., renewed trade threats toward Brazil, and Nvidia’s ascent beyond a $4 trillion market cap mark a defining moment in a summer already heavy […]

Market Update: 7th July 2025- Market Momentum or Mirage? A Closer Look at Today’s Market Landscape

As we step into the second week of July, the markets are giving traders a sense of déjà vu buoyed by optimism yet shadowed by global uncertainty. While the S&P 500 continues to flirt with all-time highs, under the surface there’s a story of divergence, caution, and tactical opportunity. Let’s unpack what’s driving the current […]

Market Update: 1st July 2025- June Wraps up a Chaotic First 6 Months of 2025

U.S. Stocks & Futures U.S. equities closed out the first half of 2025 on a high note, S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow all booked back-to-back record months, buoyed by easing trade tensions and strong tech earnings. This morning, futures are holding steady near new highs, suggesting a cautious but optimistic open. Dollar Weakness The U.S. dollar […]

Market Update: 30th June 2025 – Bulls Tighten Their Grip as June Ends on a High

As the curtain falls on a record-setting June, global equity markets are marching confidently into the second half of the year. With investor sentiment buoyed by softening trade tensions, a weakening dollar, and renewed optimism around rate cuts, risk assets are once again in vogue. But under the surface, questions linger about leadership breadth, earnings […]

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: 24th June: Ceasefire Lifts Markets While Powell Prepares for the Hot Seat

Markets are breathing a sigh of relief this morning. After weeks of simmering geopolitical tension, investors have welcomed news of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran a development that has ignited a global risk rally. At the same time, traders are keeping a close eye on Washington, where Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is set […]

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 19th June: Geopolitical Risk Rattles Sentiment, Fed Still in Wait and See Mode

Markets woke up this morning gripped by a familiar cocktail of central bank caution and geopolitical jitters with risk assets under pressure and haven plays in demand. Let’s unpack what traders are watching right now. Fed Holds Fire, But It’s What They Said That Matters The Fed held rates steady overnight, as expected but 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 […]

Author: James Trescothick