James Trescothick

Trading the Asian Session: What To Watch Out For

When the clock ticks past 11 PM GMT and the sun begins to rise over Tokyo, the Asian trading session opens its doors to a new wave of market activity. While often overlooked in favour of the high-octane volatility of London and New York, the Asian session holds plenty of opportunity but only if you […]

Black Monday: The Day the Markets Forgot How to Breathe

In light of recent market developments, I thought, it would be nice to take a trip down memory road, to the origins of the term “Black Monday”. It was a Monday like no other. October 19, 1987, a day that would etch itself into the annals of financial history with all the subtlety of a […]

Turbulence Ahead? How U.S. Tariffs Could Rattle the Airline Giants Boeing and Airbus

When geopolitics take the driver’s seat in global trade, few industries feel the bumps quite like aviation. And with murmurs of fresh U.S. tariffs echoing across the Atlantic, the world’s two aviation heavyweights Boeing and Airbus might be in for a turbulent ride. A Transatlantic Tango First, a quick rewind. The Boeing-Airbus rivalry isn’t just […]

Trump Stalls the Market Again?

Just when global trade tensions seemed to be easing, President Trump has taken the wheel once again this time, steering straight into the automotive sector. With the announcement of a fresh round of 25% tariffs on foreign-made cars, the U.S. administration has reignited fears of a full-blown trade war, sending a shudder through boardrooms and […]

Help Me, Jerome Powell, You’re Our Only Hope

As the financial world braces for another pivotal moment, investors find themselves staring into the abyss, hoping, no praying that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell can pull them back from the edge. With stagflation fears looming like an economic spectre, tonight’s press conference could determine whether the markets can exhale in relief or spiral into […]

What Came First, the Chicken or the Trade War?

What a fun start to 2025 we’ve had! The word of the year has been tariffs there’s simply no escaping it. Every day, President Donald Trump seems to say that six-letter word, and every day, there are new statements about 25% tariffs on Canada, then 50% tariffs on Canada, and now 200% tariffs on EU […]

Being Friends with the President Trump doesn’t give Musk a Golden Ticket!

Elon Musk is no stranger to power. Whether it’s a casual chat with world leaders, a Twitter feud with regulators, or hosting exclusive meetings with billionaires, the Tesla CEO is always in the orbit of influence. His recent rapport with the President has set tongues wagging does it mean Tesla is about to get a […]

China’s Seven Titans vs. The Magnificent Seven: The Market’s Ultimate Heavyweight Battle

In the global financial arena, where titanic corporations shape the economic landscape, two formidable groups are engaged in a high-stakes duel for market dominance: the Magnificent Seven the US tech behemoths that have redefined the digital economy and China’s Seven Titans, the rising corporate powerhouses from the East that are challenging their Western counterparts on […]

The Euro’s Surge: How Defence Spending is Driving a Three-Month High

Hands up! Who thought the euro was down and out? And with the fear of Trump’s tariffs, did anyone expect it to hit parity again in 2025? Well, Trump’s tariff agenda and his recent stance on the war in Ukraine have changed the game. The euro is on the move, climbing to a three-month high […]

Market Still Feeling a Winter Chill?

What a difference a day makes. What a difference a week makes… After hitting an all-time high on February 19th, the S&P 500 has dropped by 4.45%, marking one of the most significant pullbacks in recent months. Market euphoria, driven by optimism around artificial intelligence and a resilient economy, has quickly given way to uncertainty […]

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