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.

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 […]