Last week Sterling was treading water as it continues to deliberate what COVID-19 and Brexit means for the longer-term prospects of the nation. Last week’s reading monthly GDP highlighted this uncertainty. The monthly GDP saw a 1.8% monthly rise in May, well below expectations
By Jamie Jemmeson ACSI, MSTA at Infinity International A fortnight ago, we published our insight piece on “What hedging tools and what flexibility is right for your business?” in our FX Hedging series. We highlighted what we consider to be some of the salient
Last week was a mixed week for sentiment, with many eyes on the downside due to concern of an increase in COVID-19 cases in the US - new cases growing to north of 60k a day with Florida reporting in excess of 15k a
Will the Reopening Signal Growth or Signpost Another Lockdown? The end of Q1 and beginning of Q2 saw the global economy in a position that it had not previously seen as lockdown hit the Western economies. Our Quarterly Report provides context on the UK,
Last week it was a mixed week both in terms of data and sentiment. Starting with the downside, Covid-19 concerns and Chinese tensions increased. There was a rise in Covid-19 cases in several countries last week. The US recorded a record high of close
By Jamie Jemmeson ACSI, MSTA at Infinity International In the previous blog we addressed the ‘What impact could hedging have on your business’, where we unpacked some of the difficulties of recognising your exposure and having the ability to accurately forecast during these COVID
Last week the focus was firmly on the prospects of a second wave of COVID-19 in the US. Last Monday in New York City, restaurants resumed sit-down service with outdoor-only seating. However, on Thursday, the US reported a new record for daily COVID-19 cases,
By Jamie Jemmeson ACSI, MSTA at Infinity International UK/EU trade talks seem to be echoing a similar case of déjà vu as Brexit did. Looking back at the timeline we can see a similar scenario from former Prime Minister May’s “Brexit means Brexit” and
Last week was a volatile one in markets. Equity markets continue to fluctuate amid signs of improving economic conditions as lockdown restrictions ease and concerns that Covid-19 cases are rising again in some countries. Two weeks ago, there was a sharp sell-off in equities
By Jamie Jemmeson ACSI, MSTA at Infinity International This week the UK saw the reopening of non-essential retail shops, and while restrictions are being lifted the uncertainty and volatility faced by businesses remains. The current context could be an opportune time to consider the
