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The IndeX Files 12-05-2020
The IndeX Files 12-05-2020

Recovery To Take Longer Than Thought?Global equities benchmarks have been broadly supported, with indices across the US, Europe and Asia, trading in the green this week. However, upside momentum has...

BOE Warns Of Historic Economic Crash
BOE Warns Of Historic Economic Crash

Unprecedented RecessionThe Bank of England had a stark message for the market when it met for its May monetary policy meeting this week. Despite holding policy unchanged at current levels, the BOE...

The Friday Forex Takeaway - Episode 33
The Friday Forex Takeaway - Episode 33

Key Points From This WeekUS/China Tensions IncreaseRelations between the US and China have deteriorated once again this week in the wake of accusations made by the US against China with both Trump and...

UK/US Trade Talks Begin (Remotely!)
UK/US Trade Talks Begin (Remotely!)

First Round Talks UnderwayIn a sign that countries are beginning to look beyond the current COVID-19 situation and begin focusing on resources on other issues once again, the US/UK trade talks got...

UK PM Returns Following COVID-19 Recovery
UK PM Returns Following COVID-19 Recovery

UK Lock-down Adjustments ComingBoris Johnson’s return to office this week, following two weeks of recovery from COVID-19, during which time Dominic Raab deputised for him, marks a significant step in...

UK April PMIs Worst on Record
UK April PMIs Worst on Record

PMI Readings PlummetThe latest set of PMI data sets out of the UK and Europe today cast further light on the damage being caused to individual economies by the ongoing COVID lock-downs which are still...

Brexit Trade Talks Resume Amidst COVID Crisis
Brexit Trade Talks Resume Amidst COVID Crisis

Brexit Rears Its Ugly Head Once MoreIf it is true that there must be a silver lining in all time of hardship, perhaps the only upside to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis is that at least media coverage has...

The Friday Forex Takeaway - Episode 30
The Friday Forex Takeaway - Episode 30

Key points This WeekTrump Pulls WHO FundingThe controversy surrounding Donald Trump’s presidency went up another gear this week as Trump announced that he was pulling US funding for the WHO. Following...

COVID-19: Lock-downs Extended, UK PM In Intensive Care
COVID-19: Lock-downs Extended, UK PM In Intensive Care

COVID-19 Dampening Spring SpiritWith Europe and America moving through Spring and many countries seeing an agreeable spike in temperature, this is usually a bright and optimistic time of year....