Forex Fundamental Analysis

As the UK spirals ever closer to a chaotic “no deal” Brexit the value of Sterling continues to fall.

Analysts had anticipated that the decline in Chinese exports would continue in July with predictions of a contraction of 2% over the June figure.

The idea is that the Federal Reserve Open Markets Committee that makes decisions on US interest rates (and more unusual economic stimulus measures) is not influenced by partisan political pressures

When seeking to get elected as leader of his party, Boris Johnson tried to be all things to all people.

The Trump administration has finally accused China of manipulating its currency in order to give its exports a financial edge over competing products.

Following a decision by the Federal Reserve to shave 0.25% of interest rates last week, partly in response to a slowing of global trade, all of the major markets ended the week lower

As widely expected, the US Federal Reserve has decreased its interest rate as a move to provide a stimulus to the US economy.

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI), sometimes referred to as the “bosses union” claims to represent the interests of 190000 businesses in the UK, although only 1500 of that number are direct members of the organisation.

As we noted yesterday, Johnson has claimed that the chances of the UK leaving the EU without a deal are “a million to one” yet his government is actively engaged in planning for just such an eventuality.

In getting elected to the role of Conservative Party leader (and therefore PM) Boris Johnson consistently promised that the UK would leave the EU with or without a deal on 31st October 2019,

Last week marked the end of the month for these summaries. All of the major markets closed higher, partially on the prospects of a US and (eventual) EU interest rate cut.

The European Central Bank has decided to keep its interest rates on hold at its most recent meeting (Thursday), but went on to suggest that it expects rates to be on hold, or lower, until the middle of next year.

As Boris Johnson takes over as PM, he is threatening/promising to leave the EU on 31/10/19 with or without a deal “do or die”.

Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson has been elected as leader of the Conservative Party, beating his rival for the post, Jeremy Hunt with a share of 66% of the returned ballots to Hunt’s 34%.

Virtually all of the UKs major businesses and the various bodies that represent “bosses” and business owners have long warned that Brexit is bad for the economy of the UK,