Global Markets

In the wake of the 2016 vote for Brexit, many questions regarding the future of the United Kingdom (U.K.) have come to the forefront. A fluid political and economic situation has ensued, causing existing members of the European Union (E.U.) and U.K. to reevaluate ongoing relationships. The Scottish Parliament has done just that, voting in favour of an independence referendum, which is the second since 2014. While a definitive schedule…

A BOE interest rate hike impacts many facets of the economic picture in the U.K, including the pound, exports and the credit markets.

The Catalan independence referendum of 2017 has created significant uncertainty in the country of Spain. Find out how this political event has impacted the price of the euro.

Japan's snap election on 22 October 2017 has the potential to greatly impact the yen. If a surprise occurs, an upheaval in exchange rate valuations may become a reality.

The surprise election of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency has impacted markets worldwide. The GBP is no different, experiencing an abundance of pricing volatility.

The German elections of 2017 may affect the UK economy in several ways. Currency values and Germany-UK trade relations will more than likely be influenced.

Terrorism is an unpredictable factor which may create market volatility. It can destabilise both domestic and foreign equity, currency and commodity markets.

South Korea, rocked by a scandal, will hold presidential elections this year that may set the country on a different political and economic course.

The upcoming French presidential elections may be significant for gauging the extent of a protectionist wave worldwide and the prospects for U.S. growth.

The impact of a U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate increase is far-reaching, and has both direct and indirect implications. Find out who and what is impacted by these changes.