UK retail sales rose in March by 0.7%. Numbers came in a lot higher than its forecast of a 0.1% increase, after February showed numbers in red and a downfall of -0.6%.

UK retail sales rose in March by 0.7%. Numbers came in a lot higher than its forecast of a 0.1% increase, after February showed numbers in red and a downfall of -0.6%.

The US Dollar has regained ground this morning against both Euro and Sterling overnight as traders are seemingly concerned about the next round of negotiating talks between Tehran & the US, as potential talks look to have fallen through.

The global currency market operates as a complex system where macroeconomic forces, policy decisions, and investor expectations intersect to determine value.

UK Inflation for March climbed sharply as motor fuel prices pushed the released figure to 3.3%, notably up from February's 3% release.

The UK economy expanded more than expected in February, with the 0.5% growth exceeding initial forecasts of 0.1% growth. The main driving force behind the growth was due to both the services activity and industrial production both increasing by 0.5% each.

Optimism for a de-escalation in the Middle Eastern conflict is growing after US President, Donald Trump, stated yesterday that more talks could be happening over the next two days in Pakistan.

Last week was another clear reminder that, for now, geopolitics is firmly in the driving seat.