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EDWARD HAYDEN-BRIFFETT

Research Analyst, The Officials

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USD Continues to Weaken, Gold Stands Out, Gilts Modestly Softer

Weak US jobs cooled Fed hike bets, USD slipped, gold rallied, while JPY stayed in focus amid intervention warnings.
3 July 2026

US CPI Increase, Japanese PPI Exceeds Expectations, US Gov Deficit

US inflation jumps to 4.2% on energy costs as global producer prices rise and market volatility returns.
11 June 2026

China exports surge 19%, Korea and Saudi GDP beat forecasts, markets steady after selloff.

China exports surge 19%, Korea and Saudi GDP beat forecasts, oil eases on Iran peace talk, markets steady after selloff.
9 June 2026

Bitcoin Drops to Key Lows, Inflation Warnings, Japanese Real Wages Rise

Bitcoin nears $60k as markets await payrolls, while central banks stay cautious on inflation and growth.
5 June 2026

RBA Raises Cash Rate, Rupee Hits Record Low, Euro Manufacturing PMIs

RBA hikes, hawkish on inflation; rupee hits record low on oil surge and outflows; Europe PMIs strong; UK sales boosted by policy effects
5 May 2026

Lower Market Optimism, Gold Down, Treasury Yields Climb

Optimism fades as Iran strikes extend; equities fall, yields rise, jobs weaken, energy prices surge despite strong PMI data
2 April 2026

Big Week For Central Banking, Aggressive UK Bond Yield Moves

Federal Reserve, Bank of England, European Central Bank hold; hawkish tone lifts yields, GBP jumps, Germany faces deflation.
20 March 2026

ZEW Economic Sentiment, Eurozone Inflation Confirmed Softer

ZEW sentiment plunges; Fed seen on hold, dollar eases, inflation stays subdued, and Chinese firms boost FX hedging amid yuan strength.
18 March 2026

Oil Drives Global Markets, Indian Inflation, Chinese Industrial Output

Retail money floods oil ETFs; India WPI rises to 2.13%; China output and infrastructure investment strengthen amid fragile outlook.
16 March 2026

Markets Struggle as Energy and Rate Fears Rise

US equities slide as energy and inflation fears lift rate‑hike bets in Europe; UK growth stalls, China credit stays strong, India CPI climbs
13 March 2026

UK Unemployment Above Expectations, Chinese Housing Market, Data Today

UK unemployment up, China housing slumps, Europe output weak; yields fall, BoE cut bets rise, data today.
17 February 2026

Who’s keeping count?

Edition: Euro Edition
Quiet North Sea, jumpy flat price and loudmouth Trump all in one day!
13 February 2026