Category: Bullseye Insights

UK CPI Leaps Again, But Some Signs Of Peaking

UK CPI data from Wednesday 22nd June hit another new 40 year high at 9.1%. However, the number was in line with consensus expectation, whilst month-on-month data was at 0.7% for May, above forecasts of 0.6%, but notably below the 2.5% monthly increase in April. Is this signalling a possible peak? With UK inflation data… Continue reading UK CPI Leaps Again, But Some Signs Of Peaking

Explainer: Cash vs Stocks & Shares ISA/JISA

Starting to save for your future is an important step, and there are a number of different ways to do it. Are you considering investing in a Cash or a Stocks and Shares Individual/Junior Individual Savings Account (ISA/JISA)?  Here, we’re going to compare Cash versus Stocks and Shares ISAs/JISAs as it’s important to understand the… Continue reading Explainer: Cash vs Stocks & Shares ISA/JISA

BFL Insight: Forex Focus – Spotlight on CNY, GBP, EUR and JPY

In our last article on Foreign Exchange markets here, we explained the factors that can influence the Forex markets and the nature of some of the major global currencies. We also took a broad look at what has been impacting the currency markets in Q1 2022 and wider prospects for Q2 2022. In this article,… Continue reading BFL Insight: Forex Focus – Spotlight on CNY, GBP, EUR and JPY

BFL Insight: Key Factors of Foreign Exchange across Global Financial Markets

Need to know:  Forex (FX) and Currencies Forex is short for Foreign Exchange (also known as FX) and is a type of trading or investing that involves the exchange between two different currencies. In one particular way, it differs from other financial markets asset classes because you are actually buying one currency and selling another… Continue reading BFL Insight: Key Factors of Foreign Exchange across Global Financial Markets

Geopolitical Impacts to Global Commodities Markets – Q1 2022

Effects on Energies, Metals and Agricultural Commodities from the Ukraine-Russia Conflict Global commodities market certainly endured a spike higher in volatility in Q1 of 2022. Primed with high optimism in growth momentum to start of the year following signs of global economic recoveries.  (our article on the commodities market from the start of the year here). … Continue reading Geopolitical Impacts to Global Commodities Markets – Q1 2022

Stagflation Threat in the UK ?

Stagflation fears Stagflation is an economic term that had until recently been confined to the economic textbooks, with the major global economies having been immune to stagflation fears since the 1980s. As we have moved into 2022, however, economists, central bankers and market strategist have been quick to raise the spectre of the old enemy… Continue reading Stagflation Threat in the UK ?

The Impacts of Geopolitical Events to Stock Markets

A special report with referenced data from LPL Research Recently, the recurring geopolitical conflict between Russia and Ukraine has triggered significant shocks throughout global financial markets.  On February 12th, the U.S. national security adviser said at a White House press conference that the Russian-Ukrainian conflict has the potential to escalate and suggested that Americans staying… Continue reading The Impacts of Geopolitical Events to Stock Markets