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Trump's “Liberation Day” tariffs crash markets

"Liberation Day" set off one of the worst crashes in risk assets worldwide in recent memory.

Matthew Ryan CFA
7 April 2025
Trump’s latest tariffs: What does this mean for your business?

With new U.S. tariffs taking effect, two critical trends emerge: the de-dollarisation of global supply chains and disruption to established trade corridors. However, this translates to both risk and untapped potential for SMEs, including importers and exporters. To turn this challenge into a competitive advantage, read our full article.

Ebury
3 April 2025
Currency markets in holding pattern awaiting April 2nd tariff news

Currencies traded within tight ranges of each other in a week when economic or policy news was relatively sparse

Ebury
31 March 2025
No rush to cut: Fed’s hawkish message gives the dollar a boost

The Federal Reserve threw the dollar a bone last week, as it held policy steady and warned that it would not be in a hurry to lower interest rates at upcoming meetings.

Matthew Ryan CFA
24 March 2025
Cracking the FX Code: Considerations for private fund managers in implementing a currency share class FX hedging strategy

This blog outlines key considerations in deciding how to set up a currency share class and implementing a share class FX hedging strategy.

Menne Mennes
20 March 2025
Dollar stabilises as markets shift focus to FOMC rate decision

The clearing out of stale dollar long positions over the last few weeks appears to have allowed the greenback to stabilise somewhat after its sharp sell-off so far in March.

Matthew Ryan CFA
17 March 2025
Euro struggles as meltdown in Ukraine talks drives flight to safety

A rather anodyne week in currency trading ended in a dollar buying frenzy on Friday.

Matthew Ryan CFA
3 March 2025
Dollar remains in soft patch as US economic newsflow turns negative

The US dollar is weakening amidst negative economic news, while the yen rallies on BOJ policy normalization expectations. This week's focus: US PCE inflation, central bank speeches, and geopolitical developments including Trump's impact on European security and the German election. Will the dollar's weakness persist?

Matthew Ryan CFA
24 February 2025
Debunking the top 5 misconceptions about currency hedging

This blog exposes five prevalent FX and hedging myths that can hinder your risk management efforts.

Jigna Shah
20 February 2025
Ukraine talks and tariff relief boost European currencies

The announcement that the US and Russia would hold peace talks over Ukraine boosted European assets last week, and that included European currencies, led by the euro and the Swedish krona.

Matthew Ryan CFA
17 February 2025