SWIFT payments

News that Boris Johnson is looking to have Russia ejected from the SWIFT payments section appears to have undermined Pound Sterling significantly.

February 24,2022

Russia invades Ukraine

Russia has launched a full scale invasion of Ukraine, sending markets hurtling lower as a worst-case scenario from a geopolitical risk perspective unfolds.

February 24,2022

Bailey committee appearance

Appetite for GBP dampened after BoE testimonies as BoE Gov warns market “not to get carried away”.

February 23,2022

Johnson Covid press conference

UK economic rebound underpins GBP, as does Russia-Ukraine uncertainty. Outlook brightens as Johnson announces all remaining Covid laws to be scrapped.

February 22,2022

Pound sterling

The British Pound's strong start to 2022 extended through mid-February and the UK currency looks set to benefit from a post-Omicron growth rebound and expectations for further Bank of England interest rate hikes.

February 18,2022

Ukrainian soldiers

GBP rallied against EUR but fell against USD amidst a rise in investor anxiety linked to Russia-Ukraine tensions, however analysts say recent moves would reverse if a diplomatic solution is found.

February 15,2022

Ukraine Russia

Geopolitics dog the Euro as U.S. warns of Russian invasion of Ukraine, but some market analysts see a Euro rebound.

February 14,2022

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