Market Update: New year, similar challenges with volatility on the horizon

January 15, 2025 Episode #84 00:14:53
Host: Alex Lawrence Guest: George Vessey

The global bond sell-off continues to reverberate through markets, US economic resilience has dampened Fed rate cut bets, equities are falling, the dollar is surging and UK assets, including the pound, are tumbling – welcome to 2025.

After a fairly turbulent 12 months, people are wondering what 2025 may hold in store. It’s that time where it’s not uncommon to see calls by analysts for the year ahead becoming obsolete.

Join UK FX Analyst George Vessey as he breaks down this week’s macroeconomic news with a focus on the GBP.

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