by Cambridge Investments | Sep 1, 2026 | News
Last week US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent launched a new campaign aimed at further isolating Iran from the global economy. The immediate market reaction was measured, with Brent crude falling approximately 2% last Monday to $92 – it slipped further across...
by Cambridge Investments | Aug 24, 2026 | News
Geopolitical developments remained a key market influence last week, as the deadline for a lasting US-Iran peace agreement passed without resolution. Last Wednesday, the US President announced plans to increase the economic pressure against Iran, including measures...
by Cambridge Investments | Aug 17, 2026 | News
Global markets processed the news that the yen had given up roughly half of its gains since the US-Japan intervention after it sank last week. This sparked renewed attention in Tokyo and conversation around what more would be needed to create a sustained upswing in...
by Cambridge Investments | Aug 10, 2026 | News
Developments in the Middle East continued to shape global markets last week. It was reported that Iran and Oman had progressed talks on a proposed shipping arrangement through the strait, while western officials also struck a more optimistic tone on the prospect of an...
by Cambridge Investments | Aug 3, 2026 | News
Markets spent much of last week reacting to the renewed escalation of conflict in the Middle East, with strikes carried out by both sides. Brent crude – which had dropped to around $83 midweek, down from its $100 highs of the previous week – climbed...
