by Cambridge Investments | Sep 7, 2026 | News
There was a re-escalation of tensions in the Middle East last week, as both sides engaged in conflict around the Strait of Hormuz and known US bases in the region for the first time in more than a month. The price of Brent crude thus rose over the period from just...
by Cambridge Investments | Sep 4, 2026 | News
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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...