Tim Fox

Despite weak data emerging from China, the US and the Eurozone, governments and central banks are ahead of the curve

While the US is less in the spotlight now, there are mounting concerns over the eurozone and China

Market sentiment was lifted, however, by the end of President Trump's US government shutdown

Investors had a pleasant start to 2019 despite Donald Trump's ominous tweet to 'calm down and enjoy the ride'

Tim Fox says sterling would benefit from a different prime minister at No.10

While the Opec agreement was made this weekend, the Brexit vote and the Fed's interest rate policy are still to come

Doubts over the success of a UK deal to leave the European Union is swaying its movements

Donald Trump's criticism of rising interest rates along with trade war concerns indicate more risk is to come

The market is anxious over a supply shortage as sanctions on Iran could potentially see 1.5 million barrels a day removed

While another meltdown could happen in the future, the financial system's ability to handle such a scenario has improved

With even President Trump acknowledging the threat of impeachment, uncertainty abounds

Growth is expected to slow in the second half of the year as interest rates rises take effect

The pound's outlook is uncertain amid the political uncertainty in the UK

The country's inclusion on the MSCI Emerging Markets Index coupled with its leadership in the Opec negotiations puts it centre stage

A potentially damaging trade war and an end to quantitative easing in Europe could see a change to this sanguine approach