The holiday period in both the UK and the US is now behind us, and with it we are seeing liquidity return to the markets, and a gradual shift back toward more normal trading conditions.
One clear theme through Christmas and the New Year was continued weakness in the US Dollar, and so far there are few signs that this trend has fully run its course.
As we enter the first full trading week of the year, there are several data releases worth watching, but geopolitical risk has also crept back into focus. Heightened tensions surrounding U.S.–Venezuela relations, ongoing sanctions discussions, and broader instability in parts of Latin America have added a layer of uncertainty for markets.
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