British Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and European business leaders in a bid to reset UK-EU relations post-BREXIT. The two sides have agreed to work on an ambitious cooperation treaty that’ll primarily cover defence, trade, investment, and more. Here’s what you need to know. A new reset in UK-EU relations Starmer's visit to Berlin, part of a broader European tour, looks to move Britain beyond the fractious EU relations of previous

The British pound has reached a two-year high against the US dollar. This surge has caught the eye of investors worldwide, particularly expats with ties to the UK. In this article, we'll break down the key talking points following sterling's gains against the greenback. We'll also cover what expat investors need to know about the strengthening pound and British economy. Sterling's rise: A closer look Sterling rose to $1.3160 in the third week of August, its highest level sinc

At its June 6, 2024 meeting, the European Central Bank slashed interest rates by 25 basis points down to 3.75%. It’s the first time that ECB has cut rates since 2019, putting it ahead of the Bank of England and US Federal Reserve. More importantly, the much-awaited decision is a good sign for expat investors , particularly those interested in bonds and fixed-income investments. In this article, we'll cover what you need to know about navigating the bond market off the back of