Weekly Market Update 15/04/2026

April 15th, 2026  |  Season 1  |  4 mins 49 secs

bank of england, capital gains, chase buchanan, cross-border finance, currency markets, eur, expat finance, expat money matters, expat planning, fiscal drag, gbp, global markets, inflation, inheritance tax, interest rates, market update, middle east, oil price, residency by investment, strait of hormuz, thailand, uae, uk tax, usd, wealth management

Global markets face mounting pressure this week as Middle East tensions disrupt the Strait of Hormuz, pushing Brent crude above $120 per barrel. Central banks are rethinking rate cuts, UK fiscal drag continues to bite, and the cross-border planning landscape is tightening for internationally mobile individuals.