Good Morning ,

Here’s a quick look at today’s economic news and market activity:

• Concerns over the Middle East conflict were to the fore last week
• Oil prices came under further upward pressure amid increased military strikes
• Currency-wise, for most of the majors, the action was less eventful
• EUR/USD starts the week below $1.16, while EUR/GBP is near the midpoint of 85-86p
• Ahead this week, the Middle East will remain in focus
• However, there is also a busy central bank diary, including policy decisions from the Fed and BoE

All rates quoted are indicative market rates.