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Trading strategies could be difficult to devise in the wake of volcanic ash clouds that disrupted freight for several weeks in the spring.
Chris Gorman, spokesperson for the Forum of Private Business (FPB), reports many businesses dealing with imports and exports were adversely affected by the natural phenomenon.
Currency fluctuations may also have led to uncertain economic conditions across the continent, he suggests.
Predicting future trends can be more difficult for stock market investors in this climate.
Recent figures released by finance specialists Markit and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply showed rapid manufacturing expansion and a growth of new orders is favouring traders.
Conversely, data published on June 9th by the Office for National Statistics revealed UK deficit on goods and services increased during April, rising by £0.1 billion to a total of £3.3 billion.
Posted by Greg Secker
