EURUSD FACES CHALLENGES AMIDST GERMAN INFLATION STRUGGLES

The Euro, celebrating its 25th year since inception, has encountered a notable shift as 2024 unfolds. Serving around 350 million people daily, its significance in the global market is akin to the US Dollar.

TRADERS REVISE THEIR ANTICIPATIONS REGARDING FEDERAL RESERVE ACTIONS

Between the commencement of November and the culmination of December 2023, the price of dollar index futures exhibited a decline of approximately 5.5%, as reported by the CME exchange.

NAVIGATING UK DISINFLATION, CONSUMER BEHAVIOR, & POLICY COMPLEXITIES IN 2024

In the realm of recent UK economic data, a discernible disinflationary trend appears set to endure. The BRC shop price data reveals a noteworthy drop in food inflation, plummeting from 7.6% to 6.6%. This eighth consecutive decline, reaching the lowest poi

THE SPOTLIGHT FOR 2024 IS FIRMLY ON INTEREST RATE POLICY, SPARKING DEBATES ABOUT WHO HOLDS THE CORRECT APPROACH

Such studies could induce caution among investors, wary of potential unintended consequences when central banks employ quantitative easing to curb inflation. However, contrasting views express optimism that central banks might opt for interest rate reduct

WEEKLY DATA: FOCUS ON THE NFP

The new year started with a bang in crypto markets as bitcoin reached a new 20-month high above $45,000 as traders’ focus remains on applications for ETFs. Other major CFD markets have been quieter so far in 2024 as participants await important news from

BRENT CRUDE OIL: GEOPOLITICAL TENSIONS AND MARKET DYNAMICS

Throughout history, conflicts involving Israel and its neighbouring nations have wielded substantial influence on global oil prices. This phenomenon primarily stems from the fact that several Middle Eastern countries, which are members of the Arab League

FTSE 100: HEADING TOWARDS 8,000 POINTS?

The exhilaration accompanying this milestone in mid-February 2023 mirrored the excitement of 2021 when the index surpassed the 7,000 mark. However, the venture above 8,000 was short-lived, and throughout the last three quarters of the year, the FTSE 100 m

NASDAQ’S DECEMBER SURGE: A GLIMPSE INTO 2024’S POTENTIAL MARKET DYNAMICS

As the New York trading session resumes after a festive hiatus, the financial markets are abuzz with anticipation and cautious optimism. The NASDAQ, known for its dynamic performance, takes centre stage in the final trading days of 2023, setting the tone

Eren Eraslan Elevated to Head of Northern Europe of IG

Eren Eraslan, who has been with electronic trading giant IG Group for over five yearsaltogether, has risen to Head of Northern Europe at IG Europe Gm

Barclays Hires Ryan Voegeli as Head of Investment Bankingfor Canada

Mr. Voegeli has twenty years of investment banking experience, and joins Barclays from CIBCCapital Markets where he was Head of Global Diversified lndustries lnvestment Banking. In thisrole he led a highly successful team spanning Toronto, Montreal, Winni

South Korea Proposes Ban on Credit Card Payments for

South Korea\'s Financial Services Commission, the country\'s top financial regulator, onWednesday proposed an amendment to its credit finance act, which aims to effectively prohibitlocal citizens from purchasing cryptocurrencies using credit cards.

DFSA FINES RJO $1.3 MILLION FOR INADEQUATE COMPLIANCE SYSTEMS AND CONTROLS

“Compliance is not an incidental cost of doing business, it is a critical function that must be adequately resourced in terms of both number and quality of staff.”

UK FCA: A YEAR IN REVIEW

“We know at the FCA our role is not just about regulating financial services, it’s about safeguarding futures, supporting innovation and informed risk-taking and maintaining a resilient financial ecosystem.”

SINGAPORE MAS FINES CREDIT SUISSE $3.9M FOR OVERCHARGING IN OTC BOND TRADES

This development underscores the significance of financial institutions implementing stringent controls and transparent practices in pricing, aligning with regulatory requirements to avoid enforcement actions and ensure fair dealings with clients.

HK Regulators Prepare to Accept Spot Crypto ETFApplications

In a joint statement, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and Hong Kong MonetaryAuthority (HKMA) said the virtual asset environment has changed since 2018, when the sFOformulated a "professionalinvestors only" regulatory approach.