Steffy Bogdanova
LeapRate Analyst

Experienced writer and journalist, working in the global online trading sector, Steffy is the Editor of LeapRate. She has previous experience as a copywriter and has been with the company since January 2020. Steffy has a British and American Studies degree from St. Kliment Ochridski University in Sofia.
Accuindex Limited adds MetaTrader 5 to its trading platform
September 08, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Accuindex Limited adds MetaTrader 5 to its trading offer

The multi-asset platform provides a trading system which supports two position accounting systems, four execution modes and all types of trading orders, including market, pending and stop orders. Accuindex’ tools for fundamental analysis include the economic calendar and financial news services provided by international news agencies. MetaTrader 5 brings to Accuindex the possibility to trade…

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Collaboration
September 08, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Centroid Solutions to aggregate CMC Markets liquidity

Richard Bartlett, Head of Business Development at Centroid Solutions, said: We have incorporated the latest quant-based risk management and analytics tools into the most advanced and flexible aggregation engine, facilitating connectivity to a wide range of popular trading platforms. Including CMC Markets rich liquidity here adds another dimension to our proposition, something that will help…

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BDSwiss
September 08, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Exclusive interview: In talks with BDSwiss' Chief Risk Officer Gregory Papagregoriou

LR: You must have some insight into how the global markets have been responding to the coronavirus? Gregory: As COVID-19 spread, equities plummeted, and market volatility skyrocketed across the charts. Most analysts, including Marshall Gittler, our Head of Investment Research, agree that due to the disruptions in international trade, the economic fallout from COVID-19 continues to be…

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Eurex
September 08, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Eurex traded contracts for August fall almost 25% MoM to 45.4 million

Eurex Repo posted 46% MoM decline in GC Pooling, however Repo markets grew by 2.99% MoM. At the EEX, electricity went down 12.99% MoM for August 2020, gas dropped 9.9% and emissions trading fell 47.7%. Aug-20 Jul-20 Change Financial derivatives: Traded contracts Eurex Exchange European equity index derivatives (million) 45.4 60.3 -24.71% European interest rate…

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September 07, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Weekly forex data: focus on the ECB and BoC

Key data this week Bold indicates the most important releases for this symbol. Tuesday 8 September, 6.00 GMT: German balance of trade (July) - consensus €22 billion, previous €15.6 billion Tuesday 8 September, 6.45 GMT: French balance of trade (July) - consensus -€4.8 billion, previous -€8 billion Tuesday 8 September, 9.00 GMT: eurozone-wide annual GDP…

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daily market analysis
September 07, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Daily market commentary: Stocks are trading slightly higher at the beginning of the European session on Monday

EUROPEAN SHARES  Stocks are trading slightly higher at the beginning of the European session on Monday with benchmarks stabilizing following last week’s sell-off. While uncertainty remains over mounting job risks as well as drying stimulus, many investors seem to be speculating that the European economy could be more resilient than other economic areas. These hopes are…

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forex and crypto market analysis
September 07, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Daily Market News: Europe up as US takes breather for Bank Holiday

What to watch US markets are closed on Monday for a public holiday. JD Sports Fashion: Tomorrow, London-listed JD Sports Fashion will release its latest quarterly earnings. The firm is ahead of the broader market year-to-date, although its share price is still down 14.6%. Back in April the company scrapped its final dividend and chairman…

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Cryptocurrency platform Ziglu launches P2P payments for crypto and fiat currencies
September 07, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Cryptocurrency platform Ziglu launches P2P payments for crypto and fiat currencies

Customer’s digital assets are insured against cyber-attacks, up to the value of £50,000 and fiat currencies are safeguarded in a segregated account with the Ziglu platform. With P2P payments, personal information is kept private, providing greater security and peace of mind. Mark Hipperson, Ziglu Founder and Chief Executive Officer said: Paying people should be instant,…

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