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August 20, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

ATFX Forex market update: August 20, 2018

The following article was written by ATFX Chief Analyst of Asia Pacific, Martin Lam. Last week, the US government said that it would reopen trade talks and invite Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Wang Shouwen and his delegation to visit the United States. The two countries plan to hold trade ministerial-level trade consultations this month. The…

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August 13, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

Could Recent Resignations In UK Politics Devastate GDP Exchange Rates?

The following article was written by freelance writer Damien Troy. Political resignations aren’t unheard of, but since Brexit was officially put underway on the 23rd June 2016, the string of ministers jumping the proverbial ship has risen considerably. With David Cameron arguably starting the conga-line of resignations back on the 13th July 2016, the past…

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forex market update
August 13, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

ATFX Forex market update: August 13, 2018

The following article was written by ATFX Chief Analyst of Asia Pacific, Martin Lam. US CPL performance rose moderately in July, although the core CPl remained unchanged in July, but it means that the US economic growth in the second quarter will continue, which will help boost the economic growth forecast for the third quarter,…

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August 08, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

US sanctions on Iran could cause oil prices to spike

The following article was written by Reem Aboul Hosn, Research and Market Analyst Officer at Credit Financier Invest (CFI) Ltd. For the second time, the US-sanctions on Iran took effect on Tuesday which could push oil prices above USD 90 a barrel by the end of the year, analysts have advised. In the middle of…

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August 06, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

Starting a White Label brokerage business

The following article was written by Artur Azizov, CEO of B2Broker. White Label solutions are an ideal opportunity to start a brokerage business quickly, without significant costs. They also allow existing businesses to on-board the latest technologies to meet client demand. The foreign exchange market generates vast daily trading volumes and continues to attract an…

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forex market update
August 06, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

ATFX Forex market update: August 6, 2018

The following article was written by ATFX Chief Analyst of Asia Pacific, Martin Lam. The US non-farm payroll population reported 157,000 in July, a sharp drop from the previous month's 213,000 and the expected 190,000. The data disappointed the market and caused the dollar to fall. Fortunately, the US unemployment rate fell back to 3.9%, the…

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August 01, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

How to verify your UK FCA broker

The following article was written by Natallia Hunik, Global Head of Sales at Advanced Markets and Fortex, Inc. In a world of constantly evolving regulations, licensing and compliance is of paramount importance. Many traders and brokers read and hear about regulation everywhere, but even with all of this awareness, I still often times come across…

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July 30, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

ATFX Forex market update: July 30, 2018

The following article was written by ATFX Chief Analyst of Asia Pacific, Martin Lam. US GDP initial value in the second quarter reached 4.1%. The University of Michigan consumer confidence index in July was also higher than expected at 97.9%. However, the market believes that the earlier US tax cuts and exporters' efforts to avoid…

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ESMA on CFDs trading restrictions by Germany, Malta and Poland: Justified and proportionate measures
July 26, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

EURUSD eyes 1.175 while ECB discuss the definition of Summer

The following article was written by Jasper Lawler, Senior Market Analyst at FCA regulated broker LCG. ECB To Hold Steady As Trade Risks Intensify The ECB are not expected to move on rates this month, however traders will be watching closely for any clues on the central bank’s next steps and its views on the increasing…

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