Category: Forex

U.S. and Chinese CPI data: China’s exports slowing
August 09, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

U.S. and Chinese CPI data: China’s exports slowing

Although the dollar has now recovered from a one-week low, the lack of job creation paired with wage gain and a seemingly decreased unemployment suggests that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates higher for longer. Chief Market Analyst at KCM Trade, Tim Waterer noted that the increase in hourly earnings is a stark reminder…

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Edgewater Markets: UK offerings expand under FCA licence
August 08, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Edgewater Markets: UK offerings expand under FCA licence

The FCA licence signifies an important milestone for the company, which has been in business for approximately 10 years. It allows Edgewater Markets to expand its reach and include more clients on its platform. The company can now offer services such as liquidity provision, technology solutions, foreign exchange, commodities, and derivative products to UK clients.…

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Securities Commission Malaysia: New capital market initiatives
August 07, 2023 BY Alan Sayer

Securities Commission Malaysia: New capital market initiatives

60 industry leaders gathered to discuss ideas and address difficulties pertaining to investment possibilities, funding inclusivity, and reforms in the capital market. Topics included focusing on capital market promotions to grow the domestic-centred issuer pipeline, strengthen market vitality, increase the investor pool, and expand leverage efforts for the sustainability of Malaysia’s leadership in the Islamic…

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CUSIP-based entity identifier to boost transparency and system integration of the syndicated corporate loan market
August 03, 2023 BY Alan Sayer

CUSIP-based entity identifier to boost transparency and system integration of the syndicated corporate loan market

This CUSIP Entity Identifier (CEI) is a unique 10-character code for each legal entity with a corporate loan. CUSIP Global Services developed the code in collaboration with the Loan Syndications and Trading Association (LSTA) and Versana, an industry-backed data and technology company. The CEI will provide transparent insights into the underlying legal entities involved in…

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RBA intervenes: Aussie interest rates paused to review data
August 02, 2023 BY Alan Sayer

RBA intervenes: Aussie interest rates paused to review data

According to currency analyst Luca Santos at ACY Securities, the CPI forecasts predict an inflation decline to 3.25% by the fourth quarter of 2024. A reduction would ensure the decreased inflation target for the further quarter of 2025 is met. Although the change is barely discernible, it implies that the RBA and other financial authorities…

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Continuing momentum: CAPEX.COM appoints new Executive Director Paul Turner
August 01, 2023 BY Alan Sayer

Continuing momentum: CAPEX.COM appoints new Executive Director Paul Turner

Turner’s focus will be continuing the growth momentum and strategic efforts of CAPEX.com in the UAE offices and established and emerging markets. The company’s goals include: Forming close bonds with stakeholders, partners and clients. Improving multi-asset trading opportunities. Generating greater revenue across the Middle East and Africa. In the company’s press release, Turner commented, “I…

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July 31, 2023 BY Alan Sayer

Gearing for the future: Letting AI tools drive retail investment portfolios

The social trading platform conducted a study of 10,000 retail investors in 13 countries to gauge the receptiveness of applying evolving technological trends in investment decisions. The gathered data reflected that 35% of these were willing to use technology to inform trading choices, while 40% firmly rejected the notion. Interestingly, the 19% open to the…

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Tradeweb
July 28, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Tradeweb’s Q2 net income jumps 25% to $101.9 million

Net income for the period came in at $101.9 million and at $123.7 million on adjusted basis. Both numbers marked a rise on yearly basis of 24.9% and 10.8%, respectively. In Q2 2023, adjusted EBITDA margin stood at 52.5% and adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $163.1 million. In comparison, for the same period during…

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