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The Fed described the U.S. jobs market as “strong” and said economic activity had been rising at “a solid rate”.

The U.S. dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a basket of...

Shoppers spent more on food and household goods in the run-up to the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during the good weather in the middle of the month, the ONS said.

The report...

The pound rose to the day’s highs on Thursday after data showing that UK retail sales outstripped forecasts in May as good weather and the Royal Wedding boosted consumer spending.

GBP/USD was up...

Leverage caps in general are calculated on the basis of quantitative simulations and analysis. Regardless of where brokers and traders stand on such changes, they must always plan ahead as to how...

Brokers are also placed in an awkward situation, as they are left having to choose between potentially losing clients that seek greater leverage to offshore jurisdictions; or risk their reputation by...

With lessened leverage comes greater responsibility for brokers to be able to provide value for their clients. This may be done in the form of the utilisation of better tools, market research, and...

This action was taken due to the fact that ESMA and national competent authorities were concerned over the rapid increase in the marketing, distribution, and sale of these products to retail...

Earlier this year, ESMA announced its decision to opt for drastic changes, which included large reductions to leverage levels, despite the majority of the trading industry advising not to make major...

Eligible contract participants wouldn’t need to worry about restricted access to leverage, but since the Forex market is increasingly being a lot more like the heavily regulated securities and...

When leverage caps are imposed, as in the US since 2010, Forex traders are expected to make themselves aware of where they fit in the respective new regulatory schemes. In addition they are expected...

The proliferation of online trading platforms and availability of cheap credit has led to the significant growth of Forex trading by retail investors. They make use of a few safety precautions to...

The results of leverage caps will lead to the end of your Forex account in no time. Brokers frequently offer 1:100 on your capital, which means if you deposit $1000, you can be traded up to $100K,...

“It’s safe to say that if you use leverage in a responsible manner and treat it with the caution it deserves, it can certainly be an effective tool that can produce favourable unprecedented results,’...

However, the moves in FX today were before those headlines and indeed, the G7 nations gathering this weekend have been a weight on risk sentiment considering Trump's switch up in tactics with respect...

There was a risk-off tone, especially in the EM-FX space. "Tensions remain in selected emerging markets, with Turkey continuing its defence of the lira with a 125bp rate hike to 17.75% and sharp...

However, the moves in FX today were before those headlines and indeed, the G7 nations gathering this weekend have been a weight on risk sentiment considering Trump's switch up in tactics with respect...

Forex today was looking as though the markets are finally waking up to the threat of higher inflation. Also, trade wars that not only will create a high degree of risk-off sentiment but could...

The euro remained under pressure despite easing political tensions and expectations for the European Central Bank to announce the end date of its quantitative easing program at its policy meeting...

All eyes are on the G7 meeting, which kicks off on Friday in Quebec, as trade tensions between the U.S. and its key allies remain. France and Germany warned the U.S. that they would not sign a joint...

He underlined the importance of European unity on free trade and economic interests, especially since domestic debate was continuing in the United States about punitive sanctions imposed by President...