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GBP/USD FX rate: A deep dive into Sterling’s market reality using our Trading Co-Pilot January 2025
FX It is perhaps fair to say that the start of 2025 has brought an unprecedented confluence of factors moving the GBP/USD FX rate. Looking back, the acceleration of UK wage growth to 5.5% has set the stage for what many hope will be the comeback year for British economic policy, and if that’s the
7 ways FX risk management impacts commodity trading success
In a world where commodity and currency markets are increasingly interlinked, managing FX exposure has become critical for trading firms. Today, the complexity of global markets demands a sophisticated approach to FX risk management that goes beyond traditional hedging strategies. Even before the most recent market turbulence, commodity firms were grappling with currency risk. In this article we’ll
Trump lifts freeze on LNG export permits: A data-driven analysis of market impact
The recent news story that “Trump lifts freeze on LNG export permits” is dominating headlines, and with it presents a shift in energy market dynamics that extends far beyond immediate price impacts. Using our Trading Co-Pilot, we take a look at how markets are responding to this development, revealing patterns in trading behaviour and market
7 reasons why FX options trading is gaining traction amidst global market uncertainty
Today, there is a broad consensus that FX options trading has become the cornerstone of modern currency trading strategies. Overall, traded volumes in FX options have risen 58% year-on-year, according to the US Federal Reserve’s latest FX survey. Meanwhile, FX has become a thriving asset class for banks’ quantitative investment strategy. With markets experiencing unprecedented
5 key reasons behind falling soybean prices as we enter 2025
As we enter 2025, soybean prices have been experiencing significant downward pressure in what can only be described as a volatile market, with prices predicted by unpredictable and ever-moving forces that continue to shape the agricultural commodity landscape. The initial rally at the start of the year, which saw prices climb amid optimistic trading sentiment, has
AI agents for trading: We lift the lid on the next big tech breakthrough for 2025
There is now broad consensus that artificial intelligence is transforming financial markets. We all know that the acceleration of AI technology shows no signs of abating, with the compound effects already becoming apparent in how traders interact with market data. We will soon be releasing our latest update to our Trading Co-Pilot platform which will centre
