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Trump’s first week in office: A look at initial impacts on commodity markets
Trump’s first week in office has made for choppy times across commodity markets, with executive orders and announcements coming fix and fast out of the Trump administration effecting energy, precious metals, and agricultural commodities alike. In these early days as the market adjusts to these new policy announcements, perhaps the hardest part is quantifying the
European natural gas prices: A perfect storm of supply challenges and weather impacts
The alarm bells are ringing across European natural gas markets as we move into 2025, with prices displaying particular volatility in the last week. Insights from our Trading Co-Pilot reveal a complex interplay of factors and heightened sensitivity in the market. With that said, let us rattle through some of the key developments that have
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
