OTC Derivatives vs ETPs: Which Is a Better Revenue Generator for CFDs Brokers?

Despite a tough financial year for some brokers, the demand for over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives and exchange-traded products remains strong, with contracts for differences (CFDs) and exchange-traded instruments driving significant growth…

Tropical Storm Helene to become hurricane, picking up steam in Gulf

By Rich McKay and Brendan O’Brien (Reuters) – Tropical Storm Helene promised to become a hurricane on Wednesday as it rapidly intensified in the eastern Gulf of Mexico, threatening to…

Retail Investors Flock to Stocks from Forex After Fed Rate Cut. Here’s Why

Global retail investors are significantly increasing their exposure to equities following the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) first interest rate cut in four years, according to new data from eToro. Riskier assets…

Volatility in EUR/GBP currency pair to remain supressed – UBS

Investing.com — The European Central Bank and Bank of England will likely adopt “similar” upcoming monetary policy stances, although the BoE is tipped to take a slightly more hawkish approach, according…

Oil prices to stay lower through 2025 amid global oversupply risk: Wells Fargo

Investing.com — Oil prices are expected to remain subdued through 2025 due to the elevated risk of global oversupply, as per analysts at Wells Fargo in a note dated Tuesday. …

US crude, product inventories likely fell last week

(Reuters) -U.S. crude oil and product stockpiles were expected to have fallen last week, an extended Reuters poll showed on Tuesday. Ten analysts polled by Reuters estimated on average that…

Policy divergence should support GBP/USD flows – UBS

Investing.com – The Federal Reserve has started its easing cycle with a 50 basis-point cut, while the Bank of England is seen as on a more gradual easing path. This…

Oil declines as investors weigh whether new China stimulus will boost demand

By Arunima Kumar (Reuters) – Oil prices fell more than 1% on Wednesday as investors reassessed whether China’s latest stimulus plans will be able to boost its economy and spur…

Yen loses ground after China’s stimulus boost

By Rae Wee and Linda Pasquini LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The yen lost ground to major currencies on Wednesday, while the yuan hit its strongest level in over a year, as China’s…

China stimulus adds to reasons to stay long AUD – UBS

Investing.com – The news of additional Chinese stimulus proved a clear fillip for risky assets, noted UBS, and has provided an additional reason to maintain a long position in the…