Simon Mugo
LeapRate Analyst

Simon has over six years of professional trading experience across FX, commodities and equities. He has a strong passion for financial markets and is particularly focused on price action trading.
November 23, 2023 BY Simon Mugo

eToro Launches Global MSCI ETF Focused on Argentinian Stocks

The primary objective of ARGT is to offer investors a diversified portfolio that mirrors the growth potential of significant players in Argentina's financial markets. One notable aspect of this offering is its alignment with eToro's zero-commission policy in eligible regions, making it an appealing choice for individuals seeking to invest in the Argentine market without…

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November 23, 2023 BY Simon Mugo

AUDUSD Edges Higher on Chinese Optimism Despite Weak Aussie PMIs

These declines pushed these sectors further into contractionary territory. Furthermore, the impact of the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) meeting minutes still lingers, as the board reiterated concerns about inflation and the potential for future interest rate hikes. Despite these setbacks, there was a glimmer of positivity for the Australian dollar from China. Beijing's announcement…

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November 22, 2023 BY Simon Mugo

USDJPY Rallied Higher As the US Dollar Rose Against the Yen

Additionally, the recent agreement between Israel and Hamas to pause fighting has limited the upside potential for the JPY as a safe haven currency. Interestingly, the recent weakening of the USD may reduce the need for the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to intervene in the foreign exchange (FX) markets if this trend continues. Furthermore, Japanese…

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November 22, 2023 BY Simon Mugo

EURUSD Falls on Upbeat US Jobless Claims Data, FOMC Minutes

According to the minutes, the central bank intends to maintain a restrictive monetary policy until inflation approaches its target of 2%. However, Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members believe any decisions should be cautiously approached. In summary, the minutes from the meeting provided a relatively balanced perspective, leaving little clear direction for the US dollar.…

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November 21, 2023 BY Simon Mugo

Bittrex Ceases Its Operations for Good After the US Bankruptcy

Yet another cryptocurrency exchange has decided to exit the market, as Bittrex Global, originally hailing from Liechtenstein, has declared its intention to halt trading and operations involving US dollars from the start of December. ______________________________________________________________________ Don’t miss out the latest news, subscribe to LeapRate’s newsletter _______________________________________________________________________ The move follows a series of actions initiated by…

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November 21, 2023 BY Simon Mugo

GBPUSD Rallied Higher on the BoE Policymakers’ Testimonies

BoE Governor Andrew Bailey acknowledged that the latest decrease in inflation was positive news and indicated that recent developments in inflation align with the central bank's expectations. While inflation is expected to end the year slightly lower than previously anticipated, Bailey stressed that this reduction is not substantial. ______________________________________________________________________ Don’t miss out the latest news,…

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November 17, 2023 BY Simon Mugo

Singapore Launches Live Pilot for Issuing Wholesale CBDCs

This significant development, disclosed by MAS Managing Director Ravi Menon, marks a departure from previous simulations and aims to evaluate the practicality and efficiency of employing CBDCs for instantaneous settlements among commercial banks. ______________________________________________________________________ Don’t miss out the latest news, subscribe to LeapRate’s newsletter _______________________________________________________________________ Until now, MAS had only simulated the issuance of CBDCs…

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