Category: Forex

March 21, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

Markets are trying to find the direction after the FED’s week

The rotation in stock markets has started to happen - Hang Seng and Dax indices have tumbled from previously achieved peaks, getting in sync with overall bearish trends of S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Tariffs remain to be the most threatening factor for global markets weighing on sentiment. CNN’s Fear and greed index remains to indicate…

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Hong Kong
March 21, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Compagnie Financière Tradition Revenue Jumps 11% in 2024

The Swiss-based interdealer broker revealed an operating profit rise of 23.2% at constant exchange rates to CHF 152.4 million, while net profit attributable to the group surged 27% to CHF 115.6 million. Basic earnings per share climbed 23.2% to CHF 15.09. CFT’s interdealer broking business, which accounts for the majority of its operations, generated CHF…

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Robinhood
March 18, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Robinhood Announces Prediction Markets Hub for Event-Based Trading

At launch, the online brokerage said that traders would be able to speculate on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision for May and the men’s and women’s College Basketball Tournaments. “We believe in the power of prediction markets and think they play an important role at the intersection of news, economics, politics, sports, and culture,”…

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March 12, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

ATFX Maintains Market Strength with $643 billion in Q4 2024 Trading Volume

Precious metals trading grew 32.73% compared to Q4 2023, driven by increased demand for safe-haven assets. Indices saw a 62.09% rise, reflecting heightened market volatility. Stocks surged 27.08% from Q4 2023, with an exceptional 382.24% increase from Q3 2024, highlighting strong investor interest. Meanwhile, cryptocurrency trading expanded 8.47% compared to Q4 2023, maintaining steady momentum…

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TradeStation
March 11, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

TradeStation Securities Expands Futures Offering with Micro Grains and Oilseed Contracts

The company said the expansion allows traders to access Micro Corn, Micro Soybean, Micro Soybean Oil, Micro Soybean Meal, and Micro Wheat futures, offering greater flexibility in agricultural markets. John Bartleman, President and CEO of TradeStation Group, Inc., highlighted the advantages of these new contracts: “We are excited to expand our futures offerings with CME’s…

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saxo bank revenues
March 10, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Safra Sarasin Group to Acquire a Majority Stake in Saxo Bank

The majority stake was previously held by Geely Financials Denmark and Mandatum Group.  Saxo Bank will continue to operate as a standalone entity, with founder and CEO, Kim Fournais, retaining approximately 28% ownership. Fournais will also continue as CEO. The acquisition is aimed at strengthening both companies, combining J. Safra Sarasin’s wealth management expertise with…

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brokeree solutions
March 04, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

M4Markets and Brokeree Solutions Launch Copy Trading App

The companies said in a press release that the app is aimed at making copy trading more accessible for traders of all levels.  The app allows users to follow and replicate the strategies of top traders in real time, directly from their mobile devices. They explain that the platform integrates Brokeree’s desktop Social Trading solution,…

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March 04, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

ATFX Appoints Paresh Patel as Global Head of Trading & Risk Management 

As Global Head of Trading & Risk Management, Paresh will oversee ATFX’s trading operations, liquidity strategies, and risk controls. His focus will be on strengthening risk management systems, expanding product offerings, and securing top-tier liquidity to enhance ATFX’s trading environment. By optimizing trade execution, refining risk frameworks, and broadening market access, he aims to further…

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DGCX and DIEDC team up to strengthen Dubai’s Islamic finance economy
March 03, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Exclusive Markets Opens Dubai Representative Office

Exclusive Markets said Monday that it has officially expanded its presence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region with the opening of a new representative office in Dubai.  The company said it is also launching a special offer for Ramadan, offering traders the chance to win a VIP trip to Dubai and other…

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