European equity indices look to open up 2-3% as anti Brexit momentum pushes GBPUSD above 1.46 LeapRate

June 20, 2016 BY LeapRate Staff

European equity indices look to open up 2-3% as anti Brexit momentum pushes GBPUSD above 1.46

Continuing our coverage of what promises to be a very volatile week in the financial markets, leading European index futures were indicating to open up big, as bullish momentum swept European markets following end-of-weekend polls supporting the Remain side of this Thursday's Brexit referendum in the UK. With Brexit fears easing, the main winner in…

June 20, 2016 BY LeapRate Staff

GBP soaring in early Monday trading as 'Jo Cox effect' lifts Remain side in Brexit polls

Most FX research analysts predicted volatility this week, and it looks like they are going to get it. With currency trading restarting as the weekend turned to Monday morning in the Far East, weekend polls showing a marked jump for the #VoteRemain side were clearly supporting a jump in the British Pound. The GBPUSD pair was…

May 24, 2016 BY Mike Fox

Carney: BoE wouldn't fight post-Brexit Forex moves in GBP

Bank of England (BoE) Governor Mark Carney today stated that the central bank of the United Kingdom would adopt a laissez-faire stance towards the pound no matter what decision comes during the UK-EU referendum being held on Thursday, June 23, to decide whether Britain should leave or remain in the European Union. For traders, they should expect to see…

February 22, 2016 BY LeapRate Staff

Brexit vote promises a good first half 2016 for UK spreadbetting and Forex brokers: LeapRate Op Ed

There is a very simple equation which usually holds true in Forex trading - more volatility means more volumes for brokers.

October 23, 2015 BY LeapRate Staff

James Bond and the British Pound - which Bond had it best?

On the lighter side of FX trading, we're pleased to present an interesting analysis put out by international money transfer firm FXcompared.com with this weekend's release of the latest James Bond flick SPECTRE. James Bond has always traveled the globe fighting villains and he’s always extremely well equipped with gadgets while staying at some of the world's best…

April 13, 2015 BY Andrew Saks-McLeod

Not just the Euro: British Pound at 5-year low versus USD

FX volatility remains high, however the Euro has begun a further downward slide against the US Dollar, and the British Pound slumps to a 5 year low

December 12, 2014 BY Mike Fox

Nadex officially adds 5 minute expiries next week on select FX pairs and amends its settlement price policy

Nadex, the American regulated binary options exchange has some new things being implemented next week. One, 5 minute expiries on major currency pairs will be introduced following submission and acceptance from the CFTC. Second, the binary options exchange will amend how it calculates official expiration rates. You can read the official notices from Nadex below:…

October 07, 2014 BY Mike Fox

Swissquote Daily Technical Report: GBP/USD - Bouncing

In Swissquote’s Tuesday short term technical trading report, the research team outlines the major technical levels of popular currency instruments with forecasts, below is the outline for GBP/USD and USD/CAD. To view and download the entire report, click here (PDF). GBP/USD: Bouncing • GBP/USD is bouncing, as can be seen by the break of the…

October 02, 2014 BY Mike Fox

Swissquote Daily Technical Report: GBP/USD - Pausing near the support at 1.6162

In Swissquote’s Thursday short term technical trading report, the research team outlines the major technical levels of popular currency instruments with forecasts, below is the outline for GBP/USD and AUD/USD. To view and download the entire report, click here (PDF). GBP/USD: Pausing near the support at 1.6162 • GBP/USD continues to retrace the rebound that…

September 22, 2014 BY Mike Fox

Swissquote Daily Technical Report: GBP/USD - Post-Scotland referendum bounce fades

In Swissquote’s Monday short term technical trading report, the research team outlines the major technical levels of popular currency instruments with forecasts, below is the outline for GPB/USD and USD/JPY. To view and download the entire report, click here (PDF). GBP/USD: Post-Scotland referendum bounce fades GBP/USD recovery above the 1.6500 handle has faltered. Failure to…

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