Commerzbank’s Economic Research report highlights a significant rise in German industrial orders, which increased by 7.8% in December, marking the second consecutive month of growth. The report notes that while this growth is largely due to big ticket orders, the core figure excluding these orders also rose by 0.9%. This trend suggests a potential end…
For decades, every U.S. administration, Republican and Democrat alike, has championed the “strong dollar policy.” But Trump has thrown that playbook out the window recently, publicly celebrating dollar weakness as a path to manufacturing revival and export growth. This represents one of the most dramatic shifts in U.S. currency policy in modern history. Wait, what?…
iSAM Securities has announced the launch of its futures on CFDs offering, expanding its existing liquidity suite in response to growing client demand and evolving market requirements.The new futures capability is delivered alongside iSAM Securities’ existing liquidity and execution services supported by in-house developed pricing built on proprietary technology. The offering provides auto-rolling CFDs on…
Spotware launches “Spotware Talks” – a new panel discussion series on the company’s YouTube channel. The series will run regularly and deliver practical, B2B-focused discussions for brokers and prop firms, sharing deep expertise on running and growing a trading business in today’s market. The panels will feature senior executives discussing how they approach strategy, technology,…
Traders Workshop – For Real Success – You Need To Learn From The Best! Complete Trading School by Vladimir Ribakov Hi Traders! US Dollar Index short term forecast update and follow up is here. On December 4th, 2025 I shared this “Forex Market Analysis & Day Trading Opportunity | US Dollar Index | 4 December…
Fresh Anxiety about Coming AI Disruption Adding to Existing Worries about Trade & Geopolitical Tensions February 5, 2026 The jittery mood of investors is generating big and sudden swings in world financial markets. While last year showcased a suspect dollar but buoyant equity markets, stocks, Bitcoin and precious metals have lately been the objects of…
By Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, University of Pittsburgh If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it and repeat. Over time, it grows stronger. Of course, muscles only grow when the challenge increases over time. Continually lifting the same weight the same way stops working. It might…
The US government shutdown was officially ended by President Trump signing the 2-week spending package yesterday. Bitcoin (BTC/USD) dropped below the $73,000 mark, hitting its lowest levels since November 2024, following stern statements from the US Treasury. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explicitly stated that the department has no authority to purchase Bitcoin or support the…
Starmer has ‘full confidence’ in McSweeney – No 10 Keir Starmer has full confidence in his chief of staff Morgan McSweeney, Downing Street has said. There have been calls by backbenchers for the sacking of McSweeney, whom many blame for his ally Peter Mandelson’s appointment to the ambassadorship. Asked if the prime minister agreed with…
By RoboForex Analytical Department GBP/USD fell to 1.3627 on Thursday. Investors are awaiting the outcome of today’s Bank of England meeting. UK interest rates are expected to decline throughout the year. However, the regulator is unlikely to provide clear signals about the timing and scale of easing, as it needs to wait for a clearer…