by Rupert Hadlow | Jun 23, 2025 | Liquidity & Trading
A Threat Beyond Oil On June 19, senior lawmakers on Iran’s parliamentary National Security Committee publicly listed the possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz among “strategic options” should Western forces strike Iranian interests. Two days later, the full...
by Rupert Hadlow | Jun 10, 2025 | Company Updates
Hundreds of institutions and industry professionals worldwide cast over 7,500 verified votes, making this year’s edition the most competitive and prestigious to date Global Forex Awards Award Overview The Global Forex Awards – B2B recognises exceptional firms across...
by Rupert Hadlow | Apr 1, 2025 | Quant Strategies, Uncategorized
Historical Performance: 2014–2024 Overview Carry trades have experienced significant shifts during this period: 2014–2016:The early years saw modest gains as low global volatility allowed for steady accrual of interest rate differentials. The introduction of negative...
by Rupert Hadlow | Feb 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Lira’s Weakness as an Unlikely Asset Over the past few years, the Turkish lira has faced considerable pressure—from geopolitical tensions, domestic inflation, and concerns about monetary policy independence. Yet for all its vulnerabilities, the lira’s softness...
by Rupert Hadlow | Feb 10, 2025 | Important Indicators
Traditional GDP calculations prioritize manufacturing output, retail sales, and government expenditure. While these factors remain important, they do not necessarily align with the structural transformation occurring in the economy. The UK has developed significant...