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Hormuz Aftershock: How a Strait-Closure Threat Is Hijacking FX, Gold and Cotton Freight

Hormuz Aftershock: How a Strait-Closure Threat Is Hijacking FX, Gold and Cotton Freight

by r.hadlow@mas-markets.com | 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...
Hormuz Aftershock: How a Strait-Closure Threat Is Hijacking FX, Gold and Cotton Freight

“Made in USA Crypto” and Its Impact on the Payment Ecosystem

by r.hadlow@mas-markets.com | Jan 27, 2025 | Liquidity & Trading

The Emerging “Made in USA Crypto” Narrative The phrase “Made in USA Crypto” refers to digital assets developed, maintained, and promoted by companies based within the United States. While crypto has long been a global phenomenon, supporters of this movement argue that...
Hormuz Aftershock: How a Strait-Closure Threat Is Hijacking FX, Gold and Cotton Freight

Trump’s second inauguration: Will it ignite or impede the Altcoin boom?

by r.hadlow@mas-markets.com | Jan 20, 2025 | Liquidity & Trading

As excitement and anxiety converge, investors and analysts alike wonder whether a new administration will pave the way for altcoin innovation or impose tighter controls that could challenge their continued rise. Unlike the previous Trump era, today’s crypto sphere is...
Hormuz Aftershock: How a Strait-Closure Threat Is Hijacking FX, Gold and Cotton Freight

Can Rachel Reeves Steer the Ship?

by r.hadlow@mas-markets.com | Jan 13, 2025 | Economic Alerts, Liquidity & Trading

These updates arrive at a time when policymakers are striving to reconcile lingering inflationary pressures with a recovery that has shown signs of vulnerability. As Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves must weigh the implications of these figures carefully,...
ECONOMIC ALERT:  Europe’s Tipping Point

ECONOMIC ALERT: Europe’s Tipping Point

by r.hadlow@mas-markets.com | Jan 6, 2025 | Economic Alerts, Liquidity & Trading

Germany Sets the Tone The data parade begins on Monday, January 6th, at 13:00 GMT, with Germany’s preliminary inflation rate for December. Analysts predict a rise to 2.4%, slightly above November’s 2.2%, and some forecasters even call for 2.5%. Since Germany is the...
Hormuz Aftershock: How a Strait-Closure Threat Is Hijacking FX, Gold and Cotton Freight

Two China PMI Announcements That Could Shake Global Markets This Week

by r.hadlow@mas-markets.com | Dec 30, 2024 | Liquidity & Trading

Though both measure manufacturing activity, each index offers slightly different perspectives and covers varying segments of the industry. With the latest figures due in the coming days, market watchers are poised to glean early insights into how Chinese industry is...

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