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MAS Group to Attend iFX Expo Hong Kong (26th–28th) October 2025

MAS Group to Attend iFX Expo Hong Kong (26th–28th) October 2025

MAS Group is pleased to announce that our team will be attending iFX Expo Hong Kong, taking place at the AsiaWorld-Expo from 26–28 October 2025. This flagship event is one of the most significant gatherings in the global financial services industry, bringing together leading brokers, liquidity providers, fintech innovators, and institutional partners from across the globe.

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Silver Shortage (Squeeze) Explained: Why Traders Are Paying Above Spot in 2025

Golden Week 2025

Golden Week in China is always a spectacle. In 2025, the holiday is even more special: October 1–8 marks an eight-day celebration, with National Day overlapping the Mid-Autumn Festival.

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The Carry Trade (2014-2024)

The Carry Trade (2014-2024)

Over the past decade, the carry trade—borrowing in low-interest-rate currencies to invest in higher-yielding ones—has been a strategy marked by steady, if modest, gains punctuated by sudden, sometimes severe, drawdowns. This report provides an analytical, non-advisory look at the performance of carry trades over the 2014–2024 period. It distinguishes between institutional and retail strategies, examines the roles of major, exotic, and emerging market currencies, and explores how macroeconomic factors such as central bank policies, interest rate differentials, inflation trends, and geopolitical events have influenced carry trade returns.

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The Hidden Numbers That Quietly Drive the Global Economy

Is the UK’s GDP Measuring the Wrong Economy? The Hidden Growth Sectors Ignored by Traditional Metrics

As the UK prepares for the latest GDP announcement on Thursday, discussions will inevitably focus on key economic indicators such as consumer spending, inflation trends, and the possibility of a recession. However, a broader question remains: does GDP accurately reflect the state of the UK economy, or is it failing to capture the value created by emerging sectors?

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Silver Shortage (Squeeze) Explained: Why Traders Are Paying Above Spot in 2025

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

A seismic shift is underway in the digital asset space. Over the past few years, much of the conversation around cryptocurrencies has centered on global regulatory uncertainty and the innovative strides made by blockchain projects in Europe and Asia. However, recent developments suggest that the United States could be entering a new era of “Made in USA Crypto.” From potential tax breaks for domestically produced cryptocurrencies to high-profile endorsements celebrating an “American Crypto Renaissance,” this emergent narrative could reshape how people and businesses transact worldwide. Below, we explore the forces behind this trend and examine how it might influence the future of the payment ecosystem.

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The Hidden Numbers That Quietly Drive the Global Economy

ECONOMIC ALERT: Europe’s Tipping Point

This week, a flurry of economic releases will cast fresh light on inflationary pressures and labour-market dynamics across the euro area. Policymakers, investors, and corporate strategists alike will be watching closely to see whether price pressures continue to creep upward and whether unemployment figures hint at ongoing resilience—or incipient vulnerability—in the European economy.

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The Hidden Numbers That Quietly Drive the Global Economy

Why is the UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) so important

The S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for the UAE is a key economic indicator that provides insights into the health of the UAE’s non-oil private sector economy. Compiled monthly, the PMI offers a timely snapshot of business conditions by surveying purchasing managers in sectors like construction, manufacturing, retail, and services. As a leading indicator, the PMI is closely watched by investors, policymakers, and businesses to assess economic trends and predict shifts in the UAE’s economic growth.

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The Hidden Numbers That Quietly Drive the Global Economy

What is the Chile IMACEC?

The IMACEC (Monthly Indicator of Economic Activity) is a key economic indicator for Chile, published by the Central Bank of Chile. It provides a monthly overview of economic activity across various sectors, allowing policymakers, businesses, and investors to assess the health and growth of the Chilean economy. The Year-over-Year (YoY) measure of IMACEC is particularly important because it compares economic activity in the current month to the same month of the previous year, offering a view of growth or contraction trends over a one-year period.

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The Hidden Numbers That Quietly Drive the Global Economy

Key Drivers of the ANZ-Indeed Job Ads Index

The ANZ-Indeed Job Ads report provides a monthly snapshot of job advertisement activity across Australia, offering insights into employment trends and labour market conditions. This report, particularly the Month-over-Month (MoM) reading, is a valuable gauge for understanding shifts in demand for workers, economic sentiment, and potential future employment trends.

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The Hidden Numbers That Quietly Drive the Global Economy

Interpreting the 3-Month Bubill Auction

The 3-Month Bubill Auction is a financial event where the German government issues short-term debt securities, known as Bubills, with a maturity of three months. These bills, issued by Germany’s Federal Government (Bundesrepublik Deutschland), are a type of money market instrument used to raise short-term funds. The auction attracts institutional investors looking for a low-risk, liquid investment, making it a significant indicator of short-term interest rates and market sentiment toward the German and broader Eurozone

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