iSAM Securities Moves to New Hong Kong Office to Support Regional Growth

From inflation and tariffs to execution and liquidity — how the new rate outlook is reshaping markets.

On 2nd April 2025 (dubbed “Liberation Day”), President Donald Trump announced a new wave of reciprocal tariffs in an attempt to protect the US from, what he views to be, unfair trade practices by foreign nations.

As a result of recent political developments, Turkey’s financial markets have experienced significant volatility and widespread economic repercussions.

In today’s evolving trading environment, liquidity isn’t just about access to markets – it’s about finding a liquidity provider that is reliable, transparent, compliant and consistent.

iSAM Securities RADAR’s new Watchlist feature enhances oversight capabilities by allowing users to effortlessly group traders, apply filters, and receive alerts.

In an industry where digital assets move at lightning speed, security is paramount.

Risk sentiment remains cautious amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, though equities have remained resilient so far, with the S&P 500 trading around 6,000.

The Israeli strike on Iran was the major headline overnight. Crude oil jumped 9% on the news—the biggest move in more than three years. Iran had previously announced plans to inaugurate a new uranium-enrichment facility in response to censure by the UN atomic watchdog over its nuclear program.

Trade tensions are rising once again, as Trump said he will set unilateral tariff rates within two weeks. Indices, crypto, and the USD are down overall, with a gauge of the dollar sliding 0.4% to its lowest level since July 2023.