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We’re pleased to announce that iSAM Securities (HK) Limited has moved to a new office in Hong Kong to support our continued global expansion and meet the growing demand across the APAC region.

iSAM Securities, a leading global technology provider, is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Limassol, Cyprus.

Financial markets have been forced to adjust rapidly and with heightened volatility - will trade negotiations bring meaningful stability, or are they simply a pause in an escalating trade war?

Last week’s (Wednesday 16th April) CPI (Consumer Price Index) revealed a decline in inflation to 2.6%, down from 2.8% in February, landing below the BoE’s forecast of 2.7%. Core CPI, which excludes energy and food, eased slightly to 3.4%, down from 3.5% the previous month.

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.

Global bonds sold off sharply as persistent inflation concerns increased expectations of a September Federal Reserve rate hike. The US 10-year yield climbed to 4.78%, its highest level since January 2025.

Markets remain cautious ahead of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech, with investors watching for clues on the path of interest rates. US futures edged lower as enthusiasm following Nvidia’s bullish outlook faded.

Nvidia’s strong outlook has lifted US futures and reinforced optimism that the AI rally has further to run. Attention now turns to Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech for clues about the path of interest rates.