iSAM Securities Launches CFDs on Futures to Meet Growing Client Demand

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.

iSAM Securities, a leading liquidity provider to institutional clients and trading venues globally, has launched a newly designed website.

iSAM Securities (UK) Limited (“iSAM Securities”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Twort as the new Head of Trading.

iSAM Securities were named the Best B2B Liquidity Provider at the Ultimate Fintech Awards.

Over 75 million Americans have already cast their ballots to decide their Commander-in-Chief for the next four years. The 2024 election campaign, estimated to have cost over $15 billion—making it the most expensive U.S. election in history—is also one of the fiercest and most closely contested elections in recent memory.

US President Donald Trump has ramped up pressure on nations to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump has signalled to Chinese President Xi that he may delay the summit with China if Beijing is unwilling to assist in Hormuz.

Global stock markets stabilised slightly after a sharp selloff as oil prices steadied around $100 per barrel. Investors remain cautious as tensions escalate between the US and Iran, particularly after Iran signalled it may keep the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, threatening global energy supply.

Global financial markets declined after attacks on oil tankers in Iraqi waters intensified fears about the security of Middle Eastern energy infrastructure. Iraq halted operations at its oil ports, Oman evacuated a key export terminal, and Bahrain accused Iran of targeting fuel tanks.