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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.

When we refer to “speed” in the context of institutional trading, it isn't just about shaving milliseconds off execution — it's about enabling clients to act decisively, capture opportunity and manage risk effectively.

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.

In Japan, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party will enter into a coalition with the Japan Innovation Party today — a move to set up recently elected LDP leader Sanae Takaichi as the next Prime Minister. Takaichi has long advocated for increased government spending to boost the Japanese economy and has criticised the Bank of Japan’s tightening policy.

Stocks fell further as investors turned to safe havens after regional bank shares in the U.S. tumbled on fears of deteriorating lending standards following Tricolor’s collapse. U.S. equity futures dropped 0.7%, and Asian shares dipped 0.9%.

Asian equities advanced as investors rotated back into tech after a week dominated by U.S.–China trade tensions. The MSCI Asia Index rose 1.1%, with South Korea, Japan, and Australia leading gains. SK Hynix jumped nearly 7%, and ZTE rallied 10%, helped by strong ASML earnings that reinforced optimism in the AI-driven chip cycle.