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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.

The global stock market rally continued, driven by renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI)–related companies. Asian equities gained 0.4%, led by tech firms such as SoftBank Group Corp.

The global equity market continues to rally into its sixth day on AI-fuelled optimism, with the MSCI World Index gaining 0.1% and Asian tech stocks reaching record highs. The JPY weakened 0.3% against the USD overnight as Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda avoided giving a clear signal on a rate hike at the next decision, keeping his options open.

Global equities extended gains, led by Asian tech stocks. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 1.1% following a deal struck between OpenAI and South Korea’s chipmakers Samsung and SK.