iSAM Securities Apex Integrates with CMC Markets to Expand Low-Latency Liquidity Access for Brokers

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?

With recent events including geopolitical instability and inflation concerns, risk appetite is at the forefront of our minds. What should institutional investors be doing to balance risk and opportunity in the coming months?

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.

AI Trade Roars Back: South Korea’s Kospi surged 7%, and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 2% after Micron delivered a quarterly sales forecast that comfortably exceeded expectations. The chipmaker projected fourth-quarter fiscal revenue of $50 billion, well ahead of analyst estimates of $43.2 billion.

Gold prices fell 2.05% to $4,108 per ounce as easing geopolitical tensions reduced demand for traditional safe-haven assets. The stronger U.S. dollar also added pressure to precious metals, contributing to the decline.

Asian equities weakened alongside European and U.S. futures as the recent technology-led rally lost momentum. U.S. megacap tech weakness weighed on sentiment, with investors reassessing stretched AI valuations and the prospect of higher-for-longer interest rates.