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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.

Global chip stocks extended their losses yesterday, but US stock-index futures have recovered this morning as investors look ahead to Nvidia’s earnings on Wednesday. Nasdaq 100 futures are up 0.4%, and S&P 500 futures are 0.15% higher, with markets focused on whether Nvidia can deliver results strong enough to sustain the AI trade.

Stocks fell at the start of a pivotal week for markets, with the artificial intelligence trade under pressure ahead of Nvidia’s earnings and the Federal Reserve’s annual gathering at Jackson Hole. The KOSPI is down 2.94% this morning, while the Nikkei has fallen 0.66%.

US Treasuries stabilised after two days of whipsaw trading as investors questioned whether the Treasury’s efforts to contain long-term borrowing costs through increased buybacks would provide more than a temporary reprieve. The 30-year yield held around 5.25% after falling nine basis points on Wednesday before rising six basis points the following day.