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We’re pleased to announce that iSAM Securities (HK) Limited has moved to a new office in Hong Kong to support our continued global expansion and meet the growing demand across the APAC region.

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?

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.

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.

Trade Progress, Gold Pullback, and Oil Strength

U.S. President Trump has signed a deal with Australian Prime Minister Albanese to boost America’s access to rare earth metals and other critical minerals. Rare earths have been a key flashpoint in U.S.–China trade tensions, with China dominating the supply chain and imposing export curbs on these materials.

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.