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Strong UK retail and services data support sterling
1 min readIn the past week, sterling and the euro have both found support from easing geopolitical tensions and pockets of resilient domestic data. The dollar, on the other hand, remained weighed down by policy uncertainty and questions around Fed independence.
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Autumn Budget 2025: What to watch
2 min readWe look at what the UK Autumn Budget 2025 could contain and what this might mean for businesses and individuals alike. Here’s everything you need to know.
Pound underperforms on income tax revelation
1 min readMarkets tread cautiously with long sought after data and fiscal uncertainty on the horizon. With the US government finally reopening, traders brace for a deluge of data that could redefine the Fed’s path.
Shutdown breakthrough offers glimmer of hope for markets
1 min readIs the shutdown close to an end? Markets took a breather as Washington edges closer to reopening. After weeks of political gridlock, a rare break of ranks in the US Senate has steadied global sentiment.
Dollar holds firm as markets digest Fed’s cautious cut
1 min readWith one central bank cutting last week, traders await the decision of another this week. There are no major swings to speak of but rather sterling and dollar holding steady amidst economic uncertainty on both sides of the Atlantic. The risks particularly to the pound ahead of the budget decision has helped the euro to edge higher.
Fed decision looms whilst US China trade talks underway
3 min readIt’s all to play for this week. The US and China are on the verge of a truce and the ECB brace for a crucial health check on the Eurozone economy. Key storylines in the US tariff saga have reached a climax. There’s also some interesting news concerning something of a clean slate for South Africa and Nigeria, as far as money transfers in and out of the country are concerned.
Virtual IBANs: When do they make sense for SMEs?
11 min readSMEs handling cross-border payments face hidden FX fees, delays, and limited banking flexibility. Here we explore when to use virtual IBANs, what to consider when choosing a provider, and why they might offer a smarter alternative to banks.
Equiti scales up cross-border payments with IFX
2 min readEquiti, a global fintech provider of advanced trading, commodities, payments and wealth technology turned to IFX Payments to enhance cross-border transactions, reduce delays, and navigate complex regulations.
Sterling steady ahead of key inflation test
3 min readInflationary pressures and fragile leadership positions abound this week. Currencies remain stable but there’s tension in the markets. Below we look at sterling’s performance ahead of crucial UK inflation data, the yen softens on expectations of looser policy under Japan’s likely new prime minister, and more.
Trade tensions ease as Trump opens door to China deal
4 min readTrade tensions between the US and China appear to be easing this morning after President Trump signalled openness to talks. There’s still plenty of turbulence there, however. Sterling remains on edge ahead of UK jobs data and November’s Autumn Statement, while in Europe, President Macron’s political gamble to reappoint Sébastien Lecornu is being closely watched by investors seeking signs of stability.