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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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Trump seeks Fed dominance with Cook firing threat
3 min readIt’s a quiet week ahead for currency market news but Trump is reliably never out of the headlines. It’s another chapter in an ongoing attempt to exert increased influence on the Federal Reserve, threatening the central bank’s independence. We cover this and more in your weekly market update.
Sterling and Dollar eye Powell’s next swing at Jackson Hole
3 min readA number of events this week could have an impact on Sterling and the Dollar. The Fed’s summit in Jackson Hole should give us more of an insight on US economic performance. Zelenskiy also returns to the White House.
Dollar faces high-stakes week
3 min readThe dollar starts the week on the back foot as markets brace for a high-stakes run of events. In Europe, the euro holds recent gains despite fading momentum, and in the UK, sterling extends its post-BoE rally against a backdrop of stubborn inflation and slowing growth.
Streamlining cross-border payments for better real estate returns
4 min readInnovative real estate investment platform LendCart partnered with IFX Payments, and in the process cut transaction processing time by 40-50% and saved up to 1.5% on FX costs.
Sterling shivers as markets brace for BoE cut
3 min readThe outlook for the pound is poor ahead of a key BoE interest rate decision this week. The dollar isn’t faring much better following a disappointing week of data in the US. Tariffs continue to create a sense of unease and things are getting crude in the OPEC states. Read on to find out more about the latest developments impacting markets and currencies today.
How IFX powered Sciopay to £3 billion in cross-border payments
3 min readPartnering with IFX Payments, Sciopay have evolved from a promising startup to an established provider, since processing over £3 billion in cross-border payments.
Cross-border payment solutions: Choose a service-led provider
12 min readToday, sending and receiving international payments should be fast, with competitive fees and exchange rates. Ideally, you can get straight through a human when you need support. This is why a service-led cross-border payment solution is the best approach.
US and EU strike tariff deal
3 min readTensions ease as the US and EU strike a last-minute trade deal, avoiding a tariff escalation that could have rattled global markets. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer heads to Scotland for talks with Trump, as transatlantic trade relations come under fresh scrutiny. Trump’s broader economic agenda faces a crucial week, with key US data due and a Fed rate decision looming.
Corporate FX solutions: How to make the right choice for your business
13 min readMany businesses face poor service, hidden fees, and limited support from banks or fintechs. This article explores key FX challenges, what to ask when choosing a provider, and how IFX Payments can offer a simpler, more reliable solution.