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Rate cuts and a new chair on the horizon for Fed
1 min readIn this week’s update we look at the news of a likely Fed chair change, the impact of the budget on GBP, and eurozone market activity impacting the major currency pairs.
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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.
How Trojan Consultancy saved 10% on overseas invoices with IFX Payments
3 min readFor businesses operating globally, cross-border payments can eat into your profit margins. Trojan Consultancy partnered with IFX Payments and saved an average of 10% on every overseas invoice – money that stays where it belongs, in their business.
No-deal risk grows as EU/US trade talks stall
3 min readEU/US trade talks are on the brink of collapse. Brussels is preparing for a potential no-deal outcome before the 1 August deadline. The UK grapples with rising unemployment and weak wage growth but there is respite for the pound which is holding firm near $1.34. All this and more in this week’s IFX Market Update.
How IFX transformed payments for huge UK independent tour operator
3 min readWinged Boots, part of Ocean Holidays Group and one of the UK’s largest independently owned tour operators, was struggling to manage complex forward payments across multiple currencies and extended timescales. Our platform solved their operational challenges, delivering significant cost savings and freeing up their team to focus on what they do best.
EU considers alternatives following renewed US tariff threats
3 min readThe EU faces continued negotiations to reduce the tariffs faced by the US. It was never going to be easy, apparently. Tariff deals already struck, the UK has bigger problems to deal with, following another month of contraction to the economy. Read this week’s market update for more.
Bulk payment solution: How to choose the right one for your business
13 min readDiscover how to choose the right bulk payment solution to streamline global payments, reduce FX fees, and automate payouts.
Tariff pause ending but USD remains resilient
3 min readThe trade wars continue, and D-Day is looming. On Wednesday 9th July, Trump’s 90 day pause on tariffs comes to an end. What this reshaping of world trade means for the US and indeed other key partners and currencies is still not as clear cut as you might think.
Dollar sinks again following threat to Fed independence
3 min readIt’s mostly bad news for the Dollar and the Pound as political strife threatens to undermine the stability of these currencies once again. The Euro continues to fare better amidst turmoil to its western compatriots. Inflation data releases this week will paint a fuller picture of the current situation.