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Dollar direction hinges on key US data releases
1 min readSterling is supported by a firm risk backdrop and patient BoE expectations, while euro direction hinges on inflation data and ECB resolve. For the dollar, a heavy U.S. data calendar and Friday’s jobs report remain the key swing factor for near-term moves.
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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.
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.