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GBPUSD climbs ahead of Fed announcement
1 min readSterling and the euro have both seen notable moves last week, with the big event of the week an almost certain rate cut from the Fed on Wednesday.
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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.
Oil and dollar reaction to Iran conflict
3 min readUncertainty is the new certainty. In a seemingly endless barrage of world events, market movements stay muted until the outcome is realised. The US bombing of Iran has created tremors, but markets are bracing for worse.
Central banks to make key interest rate decisions
3 min readMiddle East escalation increases the prospect of a protracted conflict between Israel and Iran and Central Banks in major economies are making key decisions this week. Find out more about the key developments impacting the major currencies below.
IFX Payments selects Form3 for Verification of Payee solution ahead of Instant Payments Regulation mandate
2 min readAhead of the Verification of Payee (VoP) scheme going live in October 2025, implemented by The European Payments Council, IFX Payments will now be able to verify payees before payments are executed.
US China trade talks resume
3 min readWill China and US make up? Will Tump and Xi get what they want? Uncertainty prevails on both sides of the Atlantic, as the UK awaits the impact of a new government spending review. GBP and USD performance hangs on a knife edge. Europe, is it EUR time to shine? Let’s find out.
Euro outlook swings on tariff news
3 min readTrump’s tariffs have entered a legal battle. We look at what that means for some of the major currencies below. There’s some positivity… and a lot of uncertainty.
Accelerated trade talks provide Euro boost
3 min readFollowing a deadline extension for tariffs, things are currently looking up for the Eurozone. The Pound is also in a good place. The Dollar… not so much. Read on to find out more.
How PSPs can succeed in 2025
9 min readTo succeed as a PSP in 2025, there are four key areas to consider. IFX experts share their perspectives here.