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iFOREX Names Ex-Amdocs Executive Daniel Shalom as Chief Operating Officer
iFOREX has named Daniel Shalom, a former Amdocs executive, as its new Chief Operating Officer, effective as of July 2026.
CEO Christopher Gore Leaves GO Markets
Christopher Gore departed as CEO of GO Markets after 11 years with the Melbourne-based broker, having joined as a currency analyst before becoming CEO in 2017.
TMGM Enters Esports Through Collaboration with OG Esports
TMGM partners with OG Esports as its official CFD partner for Dota 2 and Counter-Strike 2 teams, marking the broker's first esports campaign with fan engagement and rewards.
FP Markets Wins Most Trusted Broker at the Global UF Awards 2026
FP Markets has been named Most Trusted Broker at the Global UF Awards 2026, held alongside iFX EXPO International in Cyprus. The award recognises the broker's commitment to transparency and client service.
Trump, Iran Sign MoU to End US-Israel War on Iran
President Donald Trump and Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian signed a memorandum of understanding to end the US-Israel war on Iran, according to a BBC report citing the White House.
Gold Plunges Toward $4,250 After Fed Hints at Future Rate Hike
Gold (XAU/USD) slumped to near $4,250 in early Asian trading as the Federal Reserve held rates steady but signaled a potential hike later this year, boosting the dollar and pressuring the precious metal.
Yen Weakens as Fed Holds Rates, Signals One Hike by Year-End
The Japanese Yen fell against the US Dollar after the Federal Reserve held rates steady but indicated a possible rate hike before year-end. Fed Chair Warsh reiterated the central bank's commitment to the 2% inflation target.
Pound Falls as Soft UK CPI and Hawkish Fed Decision Weigh
The British pound faced pressure from two fronts: weaker-than-expected UK inflation data and a hawkish first Federal Reserve decision under Kevin Warsh.
Australian Dollar Weakens on Hawkish Fed Decision
The Australian dollar fell as the Federal Reserve delivered a hawkish policy decision under Kevin Warsh, with no supportive domestic data to cushion the blow.
US Dollar Jumps as Fed Holds Rates, Hints at Hike
The US Dollar Index surged toward 100.40 after the Federal Reserve left rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75% in Kevin Warsh’s first meeting, signaling a potential hike ahead.
Dollar Index Surges After Fed's Warsh Holds Rates Steady, Signals Hikes
The US Dollar Index rallied sharply after the Federal Reserve, under new Chair Kevin Warsh, held interest rates unchanged and signaled a shift toward rate hikes, bolstering the greenback.
Euro falls sharply after hawkish Fed hold under Warsh
The Euro sold off heavily after Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as Fed Chair delivered a hawkish surprise, despite leaving the headline rate unchanged. The dot plot projections shifted in a more restrictive direction, triggering a sharp USD rally.
Yen Falls as Fed Holds Rates, Warsh Dot Plot Signals Caution
The Japanese yen weakened against the US dollar after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75% in Kevin Warsh's first policy meeting. The USD/JPY pair rose to near 160.40 as the dot plot indicated a cautious outlook.
GBP/USD Falls as Fed Dot Plot Signals Hawkish Lean
The British pound slumped versus the dollar after the Federal Reserve held rates steady but its dot plot revealed a divided outlook, with half of policymakers projecting higher rates.
Fed Signals Shift from Cuts to Hikes, Euro Declines
The Federal Reserve held rates steady at 3.50%-3.75% in Kevin Warsh's first meeting, but markets interpreted the decision as a hawkish pivot away from future cuts toward potential rate hikes, pressuring the euro lower.
Gold Volatile After Fed Holds Rates, Hawkish Dots
Gold prices whipsawed after the Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75%, while the Summary of Economic Projections indicated inflation staying above 3%.
USD/CHF Holds Above 200-Day SMA as Inverse Head-and-Shoulders Pattern Remains Intact
The USD/CHF pair traded steady near 0.7932 on Wednesday as traders awaited the Federal Reserve's policy decision, with the central bank expected to keep interest rates unchanged. Technical indicators show the pair remains above the 200-day simple moving average, with an inverse head-and-shoulders pattern still in play.
Gold Rises as Traders Eye Hawkish Fed Debut Under Warsh
Gold (XAU/USD) climbed 0.77% on Wednesday as the market awaits the Federal Reserve's first policy decision under Kevin Warsh, expected to hold rates steady amid inflation concerns.
Sterling Slides on Soft UK CPI, US Retail Sales Support Dollar
The British pound fell toward 1.3400 against the U.S. dollar after weaker-than-expected UK inflation data reduced the likelihood of a Bank of England rate hike, while strong U.S. retail sales boosted the greenback.
AUD/USD Steady Near 0.7070 on Improved Risk Sentiment
The Australian Dollar holds firm against the US Dollar as risk sentiment improves following comments from Trump on Iran. The pair trades around 0.7070 with a neutral tone.
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Holds Rate Steady at 3.5%-3.75% in First FOMC Meeting
At his first FOMC meeting as Federal Reserve Chair, Kevin Warsh maintained a wait-and-see approach, keeping the benchmark interest rate unchanged in the 3.5% to 3.75% range.
New Zealand Dollar Weakens to 0.5820 Amid Pre-Fed Risk Aversion
NZD/USD fell 0.24% to 0.5820 as investor confidence hits its lowest since 2023 ahead of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision.
BoJ Hikes Rate to 1.0% but Yen Continues to Fall
Despite the Bank of Japan raising its policy rate to 1.0%, the Japanese yen remains under pressure as analysts say the hike is insufficient to trigger a sustained recovery.
Low FX Volatility Ahead of Fed Decision as Traders Remain Skeptical on Iran Deal
FX trading activity was extremely thin on the day before the Fed meeting, with traders showing skepticism despite seemingly favorable news on the Iran war. Uncertainty over the Iran deal and other factors kept markets subdued.