When you are trading in Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on spot stock indices, if a component of the underlying stock index pays a dividend/dividend (payout) to its shareholders, your trading account will be adjusted ex-dividend at 00:00 server time on the same day, and the corresponding gain or expense will occur depending on the position […]

Focus on GBP/AUD today. On Fundamentals, BoE raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 bps yesterday, reaching the highest level since 2008. Rising interest rates mean higher borrowing costs, meaning more pressure on many homeowners. The UK continues to be on the edge of recession. Separately, RBA’s monetary report suggests suspending interest rate hikes, however, […]

The Impact of BoE’s Interest Rate Hike on the Pound and the Economy To combat inflation, the BoE makes its 14th move to raise interest rates by 25 bps, marking a new high of 5.25% since 2008. (UK Interest rates in the past 25 years) (BoE briefing in Aug.) BoE’s Battle Against Inflation BoE’s consecutive […]

When you are trading in Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on spot stock indices, if a component of the underlying stock index pays a dividend/dividend (payout) to its shareholders, your trading account will be adjusted ex-dividend at 00:00 server time on the same day, and the corresponding gain or expense will occur depending on the position […]

Focus on GBP/USD today. Fundamentally speaking, the BoE and Fed are heading for a showdown now, and this is the only factor that affect the exchange rate between the two. First, the BoE tightening policy has not yet been clarified, While the Fed’s rate hike has come to an end. Second, although the probability of […]

When you are trading in Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on spot stock indices, if a component of the underlying stock index pays a dividend/dividend (payout) to its shareholders, your trading account will be adjusted ex-dividend at 00:00 server time on the same day, and the corresponding gain or expense will occur depending on the position […]

Focus on USD/JPY On fundamentals, last Friday, BoJ revealed its monetary policy. The interest rate was unchanged as expected, however, the YCC curve surprised the market. Although BoJ has made a flexible adjustment on YCC, the targeted yield has not floated accordingly. The market describes BoJ as dovish and expects monetary easing policies to exist […]

Due to the impact of holidays, the trading hours of some products will also be changed during and after the holiday, as follows: Holiday Date Adjustments (Product / Actions) Battle of Boyacá Day 2023.08.07 Market Closed USDCOP National Women’s Day 2023.08.09 Market Closed SA40 Assumption Day 2023.08.15 Market Closed USDCLP Assumption Day 2023.08.21 Market Closed […]

When you are trading in Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on spot stock indices, if a component of the underlying stock index pays a dividend/dividend (payout) to its shareholders, your trading account will be adjusted ex-dividend at 00:00 server time on the same day, and the corresponding gain or expense will occur depending on the position […]

When you are trading in Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on spot stock indices, if a component of the underlying stock index pays a dividend/dividend (payout) to its shareholders, your trading account will be adjusted ex-dividend at 00:00 server time on the same day, and the corresponding gain or expense will occur depending on the position […]