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Nigerian Currency Slides 5% After Central Bank Injects More Than $80 Million Into Forex Market
20.5.2024
The Nigerian naira continued with a downward which recently saw it being named the worst-performing currency when it slid by just over five per cent to erase the previous day’s gains. The naira’s depreciation is said to have occurred just a day after the central bank intervened...
Chinese Police Bust $296M Illegal Crypto-Based Currency Operation: Report
13.5.2024
Police in Panshi City, Jilin arrested six people for running an "underground bank."
Physical version of gold-backed token replaces Zimbabwe dollar
30.4.2024
The country has struggled with an unstable currency for years, but now it will have one backed by reserves three times larger than its issuance
Interactive Brokers raises trading hours for US Treasury Bonds to 21
26.4.2024
Interactive Brokers, an international brokerage firm, has informed the public that trading hours for US Treasury bonds have been extended to twenty-one hours per day. Customers are now granted access to the trading platform from 8:00 pm Eastern Time (ET) until 5:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)...
XTB proposes to roll out a record-high dividend of $195 million
25.4.2024
The XTB Board of Management has put a proposal on the table, seeking to roll out the historically highest dividend for shareholders. The proposal mentions XTB allocating approximately 75% of the total profit to dividends; this roughly translates to $195 million. The proposal suggests allocating...
PrimeXBT and FinCom join forces to simplify dispute resolution
24.4.2024
A non-governmental organization, the Financial Commission (FinCom) oversees the operations of the financial services industry. With effect from April 23, the platform will welcome PrimeXBT as its newest authorized member. PrimeXBT is distinguished as an authorized broker member due to its provision...
Nigerian Central Bank Governor Denies Using Forex Reserves to Defend Local Currency
20.4.2024
The Nigerian central bank governor has refuted claims that the bank is using the country’s foreign exchange reserves to shore up the naira. The governor attributes the decline in reserves to debt repayments and other payments, which are made because they help to maintain Nigeria’s...
Zimbabwe’s Central Bank Launches Gold-and Forex-Backed ‘Structured Currency’
6.4.2024
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has introduced a foreign exchange and gold-backed “structured currency” to replace the struggling local currency. The structured currency banknotes will be “fully convertible into the reserve currency on demand.” The central bank has also reduced...
XTB releases new social trading feature for investor engagement
29.3.2024
XTB recently released a new feature to enable users to follow top investors. The social trading feature will also help traders view investors’ portfolios. Announced at the start of 2024, XTB is following its roadmap faithfully. Their new feature is also a step toward the completion of the roadmap....
Inflation Rollercoaster: Expectations vs. Reality and the Market’s Reaction
13.3.2024
Inflation has been a major headline for the past few months. With the February inflation report coming, the pattern is set to continue. Analysts have predicted another surge in inflation data that concerns businesses and consumers alike. A rise in inflation means deflated purchasing power, pushing...
Japan’s economic crossroads: Recovery or renewed challenges
13.3.2024
Kazuo Ueda, the Bank of Japan Governor, hinted that Japan is moderately recovering from its economic condition. The policy meeting is scheduled to happen in March next week. Many speculate that a decision to end negative interest rates could be on the table. This comes in light of the demand...
Impact of China’s economic policies on US Dollar and global liquidity
12.3.2024
USD has always been considered the most reliable, safe, and stable currency of all time, and its role in global trade has made it the backbone of the global financial system. Besides, it has been the most widely used currency in foreign exchange transactions, international debt securities...
Nigeria’s Headline Inflation Increases as Central Bank Intensifies Foreign Exchange Controls
17.2.2024
In the first month of 2024, Nigeria’s headline inflation rose from nearly one percent to 29.9%. However, on a year-on-year basis, the January 2024 headline inflation rate was 8.08 percentage points higher than the January 2023 rate. Many commentators identify foreign exchange shortages as...
Nigerian Currency Depreciation: Central Bank Head Reaffirms Commitment to Reviving Confidence in the Economy
8.2.2024
The Nigerian central bank remains committed to building confidence in the economy but that hinges on the implementation of “bold reforms” and residents’ help in easing pressure on the naira. However, critics have faulted the central bank’s policies including the devaluation...
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6.2.2024
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Egypt Aims to Ease Pressure on Forex Reserves via $1 Billion Treasury Bill Auction
6.2.2024
Barely a month after raising $850 million from an auction of dollar-denominated treasury bills, the CBE was reportedly poised to raise $1 billion via similar instruments. The decision to hike overnight interest is said to be part of the central bank’s ongoing efforts to stabilize Egypt’s...
Nigeria Forex Crisis: Central Bank Removes Cap on Exchange Rate for International Money Transfer Operators
4.2.2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria announced on Jan. 31 that it had removed caps on naira payout rates that international money transfer operators are allowed to quote. The central bank said the policy change is an effort aimed at further liberalizing the foreign exchange market. The naira’s Feb.1...
Spot Ethereum ETF Approval Expected May 23rd and Could Surge in Value, New Report Says
30.1.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is looking to approve spot Ethereum ETFs by May 23rd of this year, a January 30 report revealed. A Positive Outlook The Block’s report stems from Standard Chartered Bank – a London-based, multinational bank in which its head...
SG Americas Securities LLC sells some Interactive Brokers’ shares
18.1.2024
SG Americas Securities LLC has reportedly sold 70.1% of its total holdings in Interactive Brokers. Their holdings were last valued at $150,000. The number of shares sold by SG Americas amounted to 4,064. While a precise reason for doing so is yet to be determined, analysts understand that it could...
Interactive Brokers Q4 2023: 18% income surge shines bright
17.1.2024
Interactive Brokers is an online trading platform with operations spread across all the major parts of the world. It is in the 47th year, considering the broker was in the 46th year in January 2023. Interactive Brokers has adjusted its offerings as needed. This is evident from the fact that prices...