Gold trading has taken off since the global financial crisis as investors seek to diversify their portfolios out of cash in to tangible assets. Gold has traditionally been a preserver of wealth and is seen by some as a hedge against inflation and the devaluing of a currency i.e. a reduction in its purchasing power. … Continue reading Metals Trading
Dear Trader, Due to unprecedented volatility and one-sided exposure on the Crypto currencies currently being offered by IC Markets, our liquidity providers have significantly increased their margin requirements as a risk management measure. As a result, it has been necessary for our risk management team to increase the margin requirement from 5% to 20%. This … Continue reading Change in Leverage – Cryptocurrency
Dear Traders, Please find our updated trading schedule for the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year's Day holidays below. Liquidity over the holidays is expected to be particularly thin so please take the necessary precautions to ensure you are not affected by increased volatility, spreads and intermittent pricing. In addition to this, please be informed … Continue reading Holiday Trading Schedule Dec 2017– Jan 2018
Global Markets: Asian stock markets: Nikkei up 1.63 %, Shanghai Composite lost 0.29 %, Hang Seng rose 0.77 %, ASX 200 up 0.70 % Commodities: Gold at $1259.10 (0.13 %), Silver at $16.10 (0.23 %), WTI Oil at $57.62 (0.51 %), Brent Oil at $63.49 (0.41 %) Rates: US 10-year yield at 2.36, UK 10-year … Continue reading Monday 18th December: European Open Briefing
