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Aug 21
Asian shares fell on Wednesday; eyes on Fed minutes

Asian shares slipped on Wednesday as fresh worries about a global recession led investors to dump risky assets, with US President Donald Trump showing no signs of backing down in his trade war with China. Trump said on Tuesday he had to confront China over trade even if it caused short-term harm to the US […]

Aug 21
MFSA restricts sale of CFDs for retail clients

As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance consumer protection, the MFSA has updated the Conduct of Business Rulebook to implement important changes essentially restricting the marketing, distribution or sale of Contracts for Differences (CFDs) to retail investors. This update follows an extensive consultation process which the Authority held with industry earlier this year. During the last […]

Aug 20
Asian Stocks rose on Tuesday

Asian stocks were higher on Tuesday as investors digested signs of progress on trade negotiations and speculation of government stimulus to shore up economic growth. Asian Stocks MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was traded at 0.31%. Japan’s Nikkei rose 0.45%. The S&P 500 gaining 1.21%. Currencies The Japanese yen was up 0.1% […]

Aug 19
Asian stocks moved higher on Monday

Asian stocks jumped on Monday as China’s central bank changed the way a key interest rate benchmark is set. Asian stocks Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index climbed 1.7%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped 0.5%. China’s Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.6%. In addition, Korea’s Kospi also rose 0.5% while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.9%. Analysts have seen […]

Aug 19
Oil prices gained on Monday in Asian

Oil prices gained on Monday in Asian following a volatile week as traders digested the latest development on the Sino-Us talks. U.S Crude Oil WTI futures rose 1.0% ti $55.33 per barrel. International Brent Oil Futures climbed 1.1% to $59.27 per barrel. Oil markets swung between gains and losses last week as a delay on […]

Aug 09
Robinhood enters the United Kingdom

Robinhood enters the United Kingdom, after raising $323 million last month, the company—now valued at $7.6 billion—announced Wednesday (Aug. 7) it received regulatory approval to operate as a broker in the United Kingdom. Robinhood haven’t share more information in regards to its launch in the UK but its authorisation by the FCA makes it clear tha the company is […]