Forex
FINMA concludes fifth enforcement proceeding against Julius Bär over loan and AML breaches
Swiss regulator FINMA closed its fifth enforcement case against Julius Bär, citing serious violations in private‑debt lending, risk management and anti‑money‑laundering rules, and ordered further compliance reporting.
The Retail Trading Boom: How Everyday Traders Reshaped the Industry
Two decades ago, forex and CFD trading were largely inaccessible to individual investors, requiring institutional connections, dedicated infrastructure, and significant capital just to open an account. Today, opening a…
How Central Bank Decisions Move Currency Markets
Central banks are among the most influential forces in the forex market. Interest rate decisions, in particular, can trigger significant currency volatility within seconds of an announcement, as traders rapidly reprice…
Dollar hits two-month high as Swiss franc, yen weaken on hawkish Fed outlook
The dollar rose 0.14% to 101.27 for a fourth straight daily advance, pressing the franc to its lowest level since May 2025, as Fed officials opened the door to further rate increases.
Swiss franc rallies as USD/CHF drops below 0.8200, SNB warns of FX intervention
The Swiss franc strengthened against the dollar, with the pair slipping below 0.8200, while the SNB signaled readiness to intervene amid heightened Middle East risk.
Euro falls to $1.145 as oil rises and German political turmoil weighs
The euro slipped to $1.145, its lowest since late July, amid higher Brent crude prices and mounting political risk after the CDU’s defeats in German state elections.
EU Approves Roche’s Susvimo for Neovascular AMD Treatment
The European Commission has granted marketing authorization for Roche’s implant-based Susvimo, marking the first continuous-delivery option for neovascular age-related macular degeneration.
FTSE 100 Rises 0.3% as Mining Stocks Rally on Base-Metal Gains
Barratt Redrow led UK gains after beating profit estimates, while miners rallied on higher base-metal prices. UK inflation ticked up to 3.1% in August.
From Gold to Floating Rates: A Brief History of the Forex Market
The modern forex market as we know it is younger than most people assume. For decades, currency values were pegged under the Bretton Woods system, established in 1944, which tied major currencies to the US dollar, itself…
Swiss Market Open Under Pressure as US Futures, Oil Rise and FX Shifts Dominate
Asian markets and Swiss equities face headwinds from rising Brent crude, US futures declines and expectations of Fed rate hikes.
FINMA Director Highlights Insurance Supervision and Climate Risks at 2026 Small Insurers Symposium
FINMA chief Stefan Walter stressed the regulator's focus on solvency, customer protection and emerging climate threats during the fourth annual gathering of Swiss small and mid‑size insurers.
FINMA stresses risk-based, proportional insurance supervision
Stefan Walter says Swiss regulators will focus oversight on individual insurer risks, with more freedom tied to competence — and tighter rules on complex investments like private credit.
EuroStoxx 50 rises slightly amid KI energy tensions
Swiss SMI weighed down by Novartis; global KI demand strains power grids and fuels market speculation on energy sector opportunities.
US Futures Slip; SMI Tumbles 1.3% on Oil, Rates, Bank Woes
The SMI fell 1.3%, with UBS leading declines as Powell's 5.041% yield and Brent crude near $108 weigh on stocks.
Pound Falls on Disappointing UK Jobs Data as Dollar Gains Strength
Sterling dropped after UK private-sector payrolls fell 34,000 in August, while the dollar index approached 100 ahead of Wednesday's Federal Reserve decision.
Black Wednesday: The Day a Single Trade Made Billions
On September 16, 1992 — a date now permanently known as "Black Wednesday" — the UK government was forced to withdraw the pound sterling from the European Exchange Rate Mechanism after a wave of currency speculation made…
Why Is the Swiss Franc So Strong — and What Does It Mean for Switzerland?
The Swiss franc has a reputation that extends far beyond the borders of Switzerland.
FINMA director stresses proportional oversight for Swiss banks
FINMA says supervision intensity follows size, complexity and risk, not a blanket approach on small banks, citing inspection frequency and the 2020 Kleinbankenregime.
Swiss franc strengthens after higher-than-expected Swiss inflation data
The Swiss franc surged after August inflation rose to a two-year high, while the euro and dollar weakened. Analysts see potential SNB tightening in December, though energy-driven price gains may limit immediate action.
Dollar slips as long-end yields fuel debasement trade ahead of Fed week
U.S. currency retreats from post-Fed gains as two-year SOFR holds above 4.20%, while ECB inflation data and RBNZ decision loom. Analysis flags risk of further losses unless hawkish repricing solidifies.
EUR/USD slips as dollar strengthens ahead of Eurozone inflation
Euro falls below 1.16 amid weak German retail data and rising oil prices, while USD/JPY approaches 160 as Japanese yields hit three-decade highs. Technical levels and U.S. payrolls data loom large.
EUR/USD trapped between key moving averages as ECB-Fed hike bets converge
The pair remains confined between the 100-day and 200-day moving averages after Eurozone inflation data reinforced expectations for a September ECB hike but tempered bets on further tightening.
GBP/USD holds near 1.3535 as Fed, BOE decisions loom
Sterling struggles to extend gains above 1.35 as global yields surge and policy divergence risks weigh ahead of key central bank meetings. Gilt yields hit multi-decade highs.
Dollar strengthens on Fed hawkishness; euro, yen and Aussie under pressure
The U.S. dollar extended gains after hawkish remarks by Fed Chair Warsh, pressuring the euro, yen and Australian dollar. European inflation data and oil price gains added to market focus.