europefx Key Takeaways: 
British business confidence declined ahead of the budget plan 
Lloyds Bank’s business barometer dropped by 3 percentage points to +44% in February 
Firms were more optimistic about their own prospects than the broader economy 
Increase in hiring intentions indicates employers want to grow their workforce 
Two surveys reported … Read more
Key Takeaways: Dollar is on track for fourth straight week of gains 
Positive economic data has soothed expectations of Fed rate cuts 
European sentiment and outlook are showing signs of improvements 
Japanese election may complicate monetary policy plans 
The dollar has slightly decreased after recent data releases Market analysts … Read more
Key Takeaways: US dollar is on track for a weekly gain of around 0.6% Euro is on track for a weekly loss of more than 0.3% 
GBP/USD is heading for a weekly loss of around 0.5%, but has edged away from a two-month low Reduced expectations of aggressive Fed rate cuts … Read more
Key Takeaways: Most Asian currencies weakened slightly on Friday as dollar held weekly gains 
Japanese yen steadied near its weakest level in three months ahead of general election Yen was worst performer this week among Asian currencies 
Sentiment towards Japanese markets tense before general election on Sunday 
Government warnings of … Read more
Key Takeaways: South Korea to regulate cross-border transactions of virtual assets to enhance investor protection and prevent money laundering 
Registration and reporting requirements start in the second half of 2025, after completing legislative requirements 
Businesses must register and report transactions to the Bank of Korea 
Focus on combating foreign exchange-related crimes … Read more
Key Takeaways: 
Putin warns of a potential all-out war in the Middle East, particularly between Israel and Iran 
China and Xi Jinping advocate for political settlement in Ukraine and a two-state solution in the Middle East 
Iranian President criticizes international organizations, especially the United Nations, for failing to end conflicts in the … Read more
Key Takeaways 
Cross-border payments for trade between BRICS countries are facing difficulties 
Russian President Putin stated that no plans for a special payment system are currently in place 
Alternative payment system in national BRICS currencies was outlined by Russia Delays in payments with major partners like China and Turkey are causing … Read more
Key Takeaways 
Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi met after resolving a military stand-off Major leaders attended BRICS summit, including Xi, Modi, and Erdogan Over 30 countries interested in joining BRICS, expansion unclear BRICS predicted growing influence with common projects 
Putin warned of Middle East on brink of full-scale war … Read more
Key Takeaways: Putin warns of Middle East on the brink of full-scale war Xi Jinping calls for political settlement and joint efforts for peace 
Establishment of sovereign, independent Palestinian state within 1967 borders advocated Iranian President criticizes UN for failing to end conflict in Gaza and Lebanon United Nations Secretary-General … Read more
Key Takeaways: The US dollar strengthened in October on the rising probability of a Trump win The Dollar Index traded lower, but remains close to three-month highs A Trump victory could impact asset markets significantly if Republicans win House and Senate 
A Harris win with a split Congress could be a … Read more