Keywords: Trading


China tightens margin trading rules after sharp stock market sell-off

Chinese financial authorities are taking steps to reduce risks in the stock market after a period of intense volatility and sharp declines. Brokerage firms have reportedly strengthened their checks on investors seeking margin financing or access to options trading. The new measures include closer assessments......

Plus500 reports higher core profit as US expansion boosts trading activity

Trading platform Plus500 reported a modest increase in first-half core profit on Monday, as stronger trading activity and the expansion of its US operations helped offset a more challenging customer-acquisition environment. The Israeli fintech company said core profit reached $187.5 million in the six......

Radiant World faces banking restrictions as lenders tighten financial exposure

Global commodity trader Radiant World is facing increased financial pressure after several banking partners reportedly restricted access to parts of its banking operations in Singapore, while major mining companies are also reassessing their commercial relationships with the firm. According to reports,......

Technical outage disrupts Brazil’s financial markets and delays B3 stock exchange opening

Trading activity across Brazil’s financial markets was significantly disrupted after a technical failure affected the country’s main stock exchange, B3, delaying the opening of the trading session and interrupting transactions across several asset classes. According to the exchange operator,......

London Stock Exchange prepares 24-hour trading platform to meet global demand

The London Stock Exchange is preparing to expand its trading hours with the launch of a new platform designed to give investors greater access to financial markets outside traditional session times. The new service, known as LSE 24, is expected to allow trading from 5:00 p.m. until 7:50 a.m. London......

Morgan Stanley expands digital services with direct cryptocurrency trading

Morgan Stanley has taken another step into the digital asset market by introducing direct cryptocurrency trading through its E*TRADE investment platform, reflecting the growing integration of digital assets into traditional financial services. The new offering allows eligible E*TRADE clients to buy,......

Trump Media considers premium subscription for early access to Trump's Truth Social posts

Trump Media & Technology Group is reportedly exploring a premium subscription service that would provide financial institutions with early access to President Donald Trump's posts on the Truth Social platform, reflecting the growing value of real-time information in global financial markets. According......

EU countries challenge new carbon pricing plan for fuel as climate policy debate intensifies

A group of European Union countries is calling for a rethink of a planned carbon pricing system for transport fuels, raising new questions over the future direction of the bloc’s climate policy. Ten member states, including Italy and Poland, have expressed concerns about the proposed measure,......

Citi expands bullion business with London gold clearing approval

Citi has secured a pivotal role in the global precious metals market after becoming the fifth institution authorized to clear transactions in London's over-the-counter gold market, strengthening its position in one of the world's most influential bullion trading hubs. The approval gives the......