Last week saw important cross-asset shifts, the US Markets saw the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit records on strong earnings. This signalled robust economic health despite slightly higher, albeit expected, inflation.

In the UK, the economy continued to face stubborn inflation rates (rising to 3.6%) and a softening labour market (unemployment up to 4.7%), which contrasted with the US outlook. Whilst in the FX & Commodities markets the US dollar strengthened for a third week, global events continued to influence oil and gas prices.

“These opposing trends highlight the critical role of Interdealer Brokers (IDBs) in the Over-the-Counter (OTC) markets. Fluctuating inflation and central bank outlooks (Fed vs. BoE) fuel demand for bespoke OTC interest rate and FX derivatives, enabling institutions to hedge risk. In dynamic markets, IDBs are essential for providing liquidity and facilitating price discovery.” Ian Sams – Global Head of Product.

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