Hong Kong, 26–28 October 2025 — iFX EXPO Asia, the world’s leading online trading and fintech exhibition, will return to AsiaWorld-Expo this October, bringing together more than 4,000 senior executives from across the global brokerage, fintech, payments, and liquidity ecosystem.More than 150 exhibitors, including ATFX, Axi, B2Broker, and Plus500, will showcase solutions, alongside 100+ industry-leading speakers delivering insights across two conference stages. Confirmed speakers include influential leaders from the New York Stock Exchange, JP Morgan, Nasdaq, META, and the AI Association of Hong Kong, ensuring delegates gain perspectives from some of the most recognized organizations shaping global markets.Delegates will benefit from direct access to regulators, acquisition leaders, and technology innovators driving the next wave of growth in online trading. The agenda will cover regulatory outlooks, market developments, and practical tools for brokerage expansion, alongside structured networking opportunities designed to facilitate partnerships and accelerate deal-making.“The overwhelming demand for iFX EXPO Asia 2025 highlights both the strength of our industry and the dynamic of the region. With the show floor sold out months in advance, we are proud to offer a platform where global leaders come together to exchange ideas, forge partnerships and shape the future of online trading. Hosting the event in Hong Kong is especially meaningful, as the city continues to serve as the gateway between Asia and the global financial markets” said George Panayiotou, CEO, Ultimate Group.“The quality of attendees at iFX EXPO Asia has always set the event apart, creating an environment where meaningful discussions translate into long-term partnerships,” added a spokesperson from B2Broker. “This year promises even greater opportunities to engage with decision-makers who are shaping the industry’s future.”Registration for iFX EXPO Asia 2025 is now open. For more information and to secure your delegate pass, visit asia2025.ifxexpo.com.MEDIA ADVISORYWhat:iFX EXPO Asia 2025 – the world’s leading online trading and fintech exhibitionWhen:26–28 October 2025Where:AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong KongWho:Over 4,000 senior executives including brokers, fintech innovators, liquidity providers, payment specialists, and regulators, with 150+ global exhibitors and 100+ speakers confirmed. Speakers include representatives from world-class organizations such as the New York Stock Exchange, JP Morgan, Nasdaq, META, and the AI Association of Hong Kong.Why:The exhibition floor is sold out with 150+ global exhibitors confirmed, alongside 100+ expert speakers. Delegates will gain insights into regulation, trading technology, client acquisition, and market intelligence.Media Opportunities:- Interview access with senior executives and global exhibitors- Photo and video opportunities across the exhibition floor and speaker sessions- Quotes and commentary from industry leaders and organizers This article was written by IL Contributors at investinglive.com. Source: investinglive.com (Read Full Article)

Fundamental OverviewThe USD rallied across the board last week after a slate of strong US data. The focus was mainly on Jobless Claims which beat expectations by a big margin with Initial Claims falling to the lowest level since July and Continuing Claims improving further. This triggered a hawkish repricing in interest rates expectations since the Fed started cutting rates solely due to weaker labour market data. This means that if we continue to get stronger labour market data, the Fed could start turning more hawkish again and we might not get another cut in October, or more probably in December. Therefore, there’s still plenty of room for the US dollar to appreciate in case of strong data as the market’s pricing remains too dovish. The Fed projected 75 bps of easing by the end of 2026, while the market is still pricing 104 bps. The greenback erased all the gains triggered by last week’s data in the meantime as we are likely experiencing a pullback after a very strong rally. Other possible reasons include the government shutdown fears and quarter-end flows. On the GBP side, we haven’t got any meaningful change in the fundamentals in the meantime. The BoE left interest rates unchanged at the last meeting but slowed the pace of QT. The forward guidance was mostly the same with the focus being more on the inflation side now. The UK continues to have a serious inflation problem with high core CPI, high wages and rising consumer inflation expectations. The market is pricing just 5 bps of easing by year-end and 36 bps by the end of 2026. GBPUSD Technical Analysis – Daily TimeframeOn the daily chart, we can see that GBPUSD bounced on the key swing level at 1.3334 with the buyers now targeting a rally into the 1.3588 level. That’s where we can expect the sellers to step in with a defined risk above the level to position for a drop back into the 1.3334 level. In case, we reverse course earlier and the price breaks below the 1.3334 level, we can expect the sellers to increase the bearish bets into the 1.3140 level next.GBPUSD Technical Analysis – 4 hour TimeframeOn the 4 hour chart, we can see that we had a downward trendline defining the bearish momentum that got breached. The buyers increased the bullish bets into the 1.3588 level as a result, while the sellers retrenched. There’s not much else we can glean from this timeframe, so we need to zoom in to see some more details.GBPUSD Technical Analysis – 1 hour TimeframeOn the 1 hour chart, we can see that we have a minor support around the 1.3410 level. If the price gets there, we can expect the buyers to step in with a defined risk below the level to keep pushing into new highs. The sellers, on the other hand, will look for a break lower to pile in for a drop back into the 1.3334 level next. The red lines define the average daily range for today.Upcoming CatalystsTomorrow we get the US Job Openings data and the US Consumer Confidence report. On Wednesday, we have the US ADP and the US ISM Manufacturing PMI. On Thursday, we get the latest US Jobless Claims figures. On Friday, we conclude the week with the US NFP report and the US ISM Services PMI. Keep also an eye on Fed speakers. This article was written by Giuseppe Dellamotta at investinglive.com. Source: investinglive.com (Read Full Article)

They also retain a more bullish recommendation on equities over the next 12 months. Goldman Sachs noted that “good earnings growth, Fed easing without a recession and global fiscal policy easing will continue to support equities”. Adding that “with anchored recession risk, we would buy dips in equities into year-end”.On the 3-month horizon, the firm says that stocks typically performed well in late-cycle economic slowdowns when policy support was strong. This article was written by Justin Low at investinglive.com. Source: investinglive.com (Read Full Article)

Bitcoin Technical Analysis with tradeCompass (September 29, 2025)Bullish above: 112,600 Bearish below: 112,130 Primary Bias: Bullish while price holds above threshold Partial Targets (long side): 112,875 · 113,010 · 113,300 · 113,675 · 113,880 · 114,700 Partial Targets (short side): 111,875 · 111,390 · 111,110 · 110,590Bitcoin Market Context & Price OutlookAt the time of this Bitcoin technical analysis, futures are trading at 112,800, comfortably above the bullish threshold of 112,600. This places the market in positive territory, but a short-term dip toward the 112,400–112,500 zone is still possible before buyers attempt another push higher.Traders can choose between entering immediately in bullish territory or waiting for a dip-and-retest entry near the threshold. Either approach can align with tradeCompass, which is designed to integrate with your trading style while providing a clear directional map.On the downside, the picture only flips bearish if price falls below 112,130.Bitcoin Technical Analysis – Key Levels & Partial Profit StrategyIf Bitcoin sustains above the bullish threshold, the following staged targets may attract liquidity:112,875 – intraday tactical level for first profit-taking.113,010 – short-term resistance area.113,300 – near the September 23rd VWAP, a prior magnet for heavy trading.113,675 and 113,880 – clustered liquidity pools from September 22–24.114,700 – final target, just below the September 24th VWAP.If Bitcoin breaks below 112,130, bears can aim for:111,875 – first key support.111,390 – deeper target on bearish continuation.111,110 – aligns with the September 4th POC, a major inflection point.110,590 – near the September 4th Value Area Low, a critical swing level.Trade management reminder: After TP2, move your stop to entry (breakeven) to secure gains and manage your runner.Background: What’s Driving Bitcoin Price Action?Bitcoin’s latest rebound comes against a turbulent macro backdrop:US Government Shutdown Risk: With a September 30 deadline approaching, prediction markets now price a 66% chance of a government shutdown. The gridlock has already rattled Bitcoin—dropping it from $104,000 to $96,522 within 24 hours last week. A prolonged shutdown would stall regulatory progress (ETF approvals, crypto legislation), creating further uncertainty.Federal Reserve & Interest Rates: Traders increasingly expect a Fed rate cut in October, with prediction markets showing over 80% odds. Bitcoin has risen back toward $112,000+ on that anticipation. Lower rates typically support risk assets like Bitcoin, while delays could keep prices rangebound.Stablecoin Flows: Large inflows into stablecoins (~$140 billion over the past week) show risk capital rotating out of crypto, weighing on Bitcoin in the short term. However, this liquidity could fuel a sharp recovery if policy fears ease.Institutional & Long-Term Outlook: According to investingLive.com, formerly FoerxLive.com, Citi now forecasts the stablecoin market will exceed $4 trillion by 2030, and even suggests bank-issued tokens may surpass stablecoins in transaction volume. This underscores the deepening institutionalization of digital assets, an important long-term backdrop for Bitcoin’s adoption story.For now, the immediate driver remains Washington politics, with shutdown risk posing the biggest near-term influence on Bitcoin’s volatility.Educational Corner – Partial Profits in Bitcoin TradingMany new traders hold for a single “home run” target, but this often backfires. Taking partial profits at logical levels like VWAPs, liquidity pools, and points of control locks in gains and keeps you flexible. The tradeCompass framework is built around this philosophy, helping you avoid all-or-nothing outcomes in Bitcoin trading.Trade Management RemindersOne trade per direction per tradeCompass rules.Stops should sit just beyond your entry-side threshold with a buffer—never beyond the opposite threshold.Consider waiting for confirmation candles if you prefer added momentum signals.Adjust stops upward once partial targets are hit to defend profits.DisclaimerThis Bitcoin technical analysis is for educational and decision-support purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice. Trading Bitcoin futures involves significant risk, and market conditions can change quickly. Use tradeCompass as one layer of guidance within your trading plan, and always trade at your own risk. This article was written by Itai Levitan at investinglive.com. Source: investinglive.com (Read Full Article)

Fundamental OverviewThe USD rallied across the board last week after a slate of strong US data. The focus was mainly on Jobless Claims which beat expectations by a big margin with Initial Claims falling to the lowest level since July and Continuing Claims improving further. This triggered a hawkish repricing in interest rates expectations since the Fed started cutting rates solely due to weaker labour market data. This means that if we continue to get stronger labour market data, the Fed could start turning more hawkish again and we might not get another cut in October, or more probably in December. Therefore, there’s still plenty of room for the US dollar to appreciate in case of strong data as the market’s pricing remains too dovish. The Fed projected 75 bps of easing by the end of 2026, while the market is still pricing 104 bps. The greenback erased all the gains triggered by last week’s data in the meantime as we are likely experiencing a pullback after a very strong rally. Other possible reasons include the government shutdown fears and quarter-end flows. On the AUD side, the RBA is expected to keep interest rates steady tomorrow following a benign employment report, higher than expected monthly inflation data and slightly hawkish RBA’s Bullock remarks. Traders will be focused on forward guidance and how Governor Bullock frames the balance of risks. At the moment, the market is pricing just a 60% chance of another rate cut this year.AUDUSD Technical Analysis – Daily TimeframeOn the daily chart, we can see that AUDUSD extended the drop from the top trendline with the sellers continuing to target the 0.6350 support zone. There’s not much else we can glean from this timeframe, so we need to zoom in to see some more details.AUDUSD Technical Analysis – 4 hour TimeframeOn the 4 hour chart, we can see that we have a strong resistance zone around the 0.6580 level where we can find the confluence of the downward trendline and the old support. This is where we can expect the sellers to step in with a defined risk above the resistance to position for a drop into the 0.6484 level. The buyers, on the other hand, will want to see the price breaking higher to extend the rally into the 0.6628 level next.AUDUSD Technical Analysis – 1 hour TimeframeOn the 1 hour chart, we can see that the price is breaking below the upward trendline that was defining the bullish momentum on this timeframe. We can expect the sellers to pile in around these levels to position for a drop into new lows, while the buyers will likely wait for a break to the upside to invalidate the bearish setup and target new highs. The red lines define the average daily range for today. Upcoming CatalystsTomorrow we have the RBA policy announcement, the US Job Openings data and the US Consumer Confidence report. On Wednesday, we have the US ADP and the US ISM Manufacturing PMI. On Thursday, we get the latest US Jobless Claims figures. On Friday, we conclude the week with the US NFP report and the US ISM Services PMI. Keep also an eye on Fed speakers. This article was written by Giuseppe Dellamotta at investinglive.com. Source: investinglive.com (Read Full Article)

Headlines:Gold continues to sizzle to start the new weekEUR/USD pulls back into a key trendline: has the US dollar already run out of energy?US futures continue to shrug off government shutdown concernsFed’s Hammack: It is a challenging time for monetary policyECB’s Makhlouf: We are near the bottom of the easing cycleBOJ’s Noguchi: Monetary policy entering a phase where careful assessment is neededSpain September preliminary CPI +2.9% vs +3.0% y/y expectedEurozone September final consumer confidence -14.9 vs -14.9 prelimChina’s Communist Party set to hold its Fourth Plenum on 20-23 OctoberJapan reaffirms that economy is recovering at a moderate pace in latest monthly reportMarkets:JPY leads, CHF lags on the dayEuropean equities slightly higher; S&P 500 futures up 0.4%US 10-year yields down 2.3 bps to 4.152%Gold up 1.8% to $3,827.05WTI crude down 1.0% to $64.51Bitcoin flat at $112,130There weren’t much notable headlines to kick start the new week, as markets are gearing towards some really big events on the calendar in the days ahead.With a potential US government shutdown and non-farm payrolls data (possible to be delayed) looming large, there will be bigger fish to fry later this week. For now though, market players don’t seem all too concerned with perhaps month-end and quarter-end flows in focus as well.The dollar is slightly weaker on the day but off the lows at least. EUR/USD is up just 0.1% to 1.1713 while USD/JPY is down 0.5% to 148.70 amid a drop in bond yields, while keeping the rejection near 150.00 from last week. Major currencies are not up to much in general, awaiting more key developments during the week.In the equities space, stocks are holding up well as count down September trading. US futures are up, carrying over the gains from Friday as investors are brushing aside any possible concerns of a US government shutdown. Meanwhile, European indices are holding slight gains but nothing to really shout about on the day.Once more, the standout mover is in the commodities space as we see precious metals soar higher yet again. Gold is up nearly 2% on the day in blowing past the $3,800 mark while silver is up over 2% in testing waters above $47 as buyers start to take aim at the 2011 highs. Up, up, and away! This article was written by Justin Low at investinglive.com. Source: investinglive.com (Read Full Article)