When you are trading in Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on spot stock indices, if a component of the underlying stock index pays a dividend/dividend (payout) to its shareholders, your trading account will be adjusted ex-dividend at 00:00 server time on the same day, and the corresponding gain or expense will occur depending on the position […]

Comprehensive AUD/USD Analysis for September 21, 2023 In this comprehensive analysis, Ultima Markets brings you an insightful breakdown of the AUD/USD for 21st September 2023. Key Takeaways Federal Reserve’s Monetary Policy: Key to understanding this dynamic currency pair is the recent decision by the Federal Reserve. In September, they opted to halt interest rate hikes. […]

Federal Reserve Interest Rate Stability The Federal Reserve (FED) held rates still at 5.25 to 5.5%. Chairman Powell said at a press conference after the meeting, “We will continue to make interest rate decisions on a case-by-case basis based on all data and the impact on economic activity and the outlook for inflation. ”  Chairman […]

When you are trading in Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on spot stock indices, if a component of the underlying stock index pays a dividend/dividend (payout) to its shareholders, your trading account will be adjusted ex-dividend at 00:00 server time on the same day, and the corresponding gain or expense will occur depending on the position […]

Japan’s Semiconductor Slowdown: Impact on the Economy Japan’s Ministry of Finance released import and export data for August, which showed weak demand from China and semiconductor equipment. The export value fell 0.8% from the same month last year to 7,994.3 billion yen due to reduced exports of semiconductor machinery (-36.3%), organic chemicals (-19.1%), and fossil […]

Focus on EUR/USD today.  Fundamentally, the Federal Reserve will announce its latest interest rate decision, and it is basically a certainty that interest rates will remain unchanged. However, since the Federal Reserve will also release its latest Summary of Economic Predictions(SEP), the dot plot is the focus of the market’s attention.   The most debated question […]

When you are trading in Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on spot stock indices, if a component of the underlying stock index pays a dividend/dividend (payout) to its shareholders, your trading account will be adjusted ex-dividend at 00:00 server time on the same day, and the corresponding gain or expense will occur depending on the position […]

Focus on XAU/USD today.  Fundamentally, there has been a large divergence between China’s domestic gold prices and international gold prices recently, but the bullish drive for domestic gold is mostly due to the depreciation of the local currency and the impact of restrictions on gold imports. It is difficult for international gold prices to be […]

Mastering Holiday Spending in Times of Economic Uncertainty A new CNBC-Morning Consult survey has found that 92% of adults have reduced their spending over the past six months, and plan to spend less through the holidays.  The Core Insight Consumers remain cautious in their spending due to job insecurity and inflation. The most common categories […]

When you are trading in Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on spot stock indices, if a component of the underlying stock index pays a dividend/dividend (payout) to its shareholders, your trading account will be adjusted ex-dividend at 00:00 server time on the same day, and the corresponding gain or expense will occur depending on the position […]