ATFX Q2 2025 Trader Magazine: Adapting to Global Uncertainty
Wednesday,09/04/2025|09:15GMTby
FM
Safe-haven assets emphasize the need for diversification and risk management.
Global markets face heightened volatility in Q2 2025, with economic warfare, inflation, and shifting trade policies creating uncertainty. Martin Lam, ATFX Chief Analyst of Asia Pacific, highlights how geopolitical tensions, shifting trade dynamics, and emerging technologies like blockchain and Central Bank Digital Currencies add to market instability. Amid these challenges, safe-haven assets such as gold are expected to gain traction, emphasizing the need for diversification and risk management.
According to Mohammed Shanti, ATFX's Head of Market Research & Analysis, the US stock market had a strong start in 2025 but now faces mounting risks. The S&P 500's rally has slowed amid rising bond yields and tech sector struggles, with major banks divided on its future trajectory. Meanwhile, Dr. Mohamed Nabawy highlights potential corrections in European markets due to US tariffs on European exports, though fiscal stimulus and European Central Bank (ECB) rate cuts may provide support.
Nick Twidale, ATFX’s Chief Market Analyst (Australia), highlights AUDUSD’s volatility, with rate cuts and commodity prices driving movement. Lucas Nguyen, ATFX Market Analyst (Vietnam), highlights the euro’s challenges, driven by inflation risks, political instability, and an unclear ECB policy outlook. Dean Chen, ATFX Guest Analyst, examines global currency trends, noting a weak Canadian dollar, a strengthening yen, and limited growth prospects for USDCNH due to geopolitical risks.
Diego Albuja, ATFX LATAM Market Analyst, analyzes USDMXN's depreciation, driven by US tariffs and diverging interest rates. Gonzalo Cañete, ATFX Global Chief Market Strategist, examines the dollar’s resilience in 2024 despite economic challenges. He also provides a GBPUSD outlook for 2025 and discusses Japan’s economic struggles, where inflation and Bank of Japan rate hikes have strengthened the yen. Jessica Lin, ATFX Global Market Analyst (Asia Pacific), projects gold’s continued rise, driven by central bank demand and Federal Reserve rate cuts, with silver following a similar trend.
Gab Santos, ATFX Market Analyst (Philippines), projects lower oil prices in 2025 amid Trump’s trade policies and OPEC+ production cuts. Gabi Dahduh, ATFX Senior Market Analyst (MENA), explores how blockchain are reshaping global finance, particularly in economic warfare. Lin also stresses the importance of disciplined trading amid market volatility, advising investors to stay flexible and focus on long-term trends.
In 2025’s unpredictable markets, staying informed is crucial. Get expert insights in our Q2 2025 Trader Magazine.
About ATFX
ATFX is a leading global fintech broker with a local presence in 23 locations and licenses from regulatory authorities including the UK's FCA, Australian ASIC, Cypriot CySEC, UAE's SCA, Hong Kong SFC and South African FSCA. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, innovative technology, and strict regulatory compliance, ATFX provides exceptional trading experiences to clients worldwide.
For further information on ATFX, please visit ATFX website https://www.atfx.com.
Global markets face heightened volatility in Q2 2025, with economic warfare, inflation, and shifting trade policies creating uncertainty. Martin Lam, ATFX Chief Analyst of Asia Pacific, highlights how geopolitical tensions, shifting trade dynamics, and emerging technologies like blockchain and Central Bank Digital Currencies add to market instability. Amid these challenges, safe-haven assets such as gold are expected to gain traction, emphasizing the need for diversification and risk management.
According to Mohammed Shanti, ATFX's Head of Market Research & Analysis, the US stock market had a strong start in 2025 but now faces mounting risks. The S&P 500's rally has slowed amid rising bond yields and tech sector struggles, with major banks divided on its future trajectory. Meanwhile, Dr. Mohamed Nabawy highlights potential corrections in European markets due to US tariffs on European exports, though fiscal stimulus and European Central Bank (ECB) rate cuts may provide support.
Nick Twidale, ATFX’s Chief Market Analyst (Australia), highlights AUDUSD’s volatility, with rate cuts and commodity prices driving movement. Lucas Nguyen, ATFX Market Analyst (Vietnam), highlights the euro’s challenges, driven by inflation risks, political instability, and an unclear ECB policy outlook. Dean Chen, ATFX Guest Analyst, examines global currency trends, noting a weak Canadian dollar, a strengthening yen, and limited growth prospects for USDCNH due to geopolitical risks.
Diego Albuja, ATFX LATAM Market Analyst, analyzes USDMXN's depreciation, driven by US tariffs and diverging interest rates. Gonzalo Cañete, ATFX Global Chief Market Strategist, examines the dollar’s resilience in 2024 despite economic challenges. He also provides a GBPUSD outlook for 2025 and discusses Japan’s economic struggles, where inflation and Bank of Japan rate hikes have strengthened the yen. Jessica Lin, ATFX Global Market Analyst (Asia Pacific), projects gold’s continued rise, driven by central bank demand and Federal Reserve rate cuts, with silver following a similar trend.
Gab Santos, ATFX Market Analyst (Philippines), projects lower oil prices in 2025 amid Trump’s trade policies and OPEC+ production cuts. Gabi Dahduh, ATFX Senior Market Analyst (MENA), explores how blockchain are reshaping global finance, particularly in economic warfare. Lin also stresses the importance of disciplined trading amid market volatility, advising investors to stay flexible and focus on long-term trends.
In 2025’s unpredictable markets, staying informed is crucial. Get expert insights in our Q2 2025 Trader Magazine.
About ATFX
ATFX is a leading global fintech broker with a local presence in 23 locations and licenses from regulatory authorities including the UK's FCA, Australian ASIC, Cypriot CySEC, UAE's SCA, Hong Kong SFC and South African FSCA. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, innovative technology, and strict regulatory compliance, ATFX provides exceptional trading experiences to clients worldwide.
For further information on ATFX, please visit ATFX website https://www.atfx.com.
GTCFX to Take Center Stage at iFX EXPO Dubai 2026 as Elite Sponsor
Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #MostInnovativeBroker #TradingTechnology #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview #AXI
Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #MostInnovativeBroker #TradingTechnology #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview #AXI
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
📣 Stay up to date with the latest in finance and trading. Follow Finance Magnates for industry news, insights, and global event coverage.
Connect with us:
🔗 LinkedIn: /financemagnates
👍 Facebook: /financemagnates
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financemagnates
🐦 X: https://x.com/financemagnates
🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/tag/financemagnates
▶️ YouTube: /@financemagnates_official
#Blueberry #BlueberryMarkets #BrokerReview #ForexBroker #CFDTrading #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #TradingPlatforms #MarketInsights
In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
📣 Stay up to date with the latest in finance and trading. Follow Finance Magnates for industry news, insights, and global event coverage.
Connect with us:
🔗 LinkedIn: /financemagnates
👍 Facebook: /financemagnates
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financemagnates
🐦 X: https://x.com/financemagnates
🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/tag/financemagnates
▶️ YouTube: /@financemagnates_official
#Blueberry #BlueberryMarkets #BrokerReview #ForexBroker #CFDTrading #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #TradingPlatforms #MarketInsights
