FED rate cut pushes capital from US to European/Chinese assets. Opportunities in DAX & Hang Seng.
The FED’s week hasn’t brought any surprises to the market. The Federal Reserve had expectedly moved the interest rate down for one quarter a point, with 3 members voting against the decision, out of 10. Jerome Powell, the existing FED’s governor, had confirmed another rate cut in 2026, after which, the FED would probably take a break, as the employment situation looks stable, and the next focus in the dual-mandate of the FED would be to focus on inflation.
However, traders are already starting to discount the dovishness of a supposed new FED’s president Kevin Hassett, who is known for his dovish rethorics. He had mentioned earlier this week that there might be even more than 3 rate cuts.
Euro, Yen and other major currencies are driven by hawkish narratives, in comparison to the US dollar. For example, the yield of 30-year bonds of Germany had reached yet another peak.
Other than declining the interest rates, the FED had announced buybacks of short-term bonds (T-bills) for about 40 billion monthly, which pushes down the real interest rate and brings some liquidity to the markets: that’s considered mildly positive news for stocks, metals and crypto.
The US stocks indices, however, struggle to maintain the momentum, whereas metals display a solid rally, having driven Gold above $4300, and silver to the new historical high. Platinum and palladium have set new intermediate-term highs too.
Bitcoin struggles to keep the momentum, having locked in a relatively narrow trading range near 92000 - 93000 price area. After the substantial outflow from Bitcoin ETFs and the rotation from crypto back to fiat assets, Bitcoin tries to find some demand back.
So far, the main driving narrative now is the differential between US and European assets, in favor of the latter. Chinese stocks also attract a significant amount of capital flows and hedge funds prepare for a rally, as Bloomberg experts say. Let’s dive into potential opportunities, given the information above.
DAX
DAX is setting up for the breakout of the massive consolidation pattern, having been built since June 2025. Despite the end of dovish monetary policy in the EU, inflation keeps steady around 2.3%. German bond yields have reached another peak, and stocks might attract some capital flows too, as yields are not expected to continue rising.
European stocks look like a balanced decision given the pressure on the US dollar and overheated AI sector. Before breaking to the new peak, DAX is supposed to test the 20-day moving average, as the probability of immediate continuation is relatively low.
DE30. Source: Exness.com
HANG SENG
The Hang Seng index is locked in a consolidation, right above the 200-day moving average.
The market loses volatility, and in order to find a trigger for the move, it may need to test the strategic support zone below (200-day moving average).
That’s the common pattern for the triangular formation - it might be shaken to both sides with quick price impacts before determining the direction.
The logical destination for the move would be the 24500 area: after testing this area, the market may reverse higher and find a buying pressure as shown at the chart below.
HK50. Source: Exness.com
The FED’s week hasn’t brought any surprises to the market. The Federal Reserve had expectedly moved the interest rate down for one quarter a point, with 3 members voting against the decision, out of 10. Jerome Powell, the existing FED’s governor, had confirmed another rate cut in 2026, after which, the FED would probably take a break, as the employment situation looks stable, and the next focus in the dual-mandate of the FED would be to focus on inflation.
However, traders are already starting to discount the dovishness of a supposed new FED’s president Kevin Hassett, who is known for his dovish rethorics. He had mentioned earlier this week that there might be even more than 3 rate cuts.
Euro, Yen and other major currencies are driven by hawkish narratives, in comparison to the US dollar. For example, the yield of 30-year bonds of Germany had reached yet another peak.
Other than declining the interest rates, the FED had announced buybacks of short-term bonds (T-bills) for about 40 billion monthly, which pushes down the real interest rate and brings some liquidity to the markets: that’s considered mildly positive news for stocks, metals and crypto.
The US stocks indices, however, struggle to maintain the momentum, whereas metals display a solid rally, having driven Gold above $4300, and silver to the new historical high. Platinum and palladium have set new intermediate-term highs too.
Bitcoin struggles to keep the momentum, having locked in a relatively narrow trading range near 92000 - 93000 price area. After the substantial outflow from Bitcoin ETFs and the rotation from crypto back to fiat assets, Bitcoin tries to find some demand back.
So far, the main driving narrative now is the differential between US and European assets, in favor of the latter. Chinese stocks also attract a significant amount of capital flows and hedge funds prepare for a rally, as Bloomberg experts say. Let’s dive into potential opportunities, given the information above.
DAX
DAX is setting up for the breakout of the massive consolidation pattern, having been built since June 2025. Despite the end of dovish monetary policy in the EU, inflation keeps steady around 2.3%. German bond yields have reached another peak, and stocks might attract some capital flows too, as yields are not expected to continue rising.
European stocks look like a balanced decision given the pressure on the US dollar and overheated AI sector. Before breaking to the new peak, DAX is supposed to test the 20-day moving average, as the probability of immediate continuation is relatively low.
DE30. Source: Exness.com
HANG SENG
The Hang Seng index is locked in a consolidation, right above the 200-day moving average.
The market loses volatility, and in order to find a trigger for the move, it may need to test the strategic support zone below (200-day moving average).
That’s the common pattern for the triangular formation - it might be shaken to both sides with quick price impacts before determining the direction.
The logical destination for the move would be the 24500 area: after testing this area, the market may reverse higher and find a buying pressure as shown at the chart below.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Executive Interview | Jas Shah | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Jas Shah | FMLS:25
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
