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MNI Indicators: Chicago Business Barometer™ Dipped To 40.6 In September - September 2025 Chicago Report™

Date 30/09/2025

The Chicago Business Barometer^TM, produced with MNI, fell 0.9 points to 40.6 in September. The index now sits 0.2 points above the June reading, having now almost fully unwound July’s 6.7 point rise. The index has now been below 50 for twenty-two consecutive months.

Bumps In The road? − Speech By Sarah Breeden, Bank Of England Deputy Governor, Financial Stability, Given At Cardiff Business School

Date 30/09/2025

In this speech, Sarah Breeden sets out her view on why the recent “hump” in inflation is unlikely to lead to additional inflationary pressure. She notes that while the underlying disinflationary process looks to be on track, policymakers face a balancing act as they manage the risks around this outlook. 

Cboe Announces Derivatives And Data Vantage Leadership Appointments

Date 30/09/2025

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), the world's leading derivatives and securities exchange network, today announced the appointment of two industry veterans to lead its Derivatives and Data businesses. Rob Hocking rejoins as Executive Vice President, Global Head of Derivatives, and Brian McElligott joins as Senior Vice President, Global Head of Cboe Data Vantage. Hocking will succeed Cathy Clay who is departing the company for a new opportunity.

Thomas Sullivan Appointed As Managing Director Of DTCC Digital Assets - Sullivan Brings Over 20 Years Of Experience In Financial Services Operations And Innovation To The Role

Date 30/09/2025

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, today announced the appointment of Thomas Sullivan as Managing Director of DTCC Digital Assets, reporting to Nadine Chakar, Managing Director, Global Head of DTCC Digital Assets. Sullivan is responsible for leading and facilitating the development of DTCC Digital Assets’ strategic objectives, driving critical projects and partnering with clients, regulators and market participants to advance the firm’s leadership in digital innovation.

smartTrade Technologies Wins Best FX Trading Solution At Euromoney FX Awards 2025

Date 30/09/2025

smartTrade Technologies, a leading provider of multi-asset electronic trading solutions, is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded The World’s Best FX Trading Solution at the prestigious Euromoney FX Awards.

ICE’s Total Futures Markets At Record Open Interest With Record Commodity And Energy Futures Open Interest - Record Open Interest Across Natural Gas, Oil, TTF And Brent Futures

Date 30/09/2025

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, and home to the largest and most liquid energy markets in the world, today announced record open interest (OI) across its total futures markets of 56.8 million on September 25, 2025, with record OI of 43 million commodity futures and record OI of 41 million energy futures.

Third Bridge Announces New Collaboration With Finster AI

Date 30/09/2025

Third Bridge, the global expert network and research provider, today announced its collaboration with Finster AI, the AI-native financial research and task automation platform for financial services. This partnership underscores Third Bridge’s commitment to ensuring expert insights are seamlessly embedded within clients' existing research workflows. 

Markbass Lists On Euronext

Date 30/09/2025

• 53rd listing on Euronext in 2025
• The company raised €5.98 million
• Market capitalisation at IPO is €13.98 million

Monetary Policy Frameworks And The U.S. Economic Outlook, Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip N. Jefferson, At "Monetary Policy In The Shadow Of Geopolitical Tensions And Trade Conflicts," The Fourth International Monetary Policy Conference Hosted By The Bank Of Finland, Helsinki, Finland

Date 30/09/2025

Thank you, Governor Olli Rehn, for the invitation to visit the lovely city of Helsinki and participate in the Bank of Finland's International Monetary Policy Conference.1 I highly value the opportunity to interact with, and learn from, my fellow central bankers, so thank you again for having me.

ACE Digital Lists On Euronext Growth

Date 30/09/2025

• First Bitcoin treasury company listed on Euronext markets
• Market capitalisation of approximately NOK 126 million
• The 54th listing on Euronext in 2025