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Markets Swing On Changing Perceptions Of The Policy Outlook: BIS Quarterly Review

Date 19/09/2022

• Markets fluctuated as investors adjusted their views of central banks' response to persistent inflation amid a deteriorating growth outlook; the US dollar reached record highs.
• An easing of financial conditions reversed in August as the policy focus on inflation sharpened and fears of an energy crisis increased, notably in Europe.
• A special feature argues that effective restrictions on Russian energy output would come with spillover effects for industrial production and the crops used in biofuels.

Post Ethereum Merge Highlights Continued Caution Amongst Investors - CoinShares Research: Fund Flows

Date 19/09/2022

Click here to download research from analysts at CoinShares, discussing the post Ethereum merge highlights.

Post-Merge Market Mayhem - Kaiko Research: Data Debrief

Date 19/09/2022

• Price Movements: ETH is down 25% on the week despite the successful completion of the Merge.
• Market Liquidity: The U.S. dollar remains the dominant fiat currency in crypto, possessing 70% of total fiat trade volume.
• Derivatives: ETH funding rates have returned to neutral after dipping to all time lows of less than -0.4%. 
• Macro Trends: August core inflation data exceeded expectations, causing both crypto and equity markets to tumble. 

MFS MERIDIAN FUNDS: BaFin Imposes Administrative Fines

Date 19/09/2022

On 6 September 2022, BaFin imposed administrative fines totalling 200,000 euros on MFS MERIDIAN FUNDS.

BIS: Markets Swing On Perceptions Of The Policy Outlook

Date 19/09/2022

Worsening growth prospects and evolving perceptions of the monetary stance shaped financial markets during the review period.  Economic indicators deteriorated due to the fallout from the Ukraine war and weakness in China. Market-based expectations of inflation and policy rates fluctuated as monetary tightening quickened globally and energy disruptions intensified in Europe. All these factors swayed financial conditions and contributed to market volatility.

Santiago Exchange Added To FTSE Mondo Visione Exchanges Index

Date 19/09/2022

The Santiago Exchange (Bolsa de Comercio de Santiago) was added to the FTSE Mondo Visione Exchanges Index effective from the open on Monday 19 September.

Moscow Exchange: Penalty Rates Change

Date 19/09/2022

CCP NCC sets new penalty rate for EUR from September 19, 2022:

Bitcoin Falls Below USD20,000 And Ethereum Tumbles After Merge Euphoria Evaporates - Bitfinex Commentary

Date 19/09/2022

The Ethereum blockchain had a major upgrade over the weekend called the Merge. The Merge changes the way transactions are processed and cuts energy use.

NinjaTrader Group Introduces First-Of-Its-Kind Mobile Trading Experience Custom-Built For New CME Group Event Contract - Subsidiaries NinjaTrader And Tradovate See Significant Potential For Straightforward Trading Vehicle, Enabling Individuals To Predict Daily Market Close

Date 19/09/2022

NinjaTrader Group, LLC, a global leader in futures brokerage for active traders through its subsidiaries NinjaTrader and Tradovate, announced that the firm has just introduced a first-of-its-kind mobile trading experience, custom-built for the new event contracts launched today by CME Group. The firm sees significant potential for the new products, which give U.S. investors the opportunity to predict the daily closing price of up to 10 of the world’s most popular financial and commodities markets.

CME Group Announces Launch Of Event Contracts For Trading Global Benchmark Products

Date 19/09/2022

CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced the launch of event contracts.