U.S. budget deficit surged in July to highest level since March 2021
Beyond the big single-month jump, the collective red ink over the 10 months of the fiscal year rose to nearly $1.8 trillion, surpassing the same period in 2025.
Here are five key takeaways from the July CPI inflation report
Readings for July on the prices consumers pay for goods and services came in pretty much on target.
PURPLE TRADING Review: Do Withdrawal Delays, Wide Spreads & Customer-Service Complaints Hold Weight?
PURPLE TRADING, a Seychelles-based forex brokerage entity, is constantly criticized by numerous traders on review platforms such as WikiFX. While withdrawal delays or denials are reportedly a common issue here, there are also complaints about wide spreads and poor customer services. This PURPLE TRADING review examines user-reported allegations against the trading enterprise. Additionally, the article takes a close look at the broker’s regulatory status.
Consumer prices rose 0.1% in July, as expected, putting the annual rate at 3.4%
The consumer price index was expected to increase 0.1% in July, with an annual rate of 3.4%.
Exness Review for Indian Traders 2026: The RBI Question Comes Before Leverage and Spreads
Exness review for Indian traders in 2026. This guide explains what the RBI Alert List says, what it does not say, why a global license is not Indian authorization, and how to verify permitted forex routes before funding an account.
HSB Investasi Review 2026: Is “Instant Withdrawal” Really Under One Minute?
HSB Investasi review 2026: check the Instant Withdrawal claim, the IDR 14 million per-proposal limit, the three-request daily cap, transfer costs, transaction statuses, and what Bappebti data does—and does not—tell traders.
AI‘s costly build-out complicates the Fed’s inflation fight
Tech leaders say AI will drive down costs. But slow corporate adoption and the data center build-out create inflation pressures that complicate the Feds job.
Branded Trading Platform in 2026: When Does Your Brand Become a Real Operating Advantage?
A branded trading platform can look like the fastest route to a modern branded trading environment, but a fast launch is not the same as a controlled launch. This 2026 broker guide explains what the custom trading platform is, where a provider broker solution can sit in a wider operating stack, and how to evaluate the difference between a white label, a server license, and a connected CRM or Client Office setup. It also unpacks proprietary platform costs beyond the monthly headline, including implementation, integration, support, data, governance, migration, and exit assumptions. Use the practical questions, workflow tests, comparison table, and launch checklist to assess a platform provider without mistaking a feature demo for evidence that your brokerage can run the service safely at scale.
Retail CFD Trading Activity per Account Falls in Q2 2026
Retail CFD brokers largely maintained their active account bases in Q2 2026, but trading activity per account weakened, with the median monthly volume falling 9.7% to $3.06 million.
Africa's Top Currency in July Gained 3.18% vs Dollar
The Botswana pula was Africa's best-performing currency in July 2026, gaining 3.18% against the U.S. dollar, according to Nairametrics Research. The Seychellois rupee and Comorian franc placed second and third, while 19 of 54 African currencies weakened.
Match-Trade Lets AI Build Broker Integrations in Hours
Match-Trade Technologies launched AI Skills for its Broker API and CRM API in August 2026, allowing AI models like Claude to assemble integrations that previously took weeks in a single pass. The company validated the approach with three working dashboards.
PM Financials Review: Is Your Deposit Safe?
PM Financials is an unregulated Mauritius-registered broker with a WikiFX score of 1.98 and a non-functioning website. A recent user complaint alleges withdrawal delays exceeding 40 days despite approval. This article examines the evidence.
Coinbase-Backed Flowdesk Wins Dubai Broker-Dealer Licence
Flowdesk, an institutional crypto market maker backed by Coinbase Ventures and BlackRock, has obtained a full broker-dealer licence from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority for its local entity Flowdesk Omega FZE, completing a process that began with In-Principle Approval in June 2026.
PrimeXBT Unveils Cent-Denominated MT5 Account for Beginners
PrimeXBT has launched an MT5 Cent Account denominated in US cents, targeting beginners and risk-conscious traders with scaled-down lot sizes and up to 1:1000 leverage across forex, commodities, and crypto CFDs.
Trivial Capital Review: Is Your Deposit Safe?
Trivial Capital has operated since 2015 but holds no regulatory license, and a user complaint alleges ties to a pyramid scheme. This review examines the available data so traders can decide if their deposit would be safe.
Why Sovereign Debt Can Sink a Currency: The Credit Risk Channel
Sovereign debt pressure can weaken a local currency through credit risk. Higher default fears push up bond yields, trigger capital outflows, and force depreciation. This article explains the mechanics, a calculation example, and common pitfalls, without offering trade advice.
Traze Review: What Traders Should Know Before Depositing
Traze holds active regulatory licenses across Indonesia, the UAE, and South Africa, but faces serious withdrawal complaints from South Korean traders in mid-2026. Users describe a repeated pattern of tax demands, deposit demands, and account freeze threats, while the Seychelles entity behind the broker carries an unverified license.
Why Import-Dependent Economies Feel FX Shocks Faster
Import-dependent economies absorb exchange rate shocks faster because a larger share of consumer and producer goods is priced in foreign currency. Through a step-by-step hypothetical example, this article explains the concepts of import dependence and pass-through, walks through a transmission chain, and clarifies common beginner misunderstandings. It is a purely educational guide, not trading advice.
US July CPI Could Take a Fed Rate Hike Off the Table
Goldman Sachs expects inflation to remain manageable as America’s labour market loses momentum. For Malaysian investors, the result could influence the US dollar, ringgit, gold and Bursa sentiment.
Crib Markets Review 2026: Unregulated Status and Withdrawal Complaints
Crib Markets is an unregulated broker based in Mauritius with a low WikiFX score of 1.98, driven by severe user complaints regarding delayed withdrawals and seized profits. While some Indian users report stable platform execution, the lack of regulatory oversight and alarming withdrawal issues make this a high-risk platform.
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