GBP Outlook: Political Storm Clouds Gather Over Starmer Government

Sterling faces fresh selling pressure as political instability grips Downing Street following the resignation of Prime Minister Starmer’s Chief of Staff amid the Epstein fallout.

News 2026-02-09 14:40

Vida Markets Review: Serious Warning Signs and Customer Problems Revealed

This 2026 Vida Markets review gives you a complete, fact-based look at this broker to answer one important question: Is this broker safe for traders? We looked at public information, government records, and many user reports to give you a clear and fair assessment. The most important finding is that this broker has an extremely low trust score of 2.16 out of 10 from WikiFX, a global financial regulation inquiry app. This score comes with a clear warning: "Low score, please stay away!" This poor rating isn't random - it emerges from serious problems with regulations, including a canceled license, and many customer complaints. These complaints claim serious wrongdoing related to keeping funds safe, canceling profits, and unfair trading practices. This review will break down these warning signs in detail, giving you the information you need to make a smart decision about your capital's safety.

News 2026-02-09 14:33

JPY In Focus: Takaichi Wins Snap Election to Become Japan's First Female Leader

Sanae Takaichi secures a historic victory in Japan’s winter snap election, prompting immediate scrutiny of the Yen as markets assess the implications of the "Iron Lady's" economic agenda.

News 2026-02-09 14:20

Emerging Markets: Rand Focus Shifts to Cape Town for SONA and Mining Indaba

President Cyril Ramaphosa's upcoming State of the Nation Address and the simultaneous Mining Indaba in Cape Town are set to dominate South African Rand sentiment this week. Investors await policy clarity on key economic priorities.

News 2026-02-09 14:00

TenTrade Review 2026: Is this Broker Safe?

TenTrade is an offshore brokerage established in 2018, currently holding a low trust score of 4.19 due to unverified regulatory claims and severe withdrawal complaints. While it offers high leverage via MT5, the prevalence of blocked accounts and denied fund requests highlights significant risks for traders.

Exposure 2026-02-09 14:00

South Korea Launches Probe After Bithumb's $44 Billion 'Fat Finger' Error

South Korean regulators have launched an emergency probe into cryptocurrency exchange controls after Bithumb erroneously distributed $44 billion in Bitcoin due to a clerical error. The incident, which triggered a localized flash crash, highlights operational risks in the Asian digital asset market.

News 2026-02-09 13:40

Wealthengine Review: The "Hacker" Excuse and the 10% Unfreezing Trap

Our investigation into the Wealthengine broker reveals a critical peril: the platform has frozen client funds globally seeking a "verification fee" to restore access. Victims report paying an initial $100 demand only to be targeted with a secondary request for 10% of their total balance, while withdrawals remain completely blocked.

Exposure 2026-02-09 13:30

South Africa's Reform Agenda Gains Traction, Business Sentiment Improves

Business sentiment regarding South Africa's government reforms has surged by 23.7% since March, signaling potential structural support for the Rand (ZAR) as investors eye upcoming mining legislation.

News 2026-02-09 13:20

US and India Strike Interim Trade Accord; New Delhi to Halt Russian Oil Imports

The United States and India have finalized a provisional trade framework requiring New Delhi to halt Russian oil imports in exchange for the lifting of punitive tariffs. The deal includes a commitment from India to purchase $500 billion in US goods over five years, sparking a sharp rally in the Indian Rupee.

News 2026-02-09 13:00

4T Review 2026: Is this Forex Broker Legit or a Scam?

4T presents a conflicting profile, holding a top-tier UK FCA license yet carrying a low WikiFX score of 3.53 due to serious complaints regarding profit deletion and 'bonus abuse.' While the broker offers MT4 and MT5 platforms, the high deposit requirements for raw spreads and reported issues with withdrawals suggest traders should proceed with significant caution.

Exposure 2026-02-09 13:00

Emerging Markets: Nigeria's Debt Market Valuation Hits N99.3 Trillion

Nigeria's fixed-income market hits a N99.30 trillion valuation as specific Treasury Bill and Bond yields compress due to easing liquidity conditions.

News 2026-02-09 12:50

GlobTFX Review: Safety, Regulation & Forex Trading Details

GlobTFX is an unregulated broker established in 2024 that currently holds a low safety score of 1.28 on WikiFX due to a lack of valid licensing. Recent user reports indicate severe issues including platform access failures and sudden trading liquidations, specifically impacting clients in North Africa.

Exposure 2026-02-09 12:30

Geopolitical Risk: US Targets Summer Timeline for Ukraine Conflict Resolution

President Zelensky reveals US pressure for a Russia-Ukraine war resolution by summer, signaling a potential shift in geopolitical risk premiums affecting the Euro and safe-haven assets.

News 2026-02-09 12:30

evest Review 2025: Is This Forex Broker Safe?

A detailed review of evest, a forex broker regulated by VFSC and FSCA with a WikiFX score of 5.23. The analysis covers its regulatory status, trading conditions on MT5, and significant user complaints regarding withdrawals and account management.

Exposure 2026-02-09 12:00

WikiFX Elite Club Focus | Jimmy: Trust is the Most Valuable Asset

WikiFX Elite Club Focus is a monthly publication tailored for members of the WikiFX Elite Club, highlighting the key figures, insights, and actions that are genuinely driving the forex industry toward transparency, professionalism, and sustainable development.

News 2026-02-09 11:50

Government shutdown quickly comes to an end.

On the 3rd of February, Donald Trump signed a funding bill which ended a partial government shutdown that lasted four days. Making this a much quicker resolved shutdown compared to the one we experienced just a few months ago.

News 2026-02-09 10:57

Gold crashes 21%!!!

For the past few years, gold has been riding a seemingly never-ending trend, and recently silver has decided to join the race, and both of these assets made headlines across the world because of how well they were performing.

News 2026-02-09 10:54

If you haven't noticed yet, the crypto market is in free fall, but why?

Crypto has been falling rapidly the past few weeks with no indication of slowing down.

News 2026-02-09 10:45

KKM Ends, Gold Volatility, and the Fate of the Turkish Lira

Turkey’s FX market is entering a new phase as KKM ends, inflation pressures persist, and global gold price volatility impacts the lira.

News 2026-02-07 17:49

Central Bank Divergence: BoE Dovish Tilt Pressures Sterling as Global Policy Paths Fork

The Bank of England's dovish hold and lowered inflation forecasts have pressured Sterling, highlighting a widening global policy divergence. While the Fed and BoE lean toward easing, improving liquidity metrics signal complex cross-currents for FX traders.

News 2026-02-07 15:20