Forex Brokers Explained: The Battle of 'A Book' and 'B Book'
Do you know if your broker is A Book or B Book?
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Do you know if your broker is A Book or B Book?

A 22-year-old Singaporean has admitted to leading an international cryptocurrency theft operation that prosecutors say stole and laundered more than US$245 million, bringing one of the largest crypto theft cases in US history closer to a final reckoning.

A Chinese man accused of orchestrating a sophisticated cryptocurrency theft using artificial intelligence and a fraudulent SIM card replacement has been arrested in Thailand, exposing a new generation of cybercrime in which criminals can combine digital impersonation with weaknesses in mobile authentication.

The USD/CAD pair struggles to capitalize on the previous day's modest gains and consolidates just above the 1.3800 mark during the Asian session on Thursday. Traders seem hesitant and opt to wait for the release of US inflation figures before placing fresh directional bets.

Bank of Japan (BoJ) policy board member Kazuyuki Masu said on Thursday that the central bank expected to continue raising interest rates given current accommodative financial conditions.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price depreciates after three days of gains, trading around $93.90 during Asian hours on Thursday.

A Reuters poll showed the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will hike interest rates to 1.25% at its September policy meeting and then to 1.75% in the second quarter (Q2) of 2027, earlier than previously expected, amid persistent concerns over broadening price pressures and Japanese Yen (JPY) weakness.

The Australian Dollar is virtually unchanged against the US Dollar on Wednesday amid a light economic calendar, with the US Treasury's announcement of a buyback for the September 10 auction boosting the Greenback. The AUD/USD trades at 0.7219, flat.

The real tension weighing on GBP/USD is a rate parity that masks a divergence. Both central banks sit at 3.75%.

EURUSD | Bearish Breakdown Continuation & Downside Potential Setup Fundamental EURUSD is trading in a sensitive environment as markets react to developments in the U.S. Treasury market and shifting interest-rate expectations. The expanded U.S. Treasury buyback program takes effect on September 9, making bond-market developments an important driver for the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields. However, the immediate currency reaction remains uncertain, as market conditions can change depending on …

US President Donald Trump crossed the wires on Wednesday, saying that the Iran war will end “immediately” right after the US midterm elections. He said that Iranians are “desperate to try and affect the election,” told to reporters before leaving for the Republican National Convention in Dallas.

GBP/JPY falls for the third straight day, but it fails to register a lower low, an indication that buyers are stepping in but lack the strength to push the exchange rate past Wednesdays opening price, leaving the pair near this week's lows. The cross-pair trades at 208.05, down 0.22%.

DBS Group Researchs Chang Wei Liang notes that USD/KRW has fallen toward 1340 in a steady decline since late June, reflecting earlier optimism on the Korean Won from a booming memory sector and strong investment plans.

The Mexican Peso clings to gains against the US Dollar on Wednesday following the presentation of Mexicos government fiscal package in Congress, while traders await the release of US inflation data. The USD/MXN trades at 16.89, down 0.09% near yearly lows.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) settled just above $94.00, up better than 2% and at its best level since May 22.

Societe Generales Dev Ashish reports that the Central Bank of Chile kept the monetary policy rate at 4.50% in September, as weak domestic growth offsets rising external inflation risks. The bank highlights disappointing activity, deteriorating labour markets and anchored inflation expectations.

Silver (XAG/USD) price makes a U-turn on Wednesday and rises over 3.40% as the Greenback weakens, putting the confirmation of a ‘head-and-shoulders’ chart pattern on hold, which has formed since mid-August. The XAG/USD pair trades at $68.00 after rebounding off $65.31.

EUR/USD struggles to extend its earlier gains on Wednesday as the US Treasurys bond-buyback announcement sparks a brief bout of volatility, pushing Treasury yields higher and helping the US Dollar (USD) trim its losses.

ING economists Carsten Brzeski and Franziska Biehl argue that while German inflation is set to rise above 3% and stay elevated into year-end, a repeat of 2022s double-digit surge is unlikely.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average trades roughly 440 points lower and under 52,400, and its session high sits within two points of the opening print.