The reason for this restart is to ensure synchronization of our trading hours with cTrader for the affected symbols following the U.S. Daylight Saving Time (DST) change on March 9. During the downtime, clients can manage their trades via the cTrader platform.

We apologize for any inconvenience this brief downtime may cause and appreciate your patience. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact our customer support team.

We thank you for your understanding.

IC Markets Global.

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As part of our commitment to providing the best trading experience to our clients, we want to inform you there will be an adjustment in the trading schedule due to the US entering Daylight Savings on Sunday, 09 March 2025.

As a result, the server time will be adjusted from GMT+2 to GMT+3.

Please note that the change to GMT+3 may affect your EAs and you may need to adjust the time prior to 09 March 2025.

MT4/5:

Indices:

Commodities Futures:

Bonds:

Shares:

cTrader:

For any further assistance, please contact our Support Team.

Kind regards,

IC Markets Global.

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Please find our updated Trading schedule and general information related to the South Africa Human Rights Day on Friday, 21 March, 2025. 

Liquidity over the holidays is expected to be particularly thin so please take the necessary precaution to ensure that you are not affected by increased volatility, spreads and intermittent pricing.

Kind regards,

IC Markets Global.

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What You Need to Know

To facilitate a seamless transition, we will be applying Swaps/Financing adjustments on Friday. This will account for any Fair Value (Price) differences between the outgoing and incoming LPs. Additionally, the standard triple swap on CFDs, which normally takes place on Fridays, will also be included.

Key Updates and Implications:

• Compensation for Impacted Positions: Positions negatively affected by the Fair Value change will receive compensation through the swap.
• Adjustment for Benefiting Positions: Positions that gain from the Fair Value adjustment will be charged accordingly.
• No Net P/L Impact: These measures will ensure that your positions experience no net Profit/Loss impact due to the Fair Value change.

We encourage you to review your Pending, Stop Loss, and Take Profit orders and modify them if needed.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we continue to enhance your trading experience. If you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our support team.

Kind regards,

IC Markets Global

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A recent survey of economists found that over 57% expect the Bank of England’s neutral rate to settle between 3% and 3.5%. As a result, markets have priced in a further 75 to 150 basis points of cuts. Any deviation from these expectations could lead to further strength in the pound.

The pound has had a strong week against the dollar, rebounding from an initial dip on Monday amid rising tariff concerns. It is now trading around 2% above that low and approximately 50 pips below its weekly high. A less dovish-than-expected outlook from the MPC could see key resistance levels breached, potentially driving Cable to fresh highs for the year. Conversely, more dovish signals could push the pound back into mid-range, with a possible retest of Monday’s lows.

Resistance 2: 1.2575 – 2025 High

Resistance 1: 1.2550 – Overnight High and Trendline Resistance

Support 1: 1.2432 – 200 Day Moving Average

Support 2: 1.2274 – Trendline Support

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IC Markets Global was lauded as “the go-to broker for experienced forex traders seeking ultra-low spreads and commissions with zero requotes and no restrictions on trading strategies.”

According to FXEmpire’s experts, IC Markets Global offers some of the lowest spreads and commissions in the industry across major instruments without charging handling fees, maintenance fees, or inactivity fees.

Beyond its competitive pricing, IC Markets Global impressed with its comprehensive offering of advanced trading platforms, including MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, and ZuluTrade. 

With access to over 2,500 tradable instruments, robust research content, and advanced tools like Autochartist and Trading Central, IC Markets Global is designed to meet the needs of seasoned traders looking for a seamless and professional trading experience.

About FXEmpire 

Established in 2011 by a team of financial market industry experts, FXEmpire is a leading global financial news portal. It delivers up-to-date market news and analysis, streaming quotes and charts, and reviews and guides on forex and CFD brokers. Dedicated to empowering its readers, FXEmpire delivers well-researched and unique content that ensures comprehensive and reliable financial information is readily available to its audience.

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Please find our updated Trading schedule and general information related to the USA President’s Day on Monday, 17 February, 2025. 

Liquidity over the holidays is expected to be particularly thin so please take the necessary precaution to ensure that you are not affected by increased volatility, spreads and intermittent pricing.

MT4/5:

All times mentioned below are Platform time (GMT +2).

Fx / Crypto Pairs:

Precious Metals:

Spot Enegies:

Indices:

Energy Futures:

Soft Commodities Futures:

Indices Futures:

Bonds Futures:

Equities:

cTrader:

All times mentioned below are Platform time (GMT +0).

Forex & Crypto Pairs:

Precious Metals:

Spot Energies:

Indices:

Kind regards,

IC Markets Global.

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At IC Markets Global, we continuously review our offerings to ensure they align with our strategic objectives while meeting the evolving needs of our clients. As part of this commitment, we are making an important update to the rebate structure for the Raw Trader Plus program.

What’s Changing?

Effective 1st February 2025, Indices and Commodities will no longer be included in our rebate program. This adjustment follows a comprehensive review aimed at maintaining a fair and transparent trading environment.

For further details, please refer to our updated Terms & Conditions.

If you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this update, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Our team is here to assist you with any concerns or inquiries you may have.

Thank you for your continued support.

Kind regards, 

IC Markets Global. 

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• Dynamic Leverage applies only to new XNG trades opened from Friday, 15:00 server time to Sunday’s end of day.
• At the Monday market open, leverage will revert to 1:500.
• Existing positions remain unaffected.

Margin Tiers and Calculation
Margin requirements will be calculated using a tiered structure, ensuring proportional allocation for larger positions:

• Tier 1: 0 – 10 Lots 1:100 leverage
• Tier 2:   > 10 lots   1:10 leverage

Why Dynamic Leverage?

• Smart Risk Management: Automatically adjusts to align with position size, reducing exposure during high-volatility periods.
• Control Over Existing Positions: Only new trades are affected, ensuring stability for ongoing positions.
• Effortless Integration: Changes apply automatically during specific times, without disrupting your current trading setup.

How It Benefits You:
Dynamic leverage ensures a more secure and controlled trading environment during volatile market conditions, especially for assets like Natural Gas (XNG). It’s the perfect balance between opportunity and risk management.

Questions? We’re Here to Help!

If you have any questions about the new plugin or how it may impact your trading, do not hesitate to reach out to our friendly support team.

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