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ATFX ​brought together its global teams in South Korea for the Annual Gala Dinner 2026, a celebration dedicated to recognizing achievements, strengthening connections, and embracing the theme “Succeeding Beyond Excellence.” Bringing together teams from 24 offices across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, the event reflected a year defined not just by results, but by progress, resilience, and collective drive. This year also marks ATFX stepping into its 10th year, a milestone highlighting a decade of growth, innovation, and commitment to clients worldwide.

ATFX Connect has released its Q2 2026 edition of Institutional Edge, examining how institutional participants can navigate increasingly volatile market conditions through disciplined strategy and execution-focused decision-making. Geopolitical tensions, shifting rate expectations, and uneven liquidity continue to drive cross-asset volatility, while Institutional Edge highlights that long-term performance is shaped as much by process and execution as by market direction.

As markets head into the weekend, attention is turning to the possibility of another round of U.S.-Iran talks. While the chances of a full agreement are still seen as limited, investors remain hopeful of signs of progress. Market sentiment is therefore likely to stay cautiously optimistic throughout the day, with traders also watching for possible volatility when markets reopen on Monday, depending on any fresh developments.

Today’s focus is the UK’s February GDP data. The three-month GDP growth rate through February is expected to remain modest at 0.2% year-on-year, while February's monthly GDP is forecast at 0.1%. Markets will be watching for any downside surprise, as the data may reflect part of the impact from the Middle East war and could also influence expectations for the Bank of England’s policy outlook.