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Freetrade CEO Jenny Zhao Steps Down After Three Months

Freetrade Chief Executive Jenny Zhao stepped down in August, less than three months after formally joining the UK investment platform's board on May 29. Zhao's departure creates another leadership change at the neobroker while parent company IG Group reorganizes its businesses following a £160
LucasBennett·09-18 14:45
Freetrade CEO Jenny Zhao Steps Down After Three Months

BTC rises 0.5% in 15 min: A weaker dollar and safe-haven demand amid the US-Iran conflict drive a short-term rebound

From 14:15 to 14:30 (UTC) on September 18, 2026, BTC surged within 15 minutes, posting a Return of +0.50%, with a price range of 80306.4–80981.4 USDT and an Ampl of 0.84%. The market rebounded amid multiple positive macro factors, recovering from a 24-hour low of $76,255.8 to $80,443.1, a gain of approximately 4.64%, while risk aversion increased significantly. The core driver of this move was the convergence of macro factors. First, after the FED raised interest rates by 25 bps on September 16
BTC0.81%
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GateNews·09-18 14:43
BTC rises 0.5% in 15 min: A weaker dollar and safe-haven demand amid the US-Iran conflict drive a short-term rebound

Freetrade CEO Jenny Zhao Steps Down After Less Than 3 Months in August

According to Freetrade's official statement, CEO Jenny Zhao stepped down in August after joining the role on May 29, serving less than three months. Zhao's departure comes as parent company IG Group, which acquired Freetrade for £160 million in April 2026, undergoes a strategic reorganization. The p
GateNews·09-18 14:43
Freetrade CEO Jenny Zhao Steps Down After Less Than 3 Months in August

China's SC Crude Drops 9.57% to 728 Yuan/Barrel on September 18

According to Jin10 Futures on September 18, SC2611 crude oil fell to 728 yuan per barrel, down 9.57%, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pressured energy markets. The U.S. State Department confirmed that Iranian President and Foreign Minister have been approved to attend the UN General
GateNews·09-18 14:31
China's SC Crude Drops 9.57% to 728 Yuan/Barrel on September 18

Dollar Index Hits 100.498 Following BOJ Rate Hike and ECB Dovish Remarks

The US dollar index rose to 100.498 on the morning of the 18th at 8:02 AM Eastern Time, up 0.283 points (0.282%) from the previous close of 100.215, marking its highest level since July 30. The dollar strengthened as the Japanese yen plunged following the Bank of Japan's policy decision, while
LucasBennett·09-18 14:24
Dollar Index Hits 100.498 Following BOJ Rate Hike and ECB Dovish Remarks