Adaptability is one of the characteristics that has driven Sucden Financial's success over the last half-century.
We are always inspired by the opportunity to respond to new developments and to connect markets, clients and the wider real-world economy - creating value in everything we do.
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We’re in the final stages of securing riders, teams & corporate sponsors for our 2026 charity bike ride from Ghent to Amsterdam, finishing in time for the @TradeTechFX conference.
We have options if you wish to take part personally or align your firm’s brand with a great cause by entering yourself or a company team. It’s a fantastic opportunity to combine networking, team building, and fundraising in one memorable event.
The ride directly supports the @EastEnd_CF Life Chances Campaign, funding grassroots charities across the East End of London.
If you’d like details on sponsorship packages or participation, Click the link in comments to get in touch.
How are shifting geopolitics and energy markets shaping #metals prices in Q2?
And where are the next trading opportunities emerging?
In our latest Quarterly Metals Report, Sucden Financial’s research team provides a comprehensive view of the metals landscape, combining detailed price outlooks with a forward-looking macro perspective.
We examine how geopolitical developments, energy dynamics, and policy shifts are influencing metals performance. Across base and precious metals, key themes include evolving supply risks and the growing importance of underlying fundamentals as headline-driven volatility eases.
For traders, analysts, and institutional investors, the report offers insights into market positioning, price drivers, and the catalysts likely to shape Q2 and beyond.
📄 Read the full report here: https://t.co/No4X9xJHOf
We’re pleased to once again sponsor and participate in @money2020 /20 Europe, taking place on 2–4 June in Amsterdam.
Falgun Khamar, Noel Singh, Karl Fawcett and Oliver Lee from our FX team will be at our stand (1B220), ready to connect!
If you’re attending, we’d welcome the opportunity to meet and discuss how Sucden Financial’s #FX solutions can support your business - from execution and #liquidity to expert client support.
Get in touch to arrange a meeting, or stop by our stand to say hello!
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Is #Nickel Still an Oversupplied Market, or Is the Story Shifting?
Nickel is no longer just a surplus story. In this extract from our recent #Metals Market Webinar, we explore how tightening sulphuric acid availability and rising production costs, particularly in battery‑grade nickel, are reshaping market dynamics.
Could policy‑driven supply controls and higher cost floors change how investors assess downside risk? And what does this mean for pricing in the months ahead?
▶️ Watch the full video clip for deeper insights
Are Supply Disruptions Turning into Demand Destruction?
As conflict-driven supply shocks persist, #metals markets are increasingly being viewed through a demand lens rather than a supply one.
In this extract from this week’s Metals Market Webinar, Daria Efanova, Head of Research at Sucden Financial, explains why indicators such as delivery times, spot premiums and order books may offer clearer signals of stress ahead.
Could prolonged disruption reshape how metals are priced and traded?
Watch the full clip for deeper insights.
🎙️ Metals Market Webinar
Join us for a live webinar as we break down the key themes shaping #metals markets in Q2 and beyond.
👉 Register here: https://t.co/Pcy2yv8L18
🗓️ Wednesday, 29 April 2026
🕙 10:00 – 11:00 (London time) | Online
🎟️ Complimentary to attend
Drawing on insights from our forthcoming Quarterly Metals Report, our team will cover macro developments and price drivers across #basemetals, #preciousmetals, and ferrous metals.
We’re pleased to announce that our clients can now trade #nickel futures on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) following the contract's opening to international participants.
Through our Overseas Intermediary status and established Chinese banking relationships, clients can manage exposure across SHFE, the LME and 20+ other global markets through a single account.
If you’d like to discuss accessing the Chinese markets, please get in touch.
Read our full announcement here: https://t.co/xRvVm16eBM
We recently had the pleasure of hosting our very first ‘YES Day’ in collaboration with the @EastEnd_CF, and what a fantastic day it was.
Volunteers from Sucden Financial generously shared their time, experience, and insights with an inspiring group of young people from Circle Collective. Together, we focused on raising career aspirations, building confidence, and expanding access to professional networks.
The day was packed with activity, from a panel discussion on navigating careers in finance, to hands-on CV workshops and mock interviews, finishing with a lively trading game challenge.
We were proud to support EECF's #LifeChances campaign and @circlecollectiv #BackYourFuture initiative and hope the day helped empower young people from the East End of London who face barriers to sustainable employment.
A huge thank you to all our volunteers and partners at EECF and Circle Collective for making this possible, and we wish the participants every success in their future careers.
🎙️ Metals Market Webinar
Join us for a live webinar as we break down the key themes shaping #metals markets in Q2 and beyond.
👉 Register here: https://t.co/Pcy2yv8L18
🗓️ Wednesday, 29 April 2026
🕙 10:00 – 11:00 (London time) | Online
🎟️ Complimentary to attend
Drawing on insights from our forthcoming Quarterly Metals Report, our team will cover macro developments and price drivers across #basemetals, #preciousmetals, and ferrous metals.
We were delighted to once again support the annual @EastEnd_CF Tea Dance by sending a fantastic team of volunteers.
It was a busy but rewarding day, from setting up the hall and welcoming guests, to sharing a dance and helping tidy up at the end.
Now in its second decade, this much-loved event plays a vital role in bringing people together and tackling loneliness among older members of the community.
A big thank you to everyone involved for making it such a special day. 👏
With just a few days to go until the Acuiti Hedge Fund Derivatives Managers’ Meeting, our team is looking forward to joining industry peers and discussing the latest trends shaping global derivatives markets.
As proud sponsors of the event, we’ll be there to connect with attendees and share insights on market access, liquidity solutions and multi-asset execution.
If you’re attending, we’d welcome the opportunity to meet you and discuss how we support hedge funds with tailored trading and execution solutions.
👉 Event details: https://t.co/LVsy0ST8HV
🚴♀️ Looking for an exciting corporate challenge for 2026? 🚴♂️
Bring your colleagues together and take on an epic cycling challenge, while showcasing your company’s commitment to social impact.
Join our charity ride from Ghent to Amsterdam, raising funds for the @EastEnd_CF Life Chances Campaign. This is a fantastic corporate sponsorship opportunity, offering meaningful brand exposure, team engagement, and the chance to support an amazing cause.
Now in our fourth year, the ride will align with the 2026 @TradeTechFX Conference, which we’re proud to sponsor, and is delivered with the support and expertise of our friends at @SaddleDrunk.
All cycling abilities welcome, but places are limited.
👉 Register your interest to receive full details: https://t.co/BUD6CYei5c
What’s the latest outlook for #Metals ?
https://t.co/xbMygDYajp
Our Quarterly Metals Report is out now, offering a comprehensive breakdown of the forces shaping global metals markets as we move into 2026.
Designed for traders, analysts and institutional investors, this edition provides a clear, data‑driven view of price dynamics, speculative flows, and the macro trends driving volatility across base and precious metals.
From #copper’s continued influence on complex‑wide sentiment, to liquidity pressures ahead of Lunar New Year, to evolving geopolitical and tariff risks, the report delivers actionable insights to help you navigate shifting market conditions with confidence.
Explore:
🔹 Market‑by‑market analysis across base and precious metals
🔹Key drivers influencing Q1 volatility
🔹Macro themes shaping investor positioning 🔹Forward‑looking expectations and price ranges
🔔 Stay ahead of the markets. Sign up for Market Insights alerts on our website to receive ongoing updates, research, and strategic commentary.
#Copper Outlook - Are we seeing the start of a new cycle or liquidity‑driven spikes?
The metal has recently pushed to fresh highs and, as Daria Efanova explains, the next moves may hinge less on fair value and more on flows with systematic participation amplifying intraday swings.
Into Lunar New Year, seasonally thinning liquidity and an inventory reshuffle could keep price discovery choppy and range‑driven in the near term, even as the 2026 balance looks thin, leaving the market sensitive to any new supply disruption.
Questions we ask
🔹 Are we watching a fundamentals story or a positioning story?
🔹 Do rising exchange stocks + contango signal de‑risking ahead of holidays?
🔹 How should markets price the tariff risk premium into mid‑2026?
🎥 Watch the full recording of last week's webinar on our website and sign up for our market insights.
Liquidity can look fine on the surface in #basemetals and #preciousmetals, until it isn’t.
In this extract from our Metals Market Webinar , Viktoria Kuszak unpacks why today’s price strength may be masking fragile underlying liquidity, with systematic flows dominating price discovery and reduced natural selling from producer hedging, a set-up that can turn routine positioning into non-linear moves and price gaps when conditions tighten.
Key metrics we’re watching for signs of stress:
🔹 Nearby spreads tightening into backwardation.
🔹 Sudden withdrawal of exchange stocks
🔹 Exchange margin hikes that reduce balance sheet capacity/market-making activity
🔹 Macro shocks & tariff headlines that can trigger synchronised corrections across base and precious metals
We believe speculative momentum in precious metals flows has become overextended, increasing the risk of sharp contractions if sentiment turns.
▶️ Watch the clip here and the full webinar recording on our website, where you may also sign up for our market insights:
https://t.co/nZ6WtznY0M
Gold & Silver: How Durable Is the Rally?
In yesterday’s Metals Market Webinar, we break down why #gold’s upside can stay supported by geopolitics and elevated US political uncertainty, while #silver is being pulled more aggressively by financial flows and positioning.
🔹 Is the silver market really easing in 2026, or is metal still ‘unavailable’ because it’s tied up in ETPs and leasing remains tight?
🔹 If this move is being driven more by financial conditions than near-term fundamentals, how sharp could reversals be when confidence turns?
Watch the full video clip for deeper insights and sign up for our market insights alerts on our website: https://t.co/nZ6WtznY0M
We’re delighted to be sponsoring the Dubai Sugar Conference once again in 2026, and especially excited to be part of the conference’s 10th anniversary year 🎉
Our team is looking forward to catching up with colleagues and friends and making new connections along the way.
If you’re attending and would like to learn more about our sugar services, get in touch to set up a conversation during the event.
👥 Attending from our team:
👉 Mark Cooper and Imogen Bailey
See you in Dubai!