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The broad based USD, represented by the US dollar index has been up only since September 30th. It has been up for 8 straight weeks until last week. When the USD is up only it gets reffered to a “wrecking ball” and for good reason, it can have profound, often negative, effects on global economic ...

As a foreign exchange dealer attuned to the Fed’s every whisper, November 2025 illustrated how quickly the USD’s momentum can reverse. The Dollar Index (DXY) slipped from 100.33 to 99.43 as early-month strength was undone by dovish signals and an aggressive repricing of December rate-cut ...

Managing foreign exchange (FX) risk is essential for any business engaged in international trade. Currency values can shift dramatically between the time you agree to a transaction and when payment is made or received, often impacting profitability. Forward contracts provide a reliable way to ...

Returned payments aren’t just a nuisance. They’re a silent drain on time, money, and trust. Most failed international payments come down to one root cause: inaccurate or incomplete vendor data. By validating payee information before funds move, finance teams can cut return rates to near zero and ...

Your ERP should make payments easier, not create more work. That’s why Ascendant connects directly to the systems you already use, whether it’s SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, or a homegrown platform.

The USD extended its dominance in October, rising against all major currencies as markets recalibrated expectations for global growth and monetary policy. Japan made history when the Liberal Democratic Party selected Takaichi Sanae as its new leader, the country’s first female prime minister. ...

TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AscendantFX Capital Inc. (“Ascendant”) today announced its acquisition of Financial Transmission Network, Inc. (FTNI), a recognized leader in integrated receivables and payment processing solutions. The combination pairs Ascendant’s cross-border payments ...

International payments are no longer optional for financial institutions, but managing them in-house can be costly, complex, and risky. This brochure outlines how Ascendant helps banks and credit unions expand their global payment capabilities without competing for client relationships, overloading ...

As September draws to a close, the foreign exchange markets have navigated a turbulent landscape shaped by diverging central bank policies, rising bond yields, and mounting U.S. fiscal pressures. The U.S. dollar (DXY) has logged a steep year-to-date decline of more than 10.7% against the DXY ...

International wire payments shouldn’t feel like a black box. This one-pager introduces Track 360®, Ascendant’s payment tracking solution powered by SWIFT gpi, giving you and your vendors real-time visibility into every stage of your payment journey. From payment status, associated fees, and ...

August was turbulent for currency markets, with the US dollar weakening against nearly all major peers as the Federal Reserve signaled a pivotal shift in monetary policy. The lone exception was the New Zealand dollar, pressured by falling dairy prices—whole milk powder auctions slipped 3%—and the ...

In volatile currency markets, your foreign exchange (FX) strategy can mean the difference between protecting your margins and watching them disappear. Spot and forward contracts are two of the most effective tools for managing FX risk—but knowing when to use each can help you take control of your ...