ZFX Broker warns traders of March leverage changes
ZFX Broker enforces leverage reduction for market stability
ZFX Broker, a leading NDD, STP, and ECN brokerage, has announced a temporary reduction in leverage for all trading accounts with FX, XAUUSD, and XAGUSD that currently have leverage set above 1:500.
The broker emphasized that leverage will be adjusted to a maximum of 1:500 during key market-moving economic events in March 2025 to ensure risk management and market stability.
Key economic events impacting leverage
The scheduled leverage adjustments will apply for short periods during major macroeconomic announcements, including interest rate decisions, employment reports, and inflation data releases.
The affected periods are as follows:
March 3, 2025 (14:30 - 15:10 GMT+0): ISM Manufacturing PMI
March 5, 2025 (14:30 - 15:10 GMT+0): ISM Services PMI
March 6, 2025 (12:45 - 13:25 GMT+0): ECB Interest Rate Decision
March 7, 2025 (13:00 - 13:40 GMT+0): Non-Farm Payrolls
March 11, 2025 (13:30 - 14:10 GMT+0): JOLTS Job Openings
March 12, 2025 (12:00 - 12:40 GMT+0): Core Consumer Price Index (CPI)
March 12, 2025 (13:15 - 13:55 GMT+0): Bank of Canada Interest Rate Decision
March 13, 2025 (12:00 - 12:40 GMT+0): Core Producer Price Index (PPI)
March 17, 2025 (12:00 - 12:40 GMT+0): Core Retail Sales
March 19, 2025 (17:30 - 18:10 GMT+0): FOMC Interest Rate Decision
March 20, 2025 (08:00 - 08:40 GMT+0): SNB Interest Rate Decision
March 20, 2025 (11:30 - 12:10 GMT+0): Bank of England Interest Rate Decision
March 24, 2025 (13:15 - 13:55 GMT+0): Flash Manufacturing PMI
Why Is ZFX Broker reducing leverage?
ZFX Broker has implemented this temporary measure to protect traders from excessive risk in volatile market conditions. High-impact economic reports frequently lead to sharp price swings, widened spreads, and liquidity fluctuations, which can significantly affect open positions. By capping leverage at 1:500, the broker aims to help traders better manage risk and maintain sufficient margin levels during these critical periods.
Trader recommendations
ZFX Broker advises all traders to review their open positions and ensure they have sufficient margin to withstand potential market fluctuations. Traders should closely monitor their trades during these economic releases and consider adjusting position sizes or risk management strategies accordingly.
Additionally, ZFX Broker previously announced a significant adjustment to its gold (XAU/USD) swap fees in response to increased market volatility.
