ZFX caps leverage at 1:500 for August economic releases
ZFX, a London-based brokerage firm known for its global trading services, has announced a temporary adjustment to leverage settings on certain trading instruments in anticipation of major economic announcements scheduled for August 2025.
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The broker stated that all ZFX trading accounts operating with leverage exceeding 1:500 on FX pairs, gold (XAUUSD), and silver (XAGUSD) will be subject to a temporary cap. During key economic event windows, leverage will be reduced to a maximum of 1:500 to minimize market risk and enhance the stability of traders' positions.
Leverage reduction timeline
This change will apply during specific timeframes aligned with high-impact economic data releases. Among the most prominent events prompting this decision are the U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls and the ISM Manufacturing and Services PMIs, all known for causing increased volatility in forex and commodity markets.
The adjusted schedule begins on August 1, with reduced leverage from 13:00 to 13:40 GMT+1 during the Non-Farm Payrolls release, followed in the afternoon by the ISM Manufacturing PMI data. Further leverage adjustments are timed with releases such as the Bank of England’s interest rate decision on August 7, the Reserve Bank of Australia’s rate announcement on August 12, and key U.S. inflation reports throughout the month, including Core CPI, PPI, and Retail Sales.
In addition, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s interest rate decision on August 20 will also trigger a temporary margin adjustment window.
Risk management in focus
ZFX strongly advises all clients to maintain adequate margin levels during these scheduled windows to avoid potential stop-outs or forced liquidations. The company emphasized its commitment to responsible trading and proactive risk management during periods of potential market instability.
Clients with questions or requiring assistance are encouraged to contact ZFX’s support team ahead of the changes.
With the summer shaping up to be a critical period for global economic policy direction, ZFX’s measures highlight the importance of preparation and discipline in high-leverage trading environments.
Read also: ZFX to delist select Forex pairs from trading platform by July 27
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