Retail FX volume leverages the volatility boom

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The recent boom in retail foreign exchange trading volume is set to continue as currencies remain volatile and the appetite of retail investors for currencies grows, according to brokers and analysts.

Both FXCM and Gain Capital saw increased volume in May, with FXCM reporting retail customer trading volume of $390 billion – a 28% increase year-on-year. Gain Capital saw a similar percentage increase, with total volume of $161.5 billion in May.

"Over the past few years, FXCM grew its customer base

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