市场动荡推动花旗对冲基金外汇交易量激增

Core Viewpoint - The market volatility triggered by Trump's announcement of large-scale tariffs has led to a record surge in foreign exchange trading volume at Citigroup, marking the highest single-day electronic trading volume in the bank's history [1] Group 1: Trading Volume Growth - Citigroup's hedge fund clients experienced a significant increase in foreign exchange trading volume, growing by $1 trillion [1] - In the first four months of this year, the foreign exchange business grew approximately 23% year-over-year, reaching a record $6.1 trillion [1] - The bank's strength in the foreign exchange trading sector is attributed to its extensive connections with major corporations and government institutions globally [1] Group 2: Strategic Expansion - Citigroup is aiming to expand its client base by increasing the share of hedge fund trading conducted through its systems [1] - Analysts predict that the growth rate of Citigroup's foreign exchange business will significantly exceed the overall growth expectations for fixed income, foreign exchange, and commodities (FICC) business by 2027 [1]