FXCM Inc. (NYSE:FXCM), released today an update on its business as well as a statement from Chief Executive Officer, Drew Niv, on FXCM's month-to-date metrics along with the firm's current plans to pay down its debt. Richard Handler, Chief Executive Officer, and Brian Friedman, President of Leucadia also commented. Strong Operating Metrics Through Thursday, January 22, FXCM's month-to-date retail customer trading volume, which includes all retail FX and CFD volume, is $406 billion* with 30% coming from the last 5 days alone, which included a U.S. bank holiday. Average retail customer trading volume per day during ... (full story)